London EC1Y area guide
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Is London EC1Y a good place to live?
In London (EC1Y), recorded crime is 250% above the national average, homes sell for around £713,463 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (2 of 2 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 250% 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
£713,463
Population
11,339
Recorded crime
796.6
Schools
2
Broadband
91%
Flood risk
None
Flood risk in London EC1Y
London EC1Y has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~3,425 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 EC1Y, 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 (4 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in EC1Y (May 24–Apr 26, average 86/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 35
- One-person households
- 45%
- Households with children
- 17%
- Households
- 5,214
Owned 28% · Social rent 37% · Private rent 33%
Census 2021 (ONS), for EC1Y.
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London EC1Y: frequently asked questions
Is London EC1Y a good place to live?
In London (EC1Y), recorded crime is 250% above the national average, homes sell for around £713,463 on average, there are 2 schools in the area (2 of 2 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 EC1Y?
Recorded crime in London EC1Y runs at 796.6 per 1,000 properties, 250% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is London EC1Y safe?
Crime in London EC1Y is above the national average. Recorded crime in London EC1Y runs at 796.6 per 1,000 properties, 250% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in London EC1Y?
Homes in London EC1Y sell for around £713,463 on average, based on 44 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is London EC1Y at risk of flooding?
London EC1Y has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~3,425 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
How many schools are there in London EC1Y?
There are 2 schools in London EC1Y (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in London EC1Y any good?
Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in London EC1Y, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is London EC1Y a deprived area?
London EC1Y sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).