Is EC1Y 8JL a nice place to live?
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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)
2616 crimes recorded
Within roughly a mile of EC1Y 8JL. Most common: Shoplifting.
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 EC1Y 8JL 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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CQC ratings near EC1Y 8JL on Check My GP
Food hygiene ratings
FSA ratings near EC1Y 8JL on Check Food Hygiene
Nearby postcodes
Compare crime and area data a short walk away.