Postcode EC1V 8BG 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 212.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Old Street & St Luke's is £63,642 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 212.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Old Street & St Luke's is £63,642 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 128 ft away from EC1V 8BG.
Old Street & St Luke's near EC1V 8BG 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 |
| 0.6 mi | 1 | Barbican | Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan | Walking directions to Barbican |
| 0.7 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Shepherdess Walk Park | Small | Walking directions to Shepherdess Walk Park |
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £625,000 in St Peter's & Canalside area, with individual transactions ranging from £153,750 up to £3,590,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,000,000 |
| Flats | 81 | £610,000 |
| Terraced | 5 | £1,910,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Peter's & Canalside
In the EC1V 8BG 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 8BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Costcutter | 202 City Road, London, EC1V 2PH | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0 mi | Lodos Food Centre | City Road, Hackney, EC1V 1JN | Walking directions to Lodos Food Centre |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 161 City Road, London, EC1V 1NR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 257 City Road, London, EC1V 1JQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 185 Old Street, London, EC1V 9NP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Islington district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.