Postcode EC1V 1AL 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 Angel, 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.
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.
Angel has an average crime rate, with approximately 64 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.7% 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.
The average income per household in Angel is £84,536 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 37 ft away from EC1V 1AL.
Angel near EC1V 1AL 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Angel | Northern | Walking directions to Angel |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Old Street | Great Northern, Northern | Walking directions to Old Street |
| 0.7 mi | 1 | Barbican | Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan | Walking directions to Barbican |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | King Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to King Square Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Shepherdess Walk Park | Small | Walking directions to Shepherdess Walk Park |
| 0.1 mi | Graham Street Park | Small | Walking directions to Graham Street Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £2,000,000 | £— |
| Terraced | 15 | £1,650,000 | £1,195 |
| Detached | 1 | £1,000,000 | £1,161 |
| Flats | 78 | £655,500 | £917 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC1V 1AL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | Flat 73, Chronicle Tower, 261B, City Road, London, EC1V 1AJ | Flats | Leasehold | £800,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | Flat 88, Fable Apartments, 261C, City Road, London, EC1V 1AP | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 09 Dec 2025 | Flat 104, Fable Apartments, 261C, City Road, London, EC1V 1AP | Flats | Leasehold | £181,250 | |
| 26 Feb 2026 | Flat 44, Book House, 261A, City Road, London, EC1V 1AH | Flats | Leasehold | £480,000 | |
| 12 Jan 2026 | Flat 34, Book House, 261A, City Road, London, EC1V 1AH | Flats | Leasehold | £500,000 |
In the EC1V 1AL postcode area, located within Angel, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC1V 1AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | City Road Supermarket | 152 Central Street, London, EC1V 8AY | Walking directions to City Road Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op | City Road, Islington, EC1V 1AU | Walking directions to Co-op |
| 0.1 mi | Green Apple Organic | City Road, Islington, N1 8BX | Walking directions to Green Apple Organic |
| 0.1 mi | City Mini Market | City Road, Islington, N1 8BX | Walking directions to City Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 257 City Road, London, EC1V 1JQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Islington district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for EC1V 1AL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Martin Geoffrey Klute
St Peter's & Canalside - Elected 7 May 2026
Rosaline Ifechukwude Ogunro
St Peter's & Canalside - Elected 7 May 2026
Toby Alexander North
St Peter's & Canalside - Elected 7 May 2026
Emily Thornberry
Islington South and Finsbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EC1V 1AL 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.
The median sale price around EC1V 1AL in Angel is £800,000 (about £995 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to EC1V 1AL, including The ArtsXchange (Good), Moreland Primary School (Good) and Hanover Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EC1V 1AL is Angel in TfL zone 1, about 699 m away, serving the Northern line.
EC1V 1AL 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).
The Member of Parliament for Islington South and Finsbury covering EC1V 1AL 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).