Postcode EC1Y 0SW is located in a major urban area, within the Bunhill ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Clerkenwell area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 158.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Clerkenwell is £76,823 per year. The nearest station is Barbican located about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest small park is Spa Fields.
Clerkenwell has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,740 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Clerkenwell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 158.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 42.9% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 22 ft away from EC1Y 0SW.
Clerkenwell near EC1Y 0SW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Barbican located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Barbican | Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan | Walking directions to Barbican |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Farringdon | Circle, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Thameslink | Walking directions to Farringdon |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Old Street | Great Northern, Northern | Walking directions to Old Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Spa Fields | Small | Walking directions to Spa Fields |
| 0.4 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 |
Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £615,000 in Bunhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £142,500 up to £2,090,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 76 | £615,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £1,500,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bunhill
In the EC1Y 0SW postcode area, located within Clerkenwell, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC1Y 0SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lodos Food Centre | Islington, EC1V 9JL | Walking directions to Lodos Food Centre |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 55 Central Street, Islington, London, EC1V 3AF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Nelhart News | 127 Aldersgate Street, London, EC1A 4JQ | Walking directions to Nelhart News |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 131 Aldersgate Street, London, EC1A 4JQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 1 Brewhouse Yard, Islington, London, EC1V 4JD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.