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EC1A

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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EC1A is the postcode district for LONDON, located in Greater London, London.

Avg price £1,158,485
1yr change ▼ 6.6%
Crime 269% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£1,158,485

▼ 6.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

304% above national avg

Crime Rate

300.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

269% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

0 schools

Broadband Speed

216 Mbps

Property Prices in EC1A

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in EC1A is £1,158,485, which is 11% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in EC1A cost 303.7% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in EC1A have fallen 6.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £2,201,122 0
Semi-detached £1,390,182 0
Terraced £1,585,000 2
Flat £891,205 76
All types £1,158,485 96

5-Year Price History

£1089K £1118K £1148K £1177K £1207K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in EC1A

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, EC1A has a crime rate significantly 269% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
100.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
23.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
13.7 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
75.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
266.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in EC1A

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

School data for EC1A is not currently available.

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0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

223,024

Population

62

Median Age

15%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
15.0%
Private rent
29.0%
Social rent
40.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in EC1A are 216.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 74% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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216.0 Mbps

Avg Download

39.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

65%

Superfast Coverage

51%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in EC1A is collected by Islington. The Band D rate is £1,815/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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EC1A — LONDON

Area Summary

EC1A (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£1,158,485, 304% above national average), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), and excellent broadband (216 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about EC1A LONDON

What is the average house price in EC1A LONDON?
The average house price in EC1A (LONDON) is £1,158,485, based on 96 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 304% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 6.6% over the past year.
Is EC1A LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in EC1A is above the national average (300.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (100.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (75.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of EC1A LONDON?
The population of EC1A (LONDON) is approximately 223,024 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 15% of homes are owner-occupied, 29% are privately rented, and 40% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in EC1A?
The average broadband download speed in EC1A is 216 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 65% of premises, ultrafast to 51%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

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