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EC1V 0BE

Cyrus Street

Bunhill

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Overview

Postcode EC1V 0BE is located in a major urban area, within the Bunhill ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Old Street & St Luke's area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 68.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Old Street & St Luke's is £63,642 per year. The nearest station is Barbican, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Spa Fields.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
43%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Old Street & St Luke's has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,373 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Old Street & St Luke's has an average crime rate, with approximately 68.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

43%

Approximately 43.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 52.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Old Street & St Luke's is £63,642 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 116 ft away from EC1V 0BE.

Flood risk

No risk

Old Street & St Luke's near EC1V 0BE 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EC1V 0BE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

1

Barbican

Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan

Walking directions to Barbican
0.5 mi

1

Farringdon

Circle, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Thameslink

Walking directions to Farringdon
0.5 mi

1

Angel

Northern

Walking directions to Angel

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EC1V 0BE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSpa FieldsSmallWalking directions to Spa Fields
0.1 miKing Square GardensSmallWalking directions to King Square Gardens
0.4 miGraham Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Graham Street Park

Area Profile

Population
215
Population density
15,140.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
36.74(+37%)
Violence and sexual offences
17.94(-42%)
Other theft
9.4(-18%)
Vehicle crime
7.26(-23%)
Public order
6.83(+1%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
78
36.45%
Other White
36
16.82%
African
27
12.62%
Chinese
9
4.21%
Indian
9
4.21%
Total population: 214

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
102
55.43%
No qualifications
31
16.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
8.7%
Level 3 (A level)
16
8.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
11
5.98%
Total 16+ residents: 184

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
50
43.86%
Social rents from council
48
42.11%
Owns with a mortgage
11
9.65%
Owns outright
3
2.63%
Other social rented
1
0.88%
Total households: 114

Property prices in Bunhill

Median price£670,000
Price per sq ft£924
Sales (last 12 months)63
Typical range (middle 50%)£512K – £813K

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £670,000 (about £924 per square foot) in Bunhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,500 up to £2,500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bunhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£1,500,000£774
Flats62£670,000£925

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bunhill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bunhill.
YearFlats
2016£763,750
2017£710,000
2018£731,923
2019£680,000
2020£650,000
2021£640,000
2022£700,000
2023£660,000
2024£676,250
2025£596,250
2026£705,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bunhill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bunhill.
YearFlats
2016£999
2017£1,027
2018£1,003
2019£992
2020£945
2021£984
2022£941
2023£935
2024£952
2025£934
2026£888
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bunhill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC1V 0BE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC1V 0BE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 2025Flat 82, The Triangle, Compton Street, London, EC1V 0AGFlatsLeasehold£495,000
25 Mar 2025Flat 68, The Triangle, Compton Street, London, EC1V 0AGFlatsLeasehold£350,000
03 Jul 2025Flat 32, The Courtyard, 154, Goswell Road, London, EC1V 7DXFlatsLeasehold£475,000
20 Mar 2026Flat 5, The Design Works 93-99, Goswell Road, London, EC1V 7EYFlatsLeasehold£760,000
26 Feb 2026Flat 12, The Design Works 93-99, Goswell Road, London, EC1V 7EYFlatsLeasehold£850,000

Schools

In the EC1V 0BE postcode area, located within Old Street & St Luke's, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EC1V 0BE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miNot applicableDallington SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableCity UniversityHigher education institutions

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC1V 0BE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EC1V 0BE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miJubilee General Store131 Goswell Road, Islington, London, EC1V 7JYWalking directions to Jubilee General Store
0 miRetail 24Lever Street, Islington, EC1V 3QUWalking directions to Retail 24
0.1 miNisa LocalIslington, EC1V 4PDWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.2 miWaitrose174 St. John Street, Islington, London, EC1V 4DEWalking directions to Waitrose
0.2 miKingsCentral Street, Islington, EC1V 8BUWalking directions to Kings

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 EC1V 0BE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kiran Prasad

Bunhill - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Troy Martin Gallagher

Bunhill - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Valerie Bossman-Quarshie

Bunhill - 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
WardBunhillE05013699
ParishIslington, unparished areaE43000209
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Old Street & St Luke'sE02000576
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Islington 023CE01002703
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2011-07-01

Frequently asked questions about EC1V 0BE

Is EC1V 0BE (Old Street & St Luke's) safe?

The area around EC1V 0BE records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and theft from the person.

What is the average house price near EC1V 0BE?

The median sale price around EC1V 0BE in Old Street & St Luke's is £670,000 (about £924 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EC1V 0BE?

There are 20 schools close to EC1V 0BE, including St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School (Good), Dallington School and City University (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EC1V 0BE?

The closest station to EC1V 0BE is Barbican in TfL zone 1, about 701 m away, serving the Circle, Hammersmith and City and Metropolitan lines.

How deprived is the area around EC1V 0BE?

EC1V 0BE scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,373 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EC1V 0BE (Old Street & St Luke's) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Islington South and Finsbury covering EC1V 0BE is Emily Thornberry (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Kiran Prasad (Labour Party), Troy Martin Gallagher (Labour Party) and Valerie Bossman-Quarshie (Labour Party).