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EC1M 7AA

Goswell Road

Cripplegate

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Overview

Postcode EC1M 7AA is located in a major urban area, within the Cripplegate ward of City of London in the London region, and forms part of the City of London area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 136.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in City of London is £91,506 per year. The nearest station is Barbican, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Spa Fields.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
136
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
55.6%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

3/10

City of London has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,913 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

City of London has a very high crime rate, with approximately 136.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

55.6%

Approximately 55.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in City of London is £91,506 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 69 ft away from EC1M 7AA.

Flood risk

No risk

City of London near EC1M 7AA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Barbican located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EC1M 7AA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

1

Barbican

Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan

Walking directions to Barbican
0.4 mi

1

Farringdon

Circle, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Thameslink

Walking directions to Farringdon
0.4 mi

1

Old Street

Great Northern, Northern

Walking directions to Old Street

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EC1M 7AA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSpa FieldsSmallWalking directions to Spa Fields
0.4 miBunhill Fields Burial GroundSmallWalking directions to Bunhill Fields Burial Ground
0.3 miKing Square GardensSmallWalking directions to King Square Gardens

Area Profile

Population
178
Population density
71,200 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Drugs
46.5(+650%)
Violence and sexual offences
22.94(-26%)
Burglary
14.26(+161%)
Theft from the person
13.64(+45%)
Other theft
12.4(+8%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
83
47.43%
Other White
37
21.14%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
11
6.29%
Other
10
5.71%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
4%
Total population: 175

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
93
54.07%
Level 3 (A level)
23
13.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
10.47%
No qualifications
15
8.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
8.72%
Total 16+ residents: 172

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
63
50%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
22.22%
Owns outright
13
10.32%
Owns with a mortgage
12
9.52%
Other social rented
7
5.56%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Cripplegate

Median price£797,500
Price per sq ft£1,060
Sales (last 12 months)34
Typical range (middle 50%)£705K – £979K

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £797,500 (about £1,060 per square foot) in Cripplegate area, with individual transactions ranging from £390,000 up to £3,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cripplegate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced1£980,000£799
Flats33£775,000£1,062

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cripplegate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cripplegate.
YearFlats
2016£805,000
2017£795,000
2018£730,000
2019£765,000
2020£817,000
2021£805,000
2022£730,000
2023£840,000
2024£800,000
2025£887,500
2026£643,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cripplegate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cripplegate.
YearFlats
2016£1,340
2017£1,198
2018£1,192
2019£1,202
2020£1,251
2021£1,130
2022£1,132
2023£1,191
2024£1,219
2025£1,157
2026£933
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cripplegate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cripplegate in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC1M 7AA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC1M 7AA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 May 2026Apartment 306, 9B, Clerkenwell Road, London, EC1M 5PYFlatsLeasehold£825,000
22 Sept 2025Apartment 402, 9B, Clerkenwell Road, London, EC1M 5PYFlatsLeasehold£465,000
30 Jan 2026Flat 81, Great Arthur House, Golden Lane Estate, London, EC1Y 0RQFlatsLeasehold£390,000
27 Mar 2026Apartment 304, 9A, Clerkenwell Road, London, EC1M 5PWFlatsLeasehold£600,000
28 May 2025Apartment 303, 9A, Clerkenwell Road, London, EC1M 5PWFlatsLeasehold£657,500

Schools

In the EC1M 7AA postcode area, located within City of London, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EC1M 7AA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryCity of London Primary Academy, IslingtonFree schools

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableCharterhouse Square SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryPrior Weston Primary School and Children's CentreCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC1M 7AA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EC1M 7AA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNelhart News127 Aldersgate Street, London, EC1A 4JQWalking directions to Nelhart News
0.1 miTesco Express131 Aldersgate Street, London, EC1A 4JQWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miLodos Food CentreIslington, EC1V 9JLWalking directions to Lodos Food Centre
0.2 miGeraniumLauderdale Place, London, EC2Y 8BYWalking directions to Geranium
0.2 miSainsbury's Local91-93 St. John Street, London, EC1M 4NUWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for City of London district.

Band A£886
Band B£1,034
Band C£1,182
Band D£1,330
Band E£1,625
Band F£1,920
Band G£2,216
Band H£2,659

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for EC1M 7AA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Adam Michael Hogg

Cripplegate - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Independent

Anne Corbett

Cripplegate - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Labour Party

Ceri Edith Wilkins

Cripplegate - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Independent

Dawn Margaret Frampton

Cripplegate - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Independent

Gaby Robertshaw

Cripplegate - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Independent

Jacqui Webster

Cripplegate - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Labour Party

Mercy Haggerty

Cripplegate - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Labour Party

Sarah Helen Gillinson

Cripplegate - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Rachel Blake

Cities of London and Westminster - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCity of LondonE09000001
Parliamentary ConstituencyCities of London and WestminsterE14001172
WardCripplegateE05009302
ParishCity of London, unparished areaE43000191
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)City of LondonE02000001
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)City of London 001CE01000003
Police ForceCity of London
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EC1M 7AA

Is EC1M 7AA (City of London) safe?

The area around EC1M 7AA records about 136 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are other theft, shoplifting and violence and sexual offences.

What is the average house price near EC1M 7AA?

The median sale price around EC1M 7AA in City of London is £797,500 (about £1,060 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EC1M 7AA?

There are 20 schools close to EC1M 7AA, including City of London Primary Academy, Islington (Outstanding), Charterhouse Square School and Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EC1M 7AA?

The closest station to EC1M 7AA is Barbican in TfL zone 1, about 253 m away, serving the Circle, Hammersmith and City and Metropolitan lines.

How deprived is the area around EC1M 7AA?

EC1M 7AA scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,913 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EC1M 7AA (City of London) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cities of London and Westminster covering EC1M 7AA is Rachel Blake (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 8 local councillors, including Adam Michael Hogg (Independent), Anne Corbett (Labour Party) and Ceri Edith Wilkins (Independent).