London EC1R area guide
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Is London EC1R a good place to live?
In London (EC1R), recorded crime is 193% above the national average, homes sell for around £2,823,092 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 193% above average
- A Floodnone risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£2,823,092
Population
15,537
Recorded crime
666.7
Schools
2
Broadband
95%
Flood risk
None
Flood risk in London EC1R
London EC1R has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,103 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in EC1R, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (13 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in EC1R (May 24–Apr 26, average 157/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 34
- One-person households
- 42%
- Households with children
- 18%
- Households
- 6,999
Owned 23% · Social rent 45% · Private rent 31%
Census 2021 (ONS), for EC1R.
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London EC1R: frequently asked questions
Is London EC1R a good place to live?
In London (EC1R), recorded crime is 193% above the national average, homes sell for around £2,823,092 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in London EC1R?
Recorded crime in London EC1R runs at 666.7 per 1,000 properties, 193% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is London EC1R safe?
Crime in London EC1R is above the national average. Recorded crime in London EC1R runs at 666.7 per 1,000 properties, 193% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in London EC1R?
Homes in London EC1R sell for around £2,823,092 on average, based on 86 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is London EC1R at risk of flooding?
London EC1R has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,103 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
How many schools are there in London EC1R?
There are 2 schools in London EC1R (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in London EC1R any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in London EC1R, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is London EC1R a deprived area?
London EC1R sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).