Living in EC1A, Islington
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around EC1A in Islington. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Islington: £673,384, down 8.1% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider London average is £553,870.
What actually sold around EC1A
27 recorded home sales on the streets around central EC1A in the last 2 years, with a median of £575,000 and a range from £345,000 to £2,500,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 2 DA VINCI HOUSE, 44 SAFFRON HILL, EC1N 8FH | flat-maisonette | £700,000 | 2026-03-12 |
| FLAT 6 67 TURNMILL STREET, EC1M 5RR | flat-maisonette | £525,000 | 2026-01-12 |
| FLAT 19 THACKERY COURT, 75 TURNMILL STREET, EC1M 5SY | flat-maisonette | £410,000 | 2026-01-09 |
| FLAT 22 53 BRITTON STREET, EC1M 5UQ | flat-maisonette | £960,000 | 2025-12-10 |
| FLAT 8 CITY VIEW APARTMENTS, 29A SAFFRON HILL, EC1N 8AG | flat-maisonette | £345,000 | 2025-12-09 |
| FLAT 2A 69 - 71 FARRINGDON ROAD, EC1M 3JB | flat-maisonette | £485,000 | 2025-11-28 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
250 schools within 3 miles , of which 95% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.4 mi |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington | Primary | Outstanding | 0.4 mi |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.5 mi |
| Winton Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.0 mi |
| The Aldgate School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
| Shoreditch Park Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
137 state primary and 42 state secondary schools within range, plus 38 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
38 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Al-Mizan School, Alleyns Regents Park Prep, Buttercup Primary School, Charterhouse Square School, City Junior School, City of London School and others.
All 38 fee-paying schools near EC1A, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
15 higher education institutions within 3 miles: Birkbeck College, City University, Courtauld Institute of Art, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, King's College London, London Metropolitan University and others.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 43.8% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 19.9% |
| Associate professional and technical | 17.3% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 5.6% |
| Sales and customer service | 3.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
2504 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central EC1A in 2026-06, most commonly other theft.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Islington's figures.
Common questions about EC1A
What is the average house price in EC1A?
The average sold price in Islington is £673,384 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in EC1A?
Prices in Islington are down 8.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in EC1A?
The median of 27 recorded sales around central EC1A in the last 2 years is £575,000, ranging from £345,000 to £2,500,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in EC1A?
250 schools sit within 3 miles of central EC1A, and 95% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in EC1A?
2504 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central EC1A in 2026-06, most commonly other theft (Police.uk).
Is EC1A at risk of flooding?
Central EC1A sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is EC1A a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 95% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £575,000; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 2504 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is EC1A safe?
2504 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central EC1A in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was other theft. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? EC1A or EC1M, EC1A or EC1N, EC1A or EC4A.
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