Is EC1A 4JU a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-09)

2305 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of EC1A 4JU. Most common: Shoplifting.

Shoplifting
389
Theft from the person
387
Violence & sexual offences
377
Other theft
370
Anti-social behaviour
254
Public order
114
Burglary
91
Robbery
84

House prices

£654,286

Average price in Islington (2026-08, UK House Price Index). Down 8.6% year on year.

Terraced
£1,120,134
Semi-detached
£1,372,370
Detached
£1,615,582
Flat / maisonette
£542,886

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for EC1A 4JU specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near EC1A 4JU on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near EC1A 4JU on Check Food Hygiene

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