Area Report
Last updated 04 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Islington: a school rated Good within a short walk and Angel Underground Station 0.4 miles off, putting roughly 35 km² within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around EC1V 7AQ.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
33Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 106 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 172 schools in total
- IMD education decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Moreland Primary School (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
127crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 127 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 51)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
77GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 67 GP, 10 hospitals, 83 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: CITY ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.4 mi
Can I get to work?
Angel Underground Station0.4 mi
Angel Underground Station0.4 mi
65 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.04 mi
NestReach: ≈ 35 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
61green spaces
- IMD environment decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 12.5 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Playground (0.10 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
227shops & libraries
- 208 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Co-operative Group, Sainsburys, Tesco, Waitrose…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.2 mi
Nearest: Co-op London - City Road — 0.2 mi
In Islington, 70% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (93% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 84% got their first preference (96% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Islington, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near EC1V 7AQ.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in EC1V.
Average sold price by property type across the EC1V district, 2021–2026.
About EC1V 7AQ
EC1V 7AQ scores 73/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Co-op London - City Road 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, EC1V 7AQ is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 10,377 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 2/10).
There are 172 schools within the typical catchment area, including 35 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 71 rated Good. The nearest school is Moreland Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 127 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 67 GP surgeries, 10 hospitals and 83 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is CITY ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.4 mi away. The nearest hospital is MOORFIELDS EYE HOSPITAL NHST, 0.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
