About EC1Y 0ST
EC1Y 0ST scores 71/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and schools — with Tesco Barbican Express about 3 minutes' walk away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, EC1Y 0ST is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 14,915 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 1/10).
There are 178 schools within the typical catchment area, including 37 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 67 rated Good. The nearest school is City of London Primary Academy, Islington (Ofsted: Outstanding), within a short walk.
There were 93 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 91 GP surgeries, 10 hospitals and 82 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is THE NEAMAN PRACTICE, about 6 minutes' walk away. The nearest hospital is ST BARTHOLOMEWS HOSPITAL, about 7 minutes' walk away. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
The nearest rail stations are Farringdon Rail Station (Train, about 8 minutes' walk away), Old Street Rail Station (Train, about 8 minutes' walk away), Moorgate Rail Station (Train, about 9 minutes' walk away), Barbican Underground Station (Tube/Metro, about 4 minutes' walk away), Farringdon Underground Station (Tube/Metro, about 8 minutes' walk away), Farringdon Underground Station (Tube/Metro, about 8 minutes' walk away). There are also 71 bus stops within walking distance.
The location is in Flood Zone 1 (low risk — less than a 1 in 1,000 annual chance of river or sea flooding). road traffic noise is moderate (about 57 dB Lden).
There are 54 green spaces within walking distance, totalling 14.3 hectares of parks and outdoor space. The nearest is Golden Lane Leisure Centre, within a short walk.
There are 212 supermarkets in the wider area, including Tesco, Waitrose, The Co-operative Group, Sainsburys and others. The nearest is Tesco Barbican Express, about 3 minutes' walk away. A public library is about 5 minutes' walk away.
Sources: DfE/Ofsted, UK Police API, NHS ODS, NaPTAN, Environment Agency, Ordnance Survey, Natural England, DEFRA, Geolytix and Arts Council England. For an interactive map view, explore EC1Y 0ST on NestScope.