Postcode EC1V 3SW 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 very high crime levels, with around 249.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Old Street & St Luke's is £56,700 per year. The nearest station is Old Street located about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest small park is Bunhill Fields Burial Ground.
Old Street & St Luke's has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,154 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Old Street & St Luke's has a very high crime rate, with approximately 249.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 59.3% 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.
The average income of residents in Old Street & St Luke's is £56,700 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 311 ft away from EC1V 3SW.
Old Street & St Luke's near EC1V 3SW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Old Street located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Old Street | Great Northern, Northern | Walking directions to Old Street |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Barbican | Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan | Walking directions to Barbican |
| 0.6 mi | 1 | Moorgate | Circle, Great Northern, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Northern | Walking directions to Moorgate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bunhill Fields Burial Ground | Small | Walking directions to Bunhill Fields Burial Ground |
| 0.3 mi | King Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to King Square Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Shepherdess Walk Park | Small | Walking directions to Shepherdess Walk Park |
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £622,500 in Bunhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £142,500 up to £3,700,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 90 | £617,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £2,012,500 |
10 year median price trend in Bunhill
In the EC1V 3SW postcode area, located within Old Street & St Luke's, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC1V 3SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | 202 City Road, London, EC1V 2PH | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.1 mi | Lodos Food Centre | City Road, Hackney, EC1V 1JN | Walking directions to Lodos Food Centre |
| 0.1 mi | Best-One Xpress | Lever Street, Islington, EC1V 3RA | Walking directions to Best-One Xpress |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 185 Old Street, London, EC1V 9NP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 161 City Road, London, EC1V 1NR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.