EC1P or W1A?
Two neighbouring postcode districts compared on sold prices, energy, flood risk, crime and deprivation, all from the same official sources as every report on this site.
- EC1P recorded fewer crimes in the same period, though busier places always record more.
- W1A is the less deprived of the two on the Index of Multiple Deprivation.
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EC1P
Islington
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W1A
Camden
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|---|---|---|
| Median home sale nearby | — | £1,530,000
from 6 sales |
| Average sold price | — | £1,186,605 |
| Area price growth (YoY) | -8.1% (Islington) | -7.1% (Camden) |
| Dwelling type | — | Ground-floor flat |
| Floor area | — | 74 m² |
| Built | — | 2024 |
| Energy rating | — | C |
| Heating cost (EPC est.) | — | £353/yr |
| Flood zone | Zone 1 (low probability) | Zone 1 (low probability) |
| Crime nearby | 2915 recorded | 3103 recorded |
| Deprivation decile | 4 of 10 | 5 of 10 |
Common questions
Which has less crime, EC1P or W1A?
EC1P recorded fewer crimes in the same period (2915 in EC1P against 3103 in W1A, Police.uk). Busier places record more, so read this alongside how built-up each area is rather than on its own.
Is EC1P or W1A the more affluent area?
On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, EC1P sits in decile 4 of 10 and W1A in decile 5, where 10 is the least deprived.
Should I buy in EC1P or W1A?
That depends on what you need, and no dataset answers it. What this page gives you is the evidence side by side: what homes actually sell for, the energy ratings, the flood zone, recorded crime and deprivation, each traced to the body that published it.
A quick side-by-side snapshot only. Open each property's full report for the complete picture.