Postcode EC1R 1XB 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 125.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Pentonville is £60,600 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 125.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Pentonville is £60,600 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 144 ft away from EC1R 1XB.
Pentonville near EC1R 1XB 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 |
| 0.7 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Joseph Grimaldi Park | Small | Walking directions to Joseph Grimaldi Park |
Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £739,500 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 | 81 | £720,000 |
| Terraced | 9 | £1,630,000 |
10 year median price trend in Clerkenwell
In the EC1R 1XB 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 1XB
| 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 | 4You Express | Islington, EC1V 4NJ | Walking directions to 4You Express |
| 0.1 mi | Angel Food & Wine | 347-349 Goswell Road, Islington, London, EC1V 7JN | Walking directions to Angel Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 301 St. John Street, London, EC1R 4AE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.