Area Report
Last updated 26 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Islington: a school rated Outstanding 0.1 miles away and Angel Underground Station 0.3 miles off, putting roughly 25 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 7HX.
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
- 99 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 165 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: Hugh Myddelton Primary School (Outstanding) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
147crimes 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.
- 147 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 78.2)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
82GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 68 GP, 14 hospitals, 82 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: CLERKENWELL MEDICAL PRACTICE — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
Angel Underground Station0.3 mi
Angel Underground Station0.3 mi
73 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.07 mi
NestReach: ≈ 25 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
60green spaces
- IMD environment decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 12 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Park (0.27 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
223shops & libraries
- 205 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Sainsburys, The Co-operative Group, Waitrose, Tesco…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.1 mi
Nearest: Sainsburys Islington St John Street Local — 0.1 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 7HX.
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 7HX
EC1V 7HX scores 70/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Sainsburys Islington St John Street Local within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, EC1V 7HX is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 8,750 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 165 schools within the typical catchment area, including 33 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 66 rated Good. The nearest school is City University, within a short walk.
There were 147 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 68 GP surgeries, 14 hospitals and 82 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is CLERKENWELL MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is MOORFIELDS EYE HOSPITAL NHST, 0.6 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
