Area Report
Last updated 04 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Islington: a school rated Outstanding within a short walk, Old Street Rail Station 0.4 miles off, putting roughly 40 km² within half an hour by public transport and less recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around EC1Y 0TA.
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?
22Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 106 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 177 schools in total
- IMD education decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: City of London Primary Academy, Islington (Outstanding) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
90crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 90 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 48.9)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
90GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 79 GP, 11 hospitals, 85 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: THE NEAMAN PRACTICE — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
Old Street Rail Station0.4 mi
Farringdon Rail Station0.5 mi
Moorgate Rail Station0.5 mi
Barbican Underground Station0.2 mi
Old Street Underground Station0.4 mi
Old Street Underground Station0.4 mi
68 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.02 mi
NestReach: ≈ 40 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
52green spaces
- 14.1 ha total
- largest park 2.5 ha (0.36 mi away)
Nearest: Golden Lane Leisure Centre — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
232shops & libraries
- 211 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Waitrose, The Co-operative Group, Marks and Spencer…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Tesco Clerkenwell Central St Express — 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 EC1Y 0TA.
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 EC1Y.
Average sold price by property type across the EC1Y district, 2021–2026.
About EC1Y 0TA
EC1Y 0TA scores 80/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in transport and local amenities — with Old Street Rail Station 0.4 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, EC1Y 0TA is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 14,740 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 177 schools within the typical catchment area, including 37 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 69 rated Good. The nearest school is City of London Primary Academy, Islington (Ofsted: Outstanding), within a short walk.
There were 90 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 79 GP surgeries, 11 hospitals and 85 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is THE NEAMAN PRACTICE, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is MOORFIELDS EYE HOSPITAL NHST, 0.4 mi away. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
