Is EC1V 9BF a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

2644 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of EC1V 9BF. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
477
Shoplifting
476
Anti-social behaviour
446
Theft from the person
323
Other theft
287
Public order
121
Burglary
112
Robbery
97

House prices

£673,384

Average price in Islington (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Down 8.1% year on year.

Terraced
£1,141,667
Semi-detached
£1,394,409
Detached
£1,669,506
Flat / maisonette
£559,954

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for EC1V 9BF 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 9BF on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near EC1V 9BF on Check Food Hygiene

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