Postcode EC1V 1NQ 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 173.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Barnard Park.
Angel has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,832 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Angel has a very high crime rate, with approximately 173.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.7% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 110 ft away from EC1V 1NQ.
Angel near EC1V 1NQ 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 1 | Angel | Northern | Walking directions to Angel |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Essex Road | Great Northern | Walking directions to Essex Road |
| 0.8 mi | 1 | King's Cross | Great Northern | Walking directions to King's Cross |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Barnard Park | Medium | Walking directions to Barnard Park |
| 0.5 mi | Spa Fields | Small | Walking directions to Spa Fields |
| 0.4 mi | King Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to King Square Gardens |
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 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC1V 1NQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sept 2025 | Ground Floor Flat, 379, City Road, London, EC1V 1NA | Flats | Leasehold | £475,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Top Floor Flat, 30, Duncan Terrace, London, N1 8BS | Flats | Leasehold | £845,000 | |
| 02 Oct 2025 | Basement Flat, 30, Duncan Terrace, London, N1 8BS | Flats | Leasehold | £1,200,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | Flat 8, 406, St John Street, London, EC1V 4ND | Flats | Leasehold | £630,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2026 | Flat 86, Angel Southside, 1, Owen Street, London, EC1V 7JW | Flats | Leasehold | £845,000 |
In the EC1V 1NQ postcode area, located within Angel, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC1V 1NQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Angel Food & Wine | 347-349 Goswell Road, Islington, London, EC1V 7JN | Walking directions to Angel Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | 4You Express | Islington, EC1V 4NJ | Walking directions to 4You Express |
| 0.1 mi | All Good | Upper Street, Islington, N1 9LH | Walking directions to All Good |
| 0.1 mi | 4You Express | 1 Chadwell Street, Islington, London, EC1R 1UX | Walking directions to 4You Express |
| 0.1 mi | Whole Foods Market | 359 Upper Street, London, N1 0PD | Walking directions to Whole Foods Market |
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 1NQ, 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 1NQ records about 173 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 1NQ 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 1NQ, including St John Evangelist RC Primary School (Good), Hanover Primary School (Good) and City University (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EC1V 1NQ is Angel in TfL zone 1, about 91 m away, serving the Northern line.
EC1V 1NQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,832 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 1NQ 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).