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EC1V 3AG

Pear Tree Street

Bunhill

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Overview

Postcode EC1V 3AG 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 Old Street, 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
14.5%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

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

14.5%

Approximately 14.5% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 289 ft away from EC1V 3AG.

Flood risk

No risk

Old Street & St Luke's near EC1V 3AG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

9/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for EC1V 3AG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

1

Old Street

Great Northern, Northern

Walking directions to Old Street
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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EC1V 3AG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSpa FieldsSmallWalking directions to Spa Fields
0.4 miBunhill Fields Burial GroundSmallWalking directions to Bunhill Fields Burial Ground
0.1 miKing Square GardensSmallWalking directions to King Square Gardens

Area Profile

Population
257
Population density
41,290.3 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

Other White
76
29.69%
British
70
27.34%
Other
27
10.55%
African
16
6.25%
Chinese
15
5.86%
Total population: 256

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
155
70.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
8.22%
Level 3 (A level)
15
6.85%
No qualifications
12
5.48%
Other
10
4.57%
Total 16+ residents: 219

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
51
38.93%
Owns outright
22
16.79%
Owns with a mortgage
21
16.03%
Other social rented
17
12.98%
Shared ownership
14
10.69%
Total households: 131

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 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC1V 3AG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC1V 3AG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Aug 2025109, Dance Square, London, EC1V 3ALFlatsLeasehold£735,000
11 Jul 2025113, Dance Square, London, EC1V 3ALFlatsLeasehold£475,000
14 Mar 2025174, Dance Square, London, EC1V 3ALFlatsLeasehold£477,500
24 Apr 2026252, Dance Square, London, EC1V 3ANFlatsLeasehold£465,000
08 Oct 202547, Central Street, London, EC1V 8ABSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,500,000

Schools

In the EC1V 3AG 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 3AG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableDallington SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryCity of London Primary Academy, IslingtonFree schools

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySt Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC1V 3AG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EC1V 3AG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miTesco Express55 Central Street, Islington, London, EC1V 3AFWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miBest-One XpressLever Street, Islington, EC1V 3RAWalking directions to Best-One Xpress
0.1 miKingsCentral Street, Islington, EC1V 8BUWalking directions to Kings
0.1 miLodos Food CentreIslington, EC1V 9JLWalking directions to Lodos Food Centre
0.1 miRetail 24Lever Street, Islington, EC1V 3QUWalking directions to Retail 24

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 3AG, 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 Introduced2011-11-01

Frequently asked questions about EC1V 3AG

Is EC1V 3AG (Old Street & St Luke's) safe?

The area around EC1V 3AG 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 3AG?

The median sale price around EC1V 3AG 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 3AG?

There are 20 schools close to EC1V 3AG, including Dallington School, City of London Primary Academy, Islington (Outstanding) and St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EC1V 3AG?

The closest station to EC1V 3AG is Old Street in TfL zone 1, about 590 m away, serving the Great Northern and Northern lines.

How deprived is the area around EC1V 3AG?

EC1V 3AG 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 3AG (Old Street & St Luke's) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Islington South and Finsbury covering EC1V 3AG 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).