Is EC2A 2EP a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

2644 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of EC2A 2EP. Most common: Shoplifting.

Shoplifting
421
Violence & sexual offences
414
Other theft
400
Anti-social behaviour
388
Theft from the person
348
Burglary
144
Public order
142
Drugs
113

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 EC2A 2EP 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 EC2A 2EP on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near EC2A 2EP on Check Food Hygiene

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