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EC1R

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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EC1R covers LONDON in Greater London, London.

Avg price £1,710,636
1yr change ▼ 14.8%
Crime 269% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£1,710,636

▼ 14.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

496% above national avg

Crime Rate

300.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

269% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

2 schools

Broadband Speed

378 Mbps

Property Prices in EC1R

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in EC1R is £1,710,636, which is 31% above the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in EC1R cost 496.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in EC1R have fallen 14.8% 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 £3,250,000 2
Semi-detached £2,052,763 0
Terraced £1,752,791 15
Flat £898,110 131
All types £1,710,636 180

5-Year Price History

£1421K £1602K £1783K £1964K £2145K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in EC1R

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

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, EC1R 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
103.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
23.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
16.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
88.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
259.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in EC1R

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

EC1R has 2 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Christopher Hatton Primary School Primary Outstanding mi
Hugh Myddelton Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

216,943

Population

62

Median Age

14%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
14.0%
Private rent
33.0%
Social rent
34.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in EC1R are 378.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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378.0 Mbps

Avg Download

68.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

94%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in EC1R is collected by Camden. The Band D rate is £1,900/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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EC1R — LONDON

Area Summary

EC1R (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£1,710,636, 496% above national average), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), 2 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (378 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about EC1R LONDON

What is the average house price in EC1R LONDON?
The average house price in EC1R (LONDON) is £1,710,636, based on 180 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 496% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 14.8% over the past year.
Is EC1R LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in EC1R 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 (103.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (88.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of EC1R LONDON?
The population of EC1R (LONDON) is approximately 216,943 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 14% of homes are owner-occupied, 33% are privately rented, and 34% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in EC1R?
The average broadband download speed in EC1R is 378 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 94%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in EC1R LONDON?
There are 2 schools in or near EC1R. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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