Living in EC1P, Islington
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around EC1P 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.
Schools nearby
229 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 | 0.1 mi |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.2 mi |
| Winton Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.6 mi |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington | Primary | Outstanding | 0.7 mi |
| Edith Neville Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.0 mi |
| Richard Cobden Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
124 state primary and 39 state secondary schools within range, plus 37 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
37 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Alleyns Regents Park Prep, Charterhouse Square School, City Junior School, City of London School, City of London School for Girls, College Francais Bilingue De Londres and others.
All 37 fee-paying schools near EC1P, 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
16 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 | 34.7% |
| Associate professional and technical | 20.7% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 15.8% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 6.0% |
| Elementary occupations | 5.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
2915 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central EC1P 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 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Islington's figures.
Common questions about EC1P
What is the average house price in EC1P?
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 EC1P?
Prices in Islington are down 8.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
Are the schools good in EC1P?
229 schools sit within 3 miles of central EC1P, and 95% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in EC1P?
2915 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central EC1P in 2026-06, most commonly other theft (Police.uk).
Is EC1P at risk of flooding?
Central EC1P 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 EC1P 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 area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 2915 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is EC1P safe?
2915 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central EC1P 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? EC1P or EC4P, EC1P or EC2P, EC1P or W1A.
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