Is EC1V 1JS a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

2656 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of EC1V 1JS. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
487
Shoplifting
479
Anti-social behaviour
445
Theft from the person
317
Other theft
271
Public order
132
Burglary
109
Robbery
101

House prices

£605,729

Average price in Hackney (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Down 2.6% year on year.

Terraced
£960,633
Semi-detached
£1,193,876
Detached
£1,330,617
Flat / maisonette
£524,885

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for EC1V 1JS 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 EC1V 1JS on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near EC1V 1JS on Check Food Hygiene

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