Postcode EC1V 8DE 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 303.4 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 303.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 81.1% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 287 ft away from EC1V 8DE.
Old Street & St Luke's near EC1V 8DE 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Old Street | Great Northern, Northern | Walking directions to Old Street |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Angel | Northern | Walking directions to Angel |
| 0.6 mi | 1 | Barbican | Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan | Walking directions to Barbican |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Spa Fields | Small | Walking directions to Spa Fields |
| 0.1 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 101 recent sales, the median property price is £633,500 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 | 92 | £611,895 |
| Terraced | 8 | £1,395,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Peter's & Canalside
In the EC1V 8DE postcode area, located within Old Street & St Luke's, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC1V 8DE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | City Road Supermarket | 152 Central Street, London, EC1V 8AY | Walking directions to City Road Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Kings | Central Street, Islington, EC1V 8BU | Walking directions to Kings |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op | City Road, Islington, EC1V 1AU | Walking directions to Co-op |
| 0.1 mi | Green Apple Organic | City Road, Islington, N1 8BX | Walking directions to Green Apple Organic |
| 0.1 mi | City Mini Market | City Road, Islington, N1 8BX | Walking directions to City Mini Market |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.