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EC1V 1AE

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St Peter's & Canalside

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Detailed insights for EC1V 1AE

Overview

Postcode EC1V 1AE is located in a major urban area, within the St Peter's & Canalside ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Angel area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Angel is £84,536 per year. The nearest station is Old Street, about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is King Square Gardens.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
6.2%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

Angel has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,529 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Angel has an average crime rate, with approximately 64 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.2%

Approximately 6.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Angel is £84,536 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 61 ft away from EC1V 1AE.

Flood risk

No risk

Angel near EC1V 1AE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Old Street located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EC1V 1AE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

1

Old Street

Great Northern, Northern

Walking directions to Old Street
0.5 mi

1

Angel

Northern

Walking directions to Angel
0.6 mi

1

Barbican

Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan

Walking directions to Barbican

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EC1V 1AE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miKing Square GardensSmallWalking directions to King Square Gardens
0.2 miShepherdess Walk ParkSmallWalking directions to Shepherdess Walk Park
0.2 miGraham Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Graham Street Park

Area Profile

Population
197
Population density
58,235.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.9(-26%)
Burglary
14.81(+171%)
Shoplifting
14.14(+42%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.43(-65%)
Drugs
4.71(-24%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
58
29.59%
British
44
22.45%
Chinese
27
13.78%
Other Asian
17
8.67%
Indian
14
7.14%
Total population: 196

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
150
77.72%
Level 3 (A level)
14
7.25%
No qualifications
13
6.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
5
2.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
5
2.59%
Total 16+ residents: 193

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
80
61.54%
Owns outright
21
16.15%
Owns with a mortgage
17
13.08%
Social rents from council
7
5.38%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.08%
Total households: 130

Property prices in St Peter's & Canalside

Median price£800,000
Price per sq ft£995
Sales (last 12 months)95
Typical range (middle 50%)£530K – £1.1M

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £800,000 (about £995 per square foot) in St Peter's & Canalside area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,500 up to £3,500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Peter's & Canalside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£2,000,000£—
Terraced15£1,650,000£1,195
Detached1£1,000,000£1,161
Flats78£655,500£917

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Peter's & Canalside

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Peter's & Canalside.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£672,475£1,637,500
2017£700,000£1,800,000
2018£554,675£1,772,500
2019£682,000£1,650,000
2020£906,950£1,512,850
2021£936,900£1,617,500
2022£765,000£1,850,000
2023£916,700£1,902,500
2024£913,725£1,735,000
2025£609,250£1,650,000
2026£640,000£1,650,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Peter's & Canalside.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Peter's & Canalside.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£929£1,079
2017£942£1,147
2018£924£1,063
2019£944£1,051
2020£1,275£1,142
2021£1,163£1,065
2022£965£1,181
2023£1,327£1,240
2024£1,266£1,161
2025£995£1,211
2026£852£1,120
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Peter's & Canalside.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Peter's & Canalside in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC1V 1AE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC1V 1AE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 May 2026Flat 1203, Canaletto Tower, 257, City Road, London, EC1V 1AEFlatsLeasehold£600,000
10 Oct 2025Flat 1505, Canaletto Tower, 257, City Road, London, EC1V 1AEFlatsLeasehold£460,000
11 Jul 2025Flat 1001, Canaletto Tower, 257, City Road, London, EC1V 1AEFlatsLeasehold£1,000,000
02 Apr 2026Flat 603, Canaletto Tower, 257, City Road, London, EC1V 1ADFlatsLeasehold£550,000
28 Nov 2025Flat 608, Canaletto Tower, 257, City Road, London, EC1V 1ADFlatsLeasehold£575,000

Schools

In the EC1V 1AE postcode area, located within Angel, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EC1V 1AE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableThe ArtsXchangeFree schools alternative provision

Good

0.2 miPrimaryMoreland Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Luke's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC1V 1AE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EC1V 1AE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miCo-op Food257 City Road, London, EC1V 1JQWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miCity Road Supermarket152 Central Street, London, EC1V 8AYWalking directions to City Road Supermarket
0.1 miCo-opCity Road, Islington, EC1V 1AUWalking directions to Co-op
0.1 miGreen Apple OrganicCity Road, Islington, N1 8BXWalking directions to Green Apple Organic
0.1 miCity Mini MarketCity Road, Islington, N1 8BXWalking directions to City Mini Market

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

Local councillors

Martin Geoffrey Klute

St Peter's & Canalside - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Rosaline Ifechukwude Ogunro

St Peter's & Canalside - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Toby Alexander North

St Peter's & Canalside - 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
ParishIslington, unparished areaE43000209
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)AngelE02000573
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Islington 020GE01035656
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2016-03-01

Frequently asked questions about EC1V 1AE

Is EC1V 1AE (Angel) safe?

The area around EC1V 1AE records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 shoplifting, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.

What is the average house price near EC1V 1AE?

The median sale price around EC1V 1AE in Angel is £800,000 (about £995 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EC1V 1AE?

There are 20 schools close to EC1V 1AE, including The ArtsXchange (Good), Moreland Primary School (Good) and St Luke's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EC1V 1AE?

The closest station to EC1V 1AE is Old Street in TfL zone 1, about 643 m away, serving the Great Northern and Northern lines.

How deprived is the area around EC1V 1AE?

EC1V 1AE scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,529 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EC1V 1AE (Angel) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Islington South and Finsbury covering EC1V 1AE is Emily Thornberry (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Martin Geoffrey Klute (Labour Party), Rosaline Ifechukwude Ogunro (Labour Party) and Toby Alexander North (Labour Party).