Postcode EC1R 1YA 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. 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 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest medium park is Barnard Park.
Pentonville has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,539 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Pentonville has a very high crime rate, with approximately 110.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Pentonville is £72,112 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 266 ft away from EC1R 1YA.
Pentonville near EC1R 1YA 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 | 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Barnard Park | Medium | Walking directions to Barnard Park |
| 0.4 mi | Spa Fields | Small | Walking directions to Spa Fields |
| 0.5 mi | King Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to King Square 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 1YA postcode area, located within Pentonville, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC1R 1YA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Amwell Food & Wine | 66 Amwell Street, London, EC1R 1XS | Walking directions to Amwell Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | 4You Express | 1 Chadwell Street, Islington, London, EC1R 1UX | Walking directions to 4You Express |
| 0.1 mi | 4You Express | Islington, EC1V 4NJ | Walking directions to 4You Express |
| 0.2 mi | Angel Food & Wine | 347-349 Goswell Road, Islington, London, EC1V 7JN | Walking directions to Angel Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Anji Orient | 19 Baron Street, London, N1 9ET | Walking directions to Anji Orient |
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.