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EC1V 4NX

St Peter's & Canalside

Islington

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Detailed insights for EC1V 4NX

Overview

Postcode EC1V 4NX 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 Pentonville area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pentonville is £72,112 per year. The nearest station is Angel, about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Spa Fields.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
54.2%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Pentonville has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,973 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Pentonville has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

54.2%

Approximately 54.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Pentonville is £72,112 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 292 ft away from EC1V 4NX.

Flood risk

No risk

Pentonville near EC1V 4NX 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EC1V 4NX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

1

Angel

Northern

Walking directions to Angel
0.6 mi

1

Farringdon

Circle, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Thameslink

Walking directions to Farringdon
0.7 mi

1

Barbican

Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan

Walking directions to Barbican

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EC1V 4NX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miSpa FieldsSmallWalking directions to Spa Fields
0.3 miKing Square GardensSmallWalking directions to King Square Gardens
0.3 miGraham Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Graham Street Park

Area Profile

Population
175
Population density
14,112.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
28.4(+6%)
Violence and sexual offences
19.15(-38%)
Other theft
13.87(+21%)
Theft from the person
8.59(-8%)
Public order
7.93(+17%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
95
54.29%
Other White
29
16.57%
Chinese
12
6.86%
Caribbean
9
5.14%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
2.86%
Total population: 175

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
53.85%
No qualifications
35
22.44%
Level 3 (A level)
16
10.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
8.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
7
4.49%
Total 16+ residents: 156

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
41
42.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
21.88%
Owns with a mortgage
12
12.5%
Other social rented
11
11.46%
Owns outright
10
10.42%
Total households: 96

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 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC1V 4NX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC1V 4NX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Jun 202615, Wynyatt Street, London, EC1V 7HUTerracedFreehold£1,380,000
16 Mar 2026Flat 30, 1, Lloyds Row, London, EC1R 4ADFlatsLeasehold£595,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 18, 1, Lloyds Row, London, EC1R 4ADFlatsLeasehold£535,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 25, 1, Lloyds Row, London, EC1R 4ADFlatsLeasehold£600,000
02 Dec 2025Flat 3, Southwood Court, Wynyatt Street, London, EC1V 7HXFlatsLeasehold£350,000

Schools

In the EC1V 4NX postcode area, located within Pentonville, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EC1V 4NX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableCity UniversityHigher education institutions

Good

0.1 miPrimaryHugh Myddelton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryMoreland Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC1V 4NX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EC1V 4NX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miKup Cake ExpressSt. John Street, Islington, EC1V 4NTWalking directions to Kup Cake Express
0.1 miSainsbury's Local301 St. John Street, London, EC1R 4AEWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miBest-oneGoswell Road, Islington, EC1V 7JJWalking directions to Best-one
0.1 miNisa LocalIslington, EC1V 4PDWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.1 mi4You Express1 Chadwell Street, Islington, London, EC1R 1UXWalking directions to 4You Express

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 4NX, 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)PentonvilleE02000574
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Islington 021CE01002727
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EC1V 4NX

Is EC1V 4NX (Pentonville) safe?

The area around EC1V 4NX records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near EC1V 4NX?

The median sale price around EC1V 4NX in Pentonville is £800,000 (about £995 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EC1V 4NX?

There are 20 schools close to EC1V 4NX, including City University (Good), Hugh Myddelton Primary School (Outstanding) and Moreland Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EC1V 4NX?

The closest station to EC1V 4NX is Angel in TfL zone 1, about 490 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around EC1V 4NX?

EC1V 4NX scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,973 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EC1V 4NX (Pentonville) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Islington South and Finsbury covering EC1V 4NX 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).