What are house prices in Old Street & St Luke's?

Based on 100 recent sales, the median price is £627,500.

How noisy is EC1Y 0UR?

Noise level is Very High (approx. >=75.0 dB) from road about 86.3 ft away.

Is EC1Y 0UR at risk of flooding?

No risk of flooding, score 0/10.

How much social housing is near EC1Y 0UR?

About 91.1% on this street and 52.2% across the surrounding area.

Which ward and council is EC1Y 0UR in?

EC1Y 0UR is in Bunhill ward, Islington council (London).

Which supermarkets are close to EC1Y 0UR?

Nearby amenities include 15 supermarkets, closest supermarket is Lodos Food Centre

What's the nearest station to EC1Y 0UR and how far is it?

The nearest station is Barbican, about 0.2 miles away; there are 5 stations nearby.

How safe is Old Street & St Luke's (EC1Y 0UR)?

Crime level is very high with about 158.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in Old Street & St Luke's near EC1Y 0UR.

Are there parks near EC1Y 0UR?

Yes - 10 parks; the nearest small park is Spa Fields about 0.5 miles away.

What schools are near EC1Y 0UR and how are they rated?

There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools; Ofsted ratings include primary: 3 Outstanding and 7 Good; secondary: 1 Outstanding and 0 Good.

What's the local population and density?

Population around Old Street & St Luke's is 356 with density 16588.8 per km².

What's the average income in Old Street & St Luke's?

Average resident income is about £56,700 per year.

Postcode insights

EC1Y 0UR

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Bunhill

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England / London / Islington / Old Street & St Luke's / Bunhill / EC1Y 0UR

Overview

Postcode EC1Y 0UR 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 158.5 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 Barbican located about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest small park is Spa Fields.

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

158

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

5/10

Social housing

91.1%

Connectivity

9/10

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 10,815 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Old Street & St Luke's has a very high crime rate, with approximately 158.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

91.1%

Approximately 91.1% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income of residents in Old Street & St Luke's is £56,700 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 86 ft away from EC1Y 0UR.

Flood risk

No risk

Old Street & St Luke's near EC1Y 0UR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is Barbican located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Distance	Zone	Name	Lines
0.2 mi	1	Barbican	Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan
0.4 mi	1	Old Street	Great Northern, Northern
0.4 mi	1	Farringdon	Circle, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Thameslink

Parks

Distance	Name	Size
0.5 mi	Spa Fields	Small
0.4 mi	Bunhill Fields Burial Ground	Small
0.3 mi	King Square Gardens	Small

Area Profile

Population

356

Population density

16,588.8 per km²

Demographics

British

175

48.48%

African

10.8%

Other White

9.97%

Other

9.14%

Other Asian

3.6%

Total population: 361

Housing

Other social rented

127

86.99%

Private landlord or letting agency

4.11%

Social rents from council

4.11%

Other forms of private rent

2.05%

Owns outright

1.37%

Total households: 146

Property prices in Bunhill

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £627,500 in Bunhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £142,500 up to £3,700,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	99	£625,000	£348,000	£520,000	£827,750	£1,838,290
Semi-Detached	1	£2,524,999	£2,524,999	£2,524,999	£2,524,999	£2,524,999

10 years price trend in Bunhill

Schools

In the EC1Y 0UR postcode area, located within Old Street & St Luke's, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Distance	Phase	Name	Type	Rating
0.0 mi	Primary	City of London Primary Academy, Islington	Free schools	Outstanding
0.2 mi	Not applicable	Dallington School	Other independent school	N/A
0.2 mi	Primary	Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre	Community school	Good

Local amenities

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	Lodos Food Centre	Islington, EC1V 9JL
0.2 mi	Tesco Express	55 Central Street, Islington, London, EC1V 3AF
0.2 mi	Nelhart News	127 Aldersgate Street, London, EC1A 4JQ
0.2 mi	Tesco Express	131 Aldersgate Street, London, EC1A 4JQ
0.2 mi	Waitrose	Cherry Tree Walk, London, EC1Y 8NX

Distance	Name	Address
0 mi	PIVO Original Czech Beer Hub	2-4 Old Street, London, EC1V 9AA
0 mi	Il Cicchetto	Old Street, Islington, EC1V 9AQ
0.1 mi	The Shakespeare	2 Goswell Road, London, EC1M 7AA
0.1 mi	The Sutton Arms	16 Great Sutton Street, London, EC1V 0DN
0.2 mi	The 1920 Bar	19-20 Great Sutton Street, London, EC1V 0DR

Distance	Name	Address
0 mi	Nusa Kitchen	10 Old Street, London, EC1V 9AB
0 mi	Old St Cafe	36 Old Street, Islington, London, EC1V 9AE
0 mi	Banh Mi Ancient Saigon	38 Old Street, London, EC1V 9AE
0 mi	Domino's	40 Old Street, Islington, London, EC1V 9AE
0 mi	Biryani guys	42 Old Street, London, EC1V 9AE

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	Chauhan S Chemist	36 Goswell Road, London, EC1M 7AA
0.2 mi	Portmans Pharmacy	5 Cherry Tree Walk, London, EC1Y 8NX
0.3 mi	Apex Pharmacy	Islington, EC1V 9JS
0.5 mi	Boots	25-27 Farringdon Road, London, EC1M 3HA

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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