Postcode EC1R 1XA is located in a major urban area, within the Clerkenwell ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Pentonville area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Pentonville is £72,112 per year. The nearest station is Angel located about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest small park is Spa Fields.
Pentonville has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,165 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Pentonville has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Pentonville is £72,112 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 120 ft away from EC1R 1XA.
Pentonville near EC1R 1XA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Angel located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Angel | Northern | Walking directions to Angel |
| 0.6 mi | 1 | Farringdon | Circle, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Thameslink | Walking directions to Farringdon |
| 0.7 mi | 1 | King's Cross | Great Northern | Walking directions to King's Cross |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Spa Fields | Small | Walking directions to Spa Fields |
| 0.4 mi | King Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to King Square Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | St Andrew's Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St Andrew's Gardens |
Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £720,000 in Clerkenwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £250,000 up to £4,005,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 71 | £709,000 |
| Terraced | 6 | £1,647,500 |
10 year median price trend in Clerkenwell
In the EC1R 1XA postcode area, located within Pentonville, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC1R 1XA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 4You Express | 1 Chadwell Street, Islington, London, EC1R 1UX | Walking directions to 4You Express |
| 0.1 mi | Kup Cake Express | St. John Street, Islington, EC1V 4NT | Walking directions to Kup Cake Express |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 301 St. John Street, London, EC1R 4AE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Amwell Food & Wine | 66 Amwell Street, London, EC1R 1XS | Walking directions to Amwell Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | 4You Express | Islington, EC1V 4NJ | Walking directions to 4You Express |
Annual council tax rates for Islington district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.