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EC1V

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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EC1V is the postcode district for LONDON, located in Greater London, London.

Avg price £1,071,747
1yr change ▲ 12.8%
Crime 269% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£1,071,747

▲ 12.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

273% above national avg

Crime Rate

300.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

269% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

6 schools

Broadband Speed

381 Mbps

Property Prices in EC1V

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in EC1V is £1,071,747, which is 18% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in EC1V cost 273.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in EC1V have risen 12.8% 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 £2,036,319 0
Semi-detached £2,012,500 2
Terraced £1,382,820 25
Flat £856,645 934
All types £1,071,747 1006

5-Year Price History

£1007K £1045K £1084K £1122K £1160K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in EC1V

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

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, EC1V 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
109.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
23.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
15.7 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
75.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
218.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in EC1V

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

EC1V has 6 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Moreland Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St Luke's CofE Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Primary Good mi
Dallington School Other Not inspected mi
City University Other Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

2

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

266,758

Population

57

Median Age

15%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
15.0%
Private rent
30.0%
Social rent
41.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in EC1V are 381.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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381.0 Mbps

Avg Download

69.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

95%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in EC1V is collected by Hackney. The Band D rate is £1,773/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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EC1V — LONDON

Area Summary

EC1V (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£1,071,747, 273% above national average), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), 6 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (381 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about EC1V LONDON

What is the average house price in EC1V LONDON?
The average house price in EC1V (LONDON) is £1,071,747, based on 1006 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 273% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 12.8% over the past year.
Is EC1V LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in EC1V 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 (109.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (75.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of EC1V LONDON?
The population of EC1V (LONDON) is approximately 266,758 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 57 years. 15% of homes are owner-occupied, 30% are privately rented, and 41% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in EC1V?
The average broadband download speed in EC1V is 381 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 95%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in EC1V LONDON?
There are 6 schools in or near EC1V. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

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