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EC1V 1NY

Angel Square

St Peter's & Canalside

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Detailed insights for EC1V 1NY

Overview

Postcode EC1V 1NY 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 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.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
173
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
19.7%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Angel has a very high crime rate, with approximately 173.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.7%

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.

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 72 ft away from EC1V 1NY.

Flood risk

No risk

Angel near EC1V 1NY 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 Angel located about 0 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EC1V 1NY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0 mi

1

Angel

Northern

Walking directions to Angel
0.7 mi

2

Essex Road

Great Northern

Walking directions to Essex Road
0.7 mi

1

King's Cross

Great Northern

Walking directions to King's Cross

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EC1V 1NY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBarnard ParkMediumWalking directions to Barnard Park
0.5 miSpa FieldsSmallWalking directions to Spa Fields
0.5 miKing Square GardensSmallWalking directions to King Square Gardens

Area Profile

Population
225
Population density
4,197.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
97.11(+262%)
Violence and sexual offences
45.66(+47%)
Theft from the person
39.88(+325%)
Other theft
21.39(+87%)
Vehicle crime
13.29(+42%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
121
53.3%
Other White
50
22.03%
Irish
12
5.29%
Other Asian
9
3.96%
Indian
7
3.08%
Total population: 227

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
149
69.63%
No qualifications
23
10.75%
Level 3 (A level)
19
8.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
11
5.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
6
2.8%
Total 16+ residents: 214

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
44
37.61%
Owns outright
31
26.5%
Social rents from council
23
19.66%
Owns with a mortgage
13
11.11%
Other forms of private rent
6
5.13%
Total households: 117

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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC1V 1NY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC1V 1NY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 202551, Angel House, 20 - 32, Pentonville Road, London, N1 9HJFlatsLeasehold£295,000
17 Mar 2025Unit 4, Angel House, 20 - 32, Pentonville Road, London, N1 9HJOtherLeasehold£70,000
28 Nov 2025Flat 8, 406, St John Street, London, EC1V 4NDFlatsLeasehold£630,000
03 Mar 2025Flat 4, 15 - 18, White Lion Street, London, N1 9PGFlatsLeasehold£465,000
05 Jun 2026Flat 86, Angel Southside, 1, Owen Street, London, EC1V 7JWFlatsLeasehold£845,000

Schools

In the EC1V 1NY postcode area, located within Angel, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EC1V 1NY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt John Evangelist RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHanover Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHugh Myddelton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EC1V 1NY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miAngel Food & Wine347-349 Goswell Road, Islington, London, EC1V 7JNWalking directions to Angel Food & Wine
0.1 mi4You ExpressIslington, EC1V 4NJWalking directions to 4You Express
0.1 miAll GoodUpper Street, Islington, N1 9LHWalking directions to All Good
0.1 miOseyo15 Liverpool Road, London, N1 0RWWalking directions to Oseyo
0.1 miIceland62-64 Chapel Market, Islington, London, N1 9ERWalking directions to Iceland

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 1NY, 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 020FE01035655
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2025-02-01

Frequently asked questions about EC1V 1NY

Is EC1V 1NY (Angel) safe?

The area around EC1V 1NY 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.

What is the average house price near EC1V 1NY?

The median sale price around EC1V 1NY 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 1NY?

There are 20 schools close to EC1V 1NY, including St John Evangelist RC Primary School (Good), Hanover Primary School (Good) and Hugh Myddelton Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EC1V 1NY?

The closest station to EC1V 1NY is Angel in TfL zone 1, about 72 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around EC1V 1NY?

EC1V 1NY 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).

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

The Member of Parliament for Islington South and Finsbury covering EC1V 1NY 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).