Postcode EC1Y 4TY 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 534.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.1× 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 Moorgate, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Bunhill Fields Burial Ground.
Old Street & St Luke's has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,063 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Old Street & St Luke's has a very high crime rate, with approximately 534.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.2% 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 per household in Old Street & St Luke's is £63,642 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 319 ft away from EC1Y 4TY.
Old Street & St Luke's near EC1Y 4TY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Moorgate located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Moorgate | Circle, Great Northern, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Northern | Walking directions to Moorgate |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Old Street | Great Northern, Northern | Walking directions to Old Street |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Barbican | Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan | Walking directions to Barbican |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bunhill Fields Burial Ground | Small | Walking directions to Bunhill Fields Burial Ground |
| 0.1 mi | Finsbury Square | Small | Walking directions to Finsbury Square |
| 0.3 mi | Finsbury Circus Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Finsbury Circus Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £1,500,000 | £774 |
| Flats | 62 | £670,000 | £925 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £999 |
| 2017 | £1,027 |
| 2018 | £1,003 |
| 2019 | £992 |
| 2020 | £945 |
| 2021 | £984 |
| 2022 | £941 |
| 2023 | £935 |
| 2024 | £952 |
| 2025 | £934 |
| 2026 | £888 |
There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC1Y 4TY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2025 | Flat 3102, 5, Moor Lane, London, EC2Y 9BB | Flats | Leasehold | £2,600,000 | |
| 29 May 2025 | Flat 2410, 5, Moor Lane, London, EC2Y 9BA | Flats | Leasehold | £480,000 | |
| 16 Feb 2026 | Flat 1806, 5, Moor Lane, London, EC2Y 9AZ | Flats | Leasehold | £550,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | Flat 1508, 5, Moor Lane, London, EC2Y 9AZ | Flats | Leasehold | £670,000 | |
| 08 May 2026 | Flat 1402, 5, Moor Lane, London, EC2Y 9AP | Flats | Leasehold | £880,000 |
In the EC1Y 4TY postcode area, located within Old Street & St Luke's, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC1Y 4TY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | 21-24 Chiswell Street, London, EC1Y 4TY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Waitrose | Cherry Tree Walk, London, EC1Y 8NX | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 21 City Road, London, EC1Y 1AG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | 4 Convenience | 4 Moorfields, London, EC2Y 9AA | Walking directions to 4 Convenience |
| 0.2 mi | Little Fresh | 78 Moorgate, London, EC2M 6SE | Walking directions to Little Fresh |
Annual council tax rates for Islington district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for EC1Y 4TY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kiran Prasad
Bunhill - Elected 7 May 2026
Troy Martin Gallagher
Bunhill - Elected 7 May 2026
Valerie Bossman-Quarshie
Bunhill - Elected 7 May 2026
Emily Thornberry
Islington South and Finsbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EC1Y 4TY records about 534 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.
The median sale price around EC1Y 4TY 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.
There are 20 schools close to EC1Y 4TY, including Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre (Good) and City of London School for Girls. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EC1Y 4TY is Moorgate in TfL zone 1, about 272 m away, serving the Circle, Great Northern, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan and Northern lines.
EC1Y 4TY scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,063 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Islington South and Finsbury covering EC1Y 4TY 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).