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EC1V 9JL

Old Street

Bunhill

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Overview

Postcode EC1V 9JL is located in a major urban area, within the Bunhill 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 143.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Old Street & St Luke's is £63,642 per year. The nearest station is Old Street, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Bunhill Fields Burial Ground.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
143
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
38.4%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Old Street & St Luke's has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,377 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Old Street & St Luke's has a very high crime rate, with approximately 143.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38.4%

Approximately 38.4% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Old Street & St Luke's is £63,642 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 24 ft away from EC1V 9JL.

Flood risk

No risk

Old Street & St Luke's near EC1V 9JL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Old Street located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EC1V 9JL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

1

Old Street

Great Northern, Northern

Walking directions to Old Street
0.3 mi

1

Barbican

Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan

Walking directions to Barbican
0.5 mi

1

Moorgate

Circle, Great Northern, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Northern

Walking directions to Moorgate

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EC1V 9JL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBunhill Fields Burial GroundSmallWalking directions to Bunhill Fields Burial Ground
0.2 miKing Square GardensSmallWalking directions to King Square Gardens
0.5 miFinsbury SquareSmallWalking directions to Finsbury Square

Area Profile

Population
360
Population density
18,652.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
44.16(+64%)
Violence and sexual offences
44.16(+42%)
Theft from the person
24.53(+162%)
Other theft
16.68(+46%)
Burglary
13.74(+151%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
136
37.99%
Other White
79
22.07%
African
46
12.85%
Chinese
15
4.19%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
14
3.91%
Total population: 358

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
206
69.13%
Level 3 (A level)
30
10.07%
No qualifications
25
8.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
6.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
3.36%
Total 16+ residents: 298

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
61
34.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
52
29.38%
Owns with a mortgage
27
15.25%
Owns outright
23
12.99%
Other social rented
7
3.95%
Total households: 177

Property prices in Bunhill

Median price£670,000
Price per sq ft£924
Sales (last 12 months)63
Typical range (middle 50%)£512K – £813K

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £670,000 (about £924 per square foot) in Bunhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,500 up to £2,500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bunhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£1,500,000£774
Flats62£670,000£925

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bunhill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bunhill.
YearFlats
2016£763,750
2017£710,000
2018£731,923
2019£680,000
2020£650,000
2021£640,000
2022£700,000
2023£660,000
2024£676,250
2025£596,250
2026£705,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bunhill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bunhill.
YearFlats
2016£999
2017£1,027
2018£1,003
2019£992
2020£945
2021£984
2022£941
2023£935
2024£952
2025£934
2026£888
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bunhill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bunhill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC1V 9JL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC1V 9JL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Oct 2025Flat 21, Wenlake House, Old Street, London, EC1V 9JHFlatsLeasehold£370,000
07 Nov 202558, Old Street, London, EC1V 9AJOtherFreehold£953,750
04 Mar 2025Flat 1, Banner Buildings, 74 - 84, Banner Street, London, EC1Y 8JUFlatsLeasehold£2,090,000
08 Oct 202547, Central Street, London, EC1V 8ABSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,500,000
03 Oct 2025First Floor, 9 - 10, Domingo Street, London, EC1Y 0TAFlatsLeasehold£500,000

Schools

In the EC1V 9JL postcode area, located within Old Street & St Luke's, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EC1V 9JL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryCity of London Primary Academy, IslingtonFree schools

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryPrior Weston Primary School and Children's CentreCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Luke's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC1V 9JL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EC1V 9JL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miLodos Food CentreIslington, EC1V 9JLWalking directions to Lodos Food Centre
0.1 miTesco Express55 Central Street, Islington, London, EC1V 3AFWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miBest-One XpressLever Street, Islington, EC1V 3RAWalking directions to Best-One Xpress
0.2 miKingsCentral Street, Islington, EC1V 8BUWalking directions to Kings
0.2 miWaitroseCherry Tree Walk, London, EC1Y 8NXWalking directions to Waitrose

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Islington district.

Band A£1,405
Band B£1,640
Band C£1,874
Band D£2,108
Band E£2,577
Band F£3,045
Band G£3,514
Band H£4,216

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for EC1V 9JL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kiran Prasad

Bunhill - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Troy Martin Gallagher

Bunhill - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Valerie Bossman-Quarshie

Bunhill - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Emily Thornberry

Islington South and Finsbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictIslingtonE09000019
Parliamentary ConstituencyIslington South and FinsburyE14001306
WardBunhillE05013699
ParishIslington, unparished areaE43000209
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Old Street & St Luke'sE02000576
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Islington 023EE01002706
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EC1V 9JL

Is EC1V 9JL (Old Street & St Luke's) safe?

The area around EC1V 9JL records about 143 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and theft from the person.

What is the average house price near EC1V 9JL?

The median sale price around EC1V 9JL in Old Street & St Luke's is £670,000 (about £924 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EC1V 9JL?

There are 20 schools close to EC1V 9JL, including City of London Primary Academy, Islington (Outstanding), Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre (Good) and St Luke's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EC1V 9JL?

The closest station to EC1V 9JL is Old Street in TfL zone 1, about 494 m away, serving the Great Northern and Northern lines.

How deprived is the area around EC1V 9JL?

EC1V 9JL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,377 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EC1V 9JL (Old Street & St Luke's) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Islington South and Finsbury covering EC1V 9JL is Emily Thornberry (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Kiran Prasad (Labour Party), Troy Martin Gallagher (Labour Party) and Valerie Bossman-Quarshie (Labour Party).