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EC1V 7DG

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St Peter's & Canalside

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Detailed insights for EC1V 7DG

Overview

Postcode EC1V 7DG 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 Clerkenwell area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 187.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Clerkenwell is £76,823 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 small park is Spa Fields.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
188
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
6.7%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Clerkenwell has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,289 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Clerkenwell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 187.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.7%

Approximately 6.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Clerkenwell is £76,823 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from EC1V 7DG.

Flood risk

No risk

Clerkenwell near EC1V 7DG 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EC1V 7DG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

1

Angel

Northern

Walking directions to Angel
0.8 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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EC1V 7DG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSpa FieldsSmallWalking directions to Spa Fields
0.4 miKing Square GardensSmallWalking directions to King Square Gardens
0.5 miShepherdess Walk ParkSmallWalking directions to Shepherdess Walk Park

Area Profile

Population
219
Population density
33,692.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
63.7(+137%)
Violence and sexual offences
41.74(+34%)
Other theft
36.79(+222%)
Theft from the person
31.85(+240%)
Drugs
20.32(+228%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
92
41.82%
British
65
29.55%
Indian
16
7.27%
Other Asian
13
5.91%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
3.18%
Total population: 220

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
170
83.33%
Level 3 (A level)
15
7.35%
No qualifications
8
3.92%
Apprenticeship
4
1.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
3
1.47%
Total 16+ residents: 204

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
74
61.67%
Owns with a mortgage
18
15%
Owns outright
15
12.5%
Social rents from council
6
5%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.5%
Total households: 120

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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC1V 7DG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC1V 7DG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Jun 2026Flat 86, Angel Southside, 1, Owen Street, London, EC1V 7JWFlatsLeasehold£845,000
12 Dec 2025Flat 53, Angel Southside, 1, Owen Street, London, EC1V 7JWFlatsLeasehold£495,000
25 Nov 2025Flat 68, Angel Southside, 1, Owen Street, London, EC1V 7JWOtherLeasehold£480,000
13 May 2025Flat 11, Angel Southside, 1, Owen Street, London, EC1V 7JWFlatsLeasehold£762,500
28 Nov 2025Flat 8, 406, St John Street, London, EC1V 4NDFlatsLeasehold£630,000

Schools

In the EC1V 7DG postcode area, located within Clerkenwell, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EC1V 7DG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt John Evangelist RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHugh Myddelton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableCity UniversityHigher education institutions

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC1V 7DG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EC1V 7DG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miAngel Food & Wine347-349 Goswell Road, Islington, London, EC1V 7JNWalking directions to Angel Food & Wine
0 mi4You ExpressIslington, EC1V 4NJWalking directions to 4You Express
0.1 mi4You Express1 Chadwell Street, Islington, London, EC1R 1UXWalking directions to 4You Express
0.1 miAll GoodUpper Street, Islington, N1 9LHWalking directions to All Good
0.2 miKup Cake ExpressSt. John Street, Islington, EC1V 4NTWalking directions to Kup Cake 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 7DG, 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)ClerkenwellE02000575
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Islington 022BE01002707
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2002-06-01

Frequently asked questions about EC1V 7DG

Is EC1V 7DG (Clerkenwell) safe?

The area around EC1V 7DG records about 188 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 other theft, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near EC1V 7DG?

The median sale price around EC1V 7DG in Clerkenwell is £800,000 (about £995 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EC1V 7DG?

There are 20 schools close to EC1V 7DG, including St John Evangelist RC Primary School (Good), Hugh Myddelton Primary School (Outstanding) and City University (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EC1V 7DG?

The closest station to EC1V 7DG is Angel in TfL zone 1, about 179 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around EC1V 7DG?

EC1V 7DG scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,289 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EC1V 7DG (Clerkenwell) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Islington South and Finsbury covering EC1V 7DG 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).