Postcode EC2A 1AJ 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 542.0 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 Moorgate located about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, closest small park is Bunhill Fields Burial Ground.
Old Street & St Luke's has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,549 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Old Street & St Luke's has a very high crime rate, with approximately 542.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.7% 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 60 ft away from EC2A 1AJ.
Old Street & St Luke's near EC2A 1AJ 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 |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Liverpool Street | C2C, Central, Circle, Elizabeth, Greater Anglia, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Overground | Walking directions to Liverpool Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bunhill Fields Burial Ground | Small | Walking directions to Bunhill Fields Burial Ground |
| 0 mi | Finsbury Square | Small | Walking directions to Finsbury Square |
| 0.2 mi | Finsbury Circus Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Finsbury Circus 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 EC2A 1AJ postcode area, located within Old Street & St Luke's, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC2A 1AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 21-24 Chiswell Street, London, EC1Y 4TY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 21 City Road, London, EC1Y 1AG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Doufu | Paul Street, Islington, EC2A 4JJ | Walking directions to Doufu |
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | Cherry Tree Walk, London, EC1Y 8NX | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Snowden Street, London, EC2A 2AW | 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.