Postcode EC1V 8AR 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 Old Street & St Luke's area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 302.6 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 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest small park is Spa Fields.
Old Street & St Luke's has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,242 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Old Street & St Luke's has a very high crime rate, with approximately 302.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 63.6% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 298 ft away from EC1V 8AR.
Old Street & St Luke's near EC1V 8AR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £784,000 in St Peter's & Canalside area, with individual transactions ranging from £154,375 up to £4,460,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 124 | £740,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £1,410,000 |
10 years price trend in St Peter's & Canalside
In the EC1V 8AR postcode area, located within Old Street & St Luke's, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.