Area Report
Last updated 05 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Islington: a school rated Good 0.4 miles away, Moorgate Rail Station 0.3 miles off, putting roughly 35 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 EC2A 2BB.
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?
27Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 111 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 181 schools in total
- IMD education decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre (Good) — 0.4 mi
Is it safe?
121crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 121 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 54.6)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
84GP & 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.
- 75 GP, 9 hospitals, 87 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: LIVI SYSTMONE SOUTHAMPTON — 0.0 mi
Can I get to work?
Moorgate Rail Station0.3 mi
London Liverpool Street Rail Station0.3 mi
Old Street Rail Station0.3 mi
Moorgate Underground Station0.2 mi
Old Street Underground Station0.2 mi
Liverpool Street Underground Station0.3 mi
72 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.05 mi
NestReach: ≈ 35 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
30green spaces
- 11.1 ha total
- largest park 2.5 ha (0.16 mi away)
Nearest: Bowling Green (0.60 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
219shops & libraries
- 201 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Marks and Spencer, Sainsburys, Waitrose…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.4 mi
Nearest: Tesco City Rd 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 EC2A 2BB.
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 EC2A.
Average sold price by property type across the EC2A district, 2021–2026.
About EC2A 2BB
EC2A 2BB scores 77/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Tesco City Rd Express 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, EC2A 2BB is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 12,549 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 181 schools within the typical catchment area, including 38 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 73 rated Good. The nearest school is The Lyceum, within a short walk.
There were 121 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 75 GP surgeries, 9 hospitals and 87 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is LIVI SYSTMONE SOUTHAMPTON, within a short walk. The nearest hospital is MOORFIELDS EYE HOSPITAL NHST, 0.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
