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EC1R 1XS

Amwell Street

Clerkenwell

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Overview

Postcode EC1R 1XS 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 very high crime levels, with around 110.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pentonville is £72,112 per year. The nearest station is Angel, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 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
111
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
27.2%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Pentonville has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,697 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Pentonville has a very high crime rate, with approximately 110.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27.2%

Approximately 27.2% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Pentonville is £72,112 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EC1R 1XS.

Flood risk

No risk

Pentonville near EC1R 1XS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is Angel located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EC1R 1XS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

1

Angel

Northern

Walking directions to Angel
0.6 mi

1

King's Cross

Great Northern

Walking directions to King's Cross
0.6 mi

1

Kings Cross St. Pancras

Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria

Walking directions to Kings Cross St. Pancras

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EC1R 1XS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSpa FieldsSmallWalking directions to Spa Fields
0.4 miGray's Inn GardensSmallWalking directions to Gray's Inn Gardens
0.3 miJoseph Grimaldi ParkSmallWalking directions to Joseph Grimaldi Park

Area Profile

Population
261
Population density
9,666.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.74(+18%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.72(-1%)
Other theft
13.36(+17%)
Theft from the person
13.36(+42%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.36(+99%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
155
60.08%
Other White
49
18.99%
Irish
14
5.43%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
8
3.1%
African
7
2.71%
Total population: 258

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
135
60.54%
Level 3 (A level)
27
12.11%
No qualifications
20
8.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
7.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
6.28%
Total 16+ residents: 223

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
36
31.58%
Social rents from council
30
26.32%
Owns outright
22
19.3%
Owns with a mortgage
21
18.42%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.75%
Total households: 114

Property prices in Clerkenwell

Median price£750,000
Price per sq ft£1,050
Sales (last 12 months)67
Typical range (middle 50%)£527K – £1.2M

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £750,000 (about £1,050 per square foot) in Clerkenwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £270,000 up to £3,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Clerkenwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced9£1,650,000£1,162
Flats58£716,000£1,038

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Clerkenwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clerkenwell.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£760,000£1,157,500
2017£760,000£2,180,000
2018£725,000£1,372,500
2019£649,999£1,250,000
2020£738,750£2,255,000
2021£682,500£2,150,000
2022£750,000£2,000,000
2023£999,875£1,630,000
2024£940,000£1,590,000
2025£700,000£1,937,500
2026£718,000£1,380,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clerkenwell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clerkenwell.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£1,064£1,097
2017£989£1,051
2018£1,005£1,091
2019£960£1,072
2020£983£1,156
2021£929£1,248
2022£976£1,315
2023£1,272£1,039
2024£1,069£1,166
2025£1,018£1,103
2026£1,038£1,085
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clerkenwell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC1R 1XS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC1R 1XS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Jun 20255, River Street, London, EC1R 1XNFlatsLeasehold£1,193,000
25 Nov 202537, Amwell Street, London, EC1R 1URTerracedFreehold£1,625,000
28 Mar 202569, Myddelton Square, London, EC1R 1XPTerracedFreehold£3,700,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 1, 66, Great Percy Street, London, WC1X 9QUFlatsLeasehold£490,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 2, 66, Great Percy Street, London, WC1X 9QUFlatsLeasehold£675,000

Schools

In the EC1R 1XS postcode area, located within Pentonville, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EC1R 1XS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHugh Myddelton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableThe Gower SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableThe Pears Family SchoolFree schools alternative provision

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC1R 1XS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EC1R 1XS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miAmwell Food & Wine66 Amwell Street, London, EC1R 1XSWalking directions to Amwell Food & Wine
0.2 miAngel Food & Wine112 Pentonville Road, London, N1 9JBWalking directions to Angel Food & Wine
0.2 miTesco Express122 Pentonville Road, London, N1 9TTWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 mi4You Express1 Chadwell Street, Islington, London, EC1R 1UXWalking directions to 4You Express
0.2 miCo-op Food1-7 Tysoe Street, London, EC1R 4SAWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Islington district.

Band A£1,405
Band B£1,640
Band C£1,874
Band D£2,108
Band E£2,577
Band F£3,045
Band G£3,514
Band H£4,216

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 EC1R 1XS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Giulio Ferrini

Clerkenwell - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Jara Falkenburg

Clerkenwell - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Ruth Hayes

Clerkenwell - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Emily Thornberry

Islington South and Finsbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictIslingtonE09000019
Parliamentary ConstituencyIslington South and FinsburyE14001306
WardClerkenwellE05013702
ParishIslington, unparished areaE43000209
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)PentonvilleE02000574
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Islington 021EE01002729
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EC1R 1XS

Is EC1R 1XS (Pentonville) safe?

The area around EC1R 1XS records about 111 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near EC1R 1XS?

The median sale price around EC1R 1XS in Pentonville is £750,000 (about £1,050 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EC1R 1XS?

There are 20 schools close to EC1R 1XS, including Hugh Myddelton Primary School (Outstanding), The Gower School and The Pears Family School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EC1R 1XS?

The closest station to EC1R 1XS is Angel in TfL zone 1, about 502 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around EC1R 1XS?

EC1R 1XS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,697 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EC1R 1XS (Pentonville) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Islington South and Finsbury covering EC1R 1XS is Emily Thornberry (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Giulio Ferrini (Green Party), Jara Falkenburg (Green Party) and Ruth Hayes (Labour Party).