Postcode EC1V 8EL 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 260.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Clerkenwell is £64,100 per year. The nearest station is Angel located about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest small park is Spa Fields.
Clerkenwell has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,377 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Clerkenwell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 260.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 72.5% 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 of residents in Clerkenwell is £64,100 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 147 ft away from EC1V 8EL.
Clerkenwell near EC1V 8EL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Angel | Northern | Walking directions to Angel |
| 0.5 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Spa Fields | Small | Walking directions to Spa Fields |
| 0.2 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 8EL postcode area, located within Clerkenwell, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC1V 8EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Co-op | City Road, Islington, EC1V 1AU | Walking directions to Co-op |
| 0 mi | City Road Supermarket | 152 Central Street, London, EC1V 8AY | Walking directions to City Road Supermarket |
| 0 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 257 City Road, London, EC1V 1JQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.