Postcode EC1Y 8QE 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 132.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Old Street & St Luke's is £63,642 per year. The nearest station is Old Street located about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest small park is Bunhill Fields Burial Ground.
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.
Old Street & St Luke's has a very high crime rate, with approximately 132.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.4% 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.
The average income per household in Old Street & St Luke's is £63,642 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 166 ft away from EC1Y 8QE.
Old Street & St Luke's near EC1Y 8QE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Old Street located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Moorgate | Circle, Great Northern, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Northern | Walking directions to Moorgate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bunhill Fields Burial Ground | Small | Walking directions to Bunhill Fields Burial Ground |
| 0.4 mi | King Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to King Square Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Finsbury Square | Small | Walking directions to Finsbury Square |
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 8QE postcode area, located within Old Street & St Luke's, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC1Y 8QE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 185 Old Street, London, EC1V 9NP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | M&S Food | 201 Old Street, London, EC1V 9NP | Walking directions to M&S Food |
| 0.1 mi | ALDI | 205 Old Street, London, EC1V 9NR | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.1 mi | Shell Select | Mallow Street, Islington, EC1Y 8RQ | Walking directions to Shell Select |
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | Cherry Tree Walk, London, EC1Y 8NX | Walking directions to Waitrose |
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.