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Living in EC1Y, Islington

Average price

£654,286

-8.6% in a year · -3.8% in 5 years

Area score

29/100

Poor · around EC1Y 8JJ

Crime

2574

reported a month within a mile of the centre

House prices over 10 years

Islington · UK House Price Index

20172026

What makes up the score

Crime2574 crimes a month within a mile
Flood riskLow flood risk
Schools0 good or outstanding schools nearby

Who lives here

Census 2021, neighbourhood around EC1Y 8JJ

Owners 14%Private renters 42%Social renters 44%

Schools nearby

  • Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
  • City of London Primary Academy, Islington
  • Guildhall School of Music and Drama
  • City of London School for Girls
  • St Luke's CofE Primary School

Figures for EC1Y 8JJ and its surroundings, updated 14 Nov 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right, police.uk, ONS and other Open Government Licence data.