Living in EC1M, Islington
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around EC1M 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 EC1M
18 recorded home sales on the streets around central EC1M in the last 2 years, with a median of £835,000 and a range from £380,000 to £6,700,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 2 88A ST JOHN STREET, EC1M 4EH | flat-maisonette | £800,000 | 2026-02-02 |
| FLAT 22 53 BRITTON STREET, EC1M 5UQ | flat-maisonette | £960,000 | 2025-12-10 |
| FLAT 5 1 ST JOHNS PLACE, EC1M 4NP | flat-maisonette | £535,000 | 2025-11-20 |
| FLAT 4 91 - 92 TURNMILL STREET, EC1M 5QU | flat-maisonette | £501,500 | 2025-10-16 |
| FLAT 11 8 EAGLE COURT, EC1M 5QD | flat-maisonette | £380,000 | 2025-10-10 |
| FLAT 6 10 EAGLE COURT, EC1M 5QD | flat-maisonette | £390,000 | 2025-09-22 |
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
249 schools within 3 miles , of which 95% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington | Primary | Outstanding | 0.3 mi |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.4 mi |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.6 mi |
| Winton Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.0 mi |
| The Aldgate School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
| Shoreditch Park Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
139 state primary and 44 state secondary schools within range, plus 34 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
34 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Al-Mizan School, Buttercup Primary School, Charterhouse Square School, City Junior School, City of London School, City of London School for Girls and others.
All 34 fee-paying schools near EC1M, 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
2436 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central EC1M 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 EC1M
What is the average house price in EC1M?
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 EC1M?
Prices in Islington are down 8.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in EC1M?
The median of 18 recorded sales around central EC1M in the last 2 years is £835,000, ranging from £380,000 to £6,700,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in EC1M?
249 schools sit within 3 miles of central EC1M, and 95% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in EC1M?
2436 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central EC1M in 2026-06, most commonly other theft (Police.uk).
Is EC1M at risk of flooding?
Central EC1M 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 EC1M 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 £835,000; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 2436 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is EC1M safe?
2436 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central EC1M 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? EC1M or EC1A, EC1M or EC1N, EC1M or EC1R.
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