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EC1Y

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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EC1Y is the postcode district for LONDON, located in Greater London, London.

Avg price £1,186,798
1yr change ▲ 162.1%
Crime 269% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£1,186,798

▲ 162.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

314% 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

350 Mbps

Property Prices in EC1Y

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in EC1Y is £1,186,798, which is 9% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in EC1Y cost 313.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in EC1Y have risen 162.1% 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 £4,800,618 1
Semi-detached £1,424,158 0
Terraced £1,963,333 3
Flat £724,208 76
All types £1,186,798 92

5-Year Price History

£713K £1003K £1292K £1581K £1870K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in EC1Y

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

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, EC1Y 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
109.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
26.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
14.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
71.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
247.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in EC1Y

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

EC1Y has 2 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre Primary Good mi
City of London Primary Academy, Islington Primary Outstanding mi

1

Outstanding

1

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 EC1Y are 350.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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350.0 Mbps

Avg Download

63.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

89%

Superfast Coverage

87%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in EC1Y 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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EC1Y — LONDON

Area Summary

EC1Y (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£1,186,798, 314% above national average), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), 2 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (350 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about EC1Y LONDON

What is the average house price in EC1Y LONDON?
The average house price in EC1Y (LONDON) is £1,186,798, based on 92 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 314% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 162.1% over the past year.
Is EC1Y LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in EC1Y 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 (109.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (71.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of EC1Y LONDON?
The population of EC1Y (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 EC1Y?
The average broadband download speed in EC1Y is 350 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 89% of premises, ultrafast to 87%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in EC1Y LONDON?
There are 2 schools in or near EC1Y. 100% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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