Postcode EC1V 8DB 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 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Spa Fields.
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.
Clerkenwell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 187.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 66.1% 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.
The average income per household in Clerkenwell is £76,823 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 285 ft away from EC1V 8DB.
Clerkenwell near EC1V 8DB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Angel located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Angel | Northern | Walking directions to Angel |
| 0.5 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Spa Fields | Small | Walking directions to Spa Fields |
| 0 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 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £2,000,000 | £— |
| Terraced | 15 | £1,650,000 | £1,195 |
| Detached | 1 | £1,000,000 | £1,161 |
| Flats | 78 | £655,500 | £917 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC1V 8DB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2025 | Flat 1, Franck House, 244, Goswell Road, London, EC1V 7AQ | Flats | Leasehold | £655,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | Flat 13, Katial House, 248, Goswell Road, London, EC1V 7AS | Flats | Leasehold | £840,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2026 | Flat 1, Barnabas House, Central Street, London, EC1V 8BY | Flats | Leasehold | £395,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2025 | 250 - 252, Goswell Road, London, EC1V 7EB | Flats | Leasehold | £1,175,000 | |
| 01 Jun 2025 | 260 - 266, Goswell Road, London, EC1V 7EB | Other | Freehold | £44,600,000 |
In the EC1V 8DB postcode area, located within Clerkenwell, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC1V 8DB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Kings | Central Street, Islington, EC1V 8BU | Walking directions to Kings |
| 0.1 mi | City Road Supermarket | 152 Central Street, London, EC1V 8AY | Walking directions to City Road Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Retail 24 | Lever Street, Islington, EC1V 3QU | Walking directions to Retail 24 |
| 0.1 mi | Best-One Xpress | Lever Street, Islington, EC1V 3RA | Walking directions to Best-One Xpress |
| 0.1 mi | Jubilee General Store | 131 Goswell Road, Islington, London, EC1V 7JY | Walking directions to Jubilee General Store |
Annual council tax rates for Islington district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for EC1V 8DB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Martin Geoffrey Klute
St Peter's & Canalside - Elected 7 May 2026
Rosaline Ifechukwude Ogunro
St Peter's & Canalside - Elected 7 May 2026
Toby Alexander North
St Peter's & Canalside - Elected 7 May 2026
Emily Thornberry
Islington South and Finsbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EC1V 8DB 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.
The median sale price around EC1V 8DB in Clerkenwell is £800,000 (about £995 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to EC1V 8DB, including Moreland Primary School (Good), The ArtsXchange (Good) and City University (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EC1V 8DB is Angel in TfL zone 1, about 724 m away, serving the Northern line.
EC1V 8DB 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).
The Member of Parliament for Islington South and Finsbury covering EC1V 8DB 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).