EC1V 8AR

St Peter's & Canalside · Islington · England

Updated September 2026

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Local authority
Islington
Postcode district
EC1V
Postcode sector
EC1V 8

Nearby postcodes

Nearby postcode distances
Postcode Distance
EC1V 8AW 20 m
EC1V 8BS 27 m
EC1V 8AT 36 m
EC1V 8DJ 45 m
EC1V 8BA 47 m
Complete postcode fields and official codes
Postcode
EC1V 8AR
Status
Current
Introduced
1 January 1980
Terminated
Not published
Postcode area
EC
Postcode district
EC1V
Postcode sector
EC1V 8
Latitude
51.528441
Longitude
-0.096906
British National Grid easting
532,110
British National Grid northing
182,775

Statistical and administrative geographies

Country
England · E92000001
Region
London · E12000007
Local authority district
Islington · E09000019
Parish or community
E43000209
Output area
E00013443
Lower layer super output area
Islington 023B · E01002702
Middle layer super output area
Islington 023 · E02000576

Postcode source versions

Explore EC1V

Schools

Within 3.1 miles of this postcode

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Open schools
397
Primary
193
Secondary
55
  1. Moreland Primary School

    Community school

    168 m
  2. The ArtsXchange

    Free schools alternative provision

    199 m
  3. City University

    Higher education institutions

    381 m

Recorded crime

Within 1 mile of this postcode

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Published events
25,160
Months covered
12
Latest month
June 2026

Most recorded categories in this period

  • Violence and sexual offences 4,904
  • Theft from the person 3,440
  • Other theft 3,314
  • Shoplifting 3,302
  • Anti social behaviour 2,394

Census 2021

Population and age profile

Postcode residents
21

16 female, 5 male

Postcode households
Not supplied
Residents per household
Not available
EC1V 8 residents
2,291

Age bands in EC1V 8

Wider postcode sector
Age 0 to 14
19.8%

386 residents

Age 15 to 24
18.7%

365 residents

Age 25 to 44
37.2%

726 residents

Age 45 to 64
16.8%

328 residents

Age 65 and over
7.6%

148 residents

This postcode contained 0.9% of the sector's usual residents on Census Day. The age profile describes the wider EC1V 8 sector, not people in this individual postcode.

Small counts are adjusted for privacy, so totals can differ slightly between Census tables.

Census Day: 21 March 2021. Sources: ONS/Nomis P001-P004 and ONS CT21_0228. Age table version 2024-04-08.

Fixed broadband coverage

Ofcom's predicted availability across all residential and commercial premises in this postcode in January 2026.

Superfast, 30 Mbit/s+
100%
Ultrafast, 100 Mbit/s+
100%
Ultrafast, 300 Mbit/s+
100%
Gigabit-capable
100%
Unable to receive decent fixed or FWA broadband
0%
Next Generation Access
100%
Decent broadband available from fixed wireless
0%

Predicted coverage, not measured speeds. Check availability for your address with a provider. Postcode-level full-fibre figures are not published in this release.

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations Spring 2026, version 2026-01-v2. Contains Ofcom data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Planning applications

Mapped applications within 1,000 metres of this postcode point.

Available records
16
Records since 17 September 2020
8
Latest available record date
1 September 2025
London Borough of Camden
Partial beta coverage
This beta dataset covers only Adur, Camden, Doncaster and Worthing and is not a complete national planning register. Doncaster records have no published coordinates, so they cannot be matched to local reports.

Latest available applications

  1. 2025/3764/P Decision dated 1 September 2025 988 m away

    Erection of 4 no. outdoor padel courts with associated enclosures, and service buildings including café and toilets (Use Class F2(c)) for a temporary period of two years.

    Mclaren Construction (London) Ltd. Site Office 22 - 23 Tileyard Road London N7 9AH

    London Borough of Camden No objection
  2. 2025/2982/P Decision dated 9 July 2025 988 m away

    Demolition of exisitng part 1, part 2 storey community use building; the construction of 79 new dwellings with associated private amenity space for affordable and private homes, provided in three blocks of 15 storeys, 9 storeys, and 2 to 5 storeys, the provision of a medical centre and library and ancillary uses, associated bicycle parking, mobility scooter stores, refuse stores and improvements to the public realm. (DEPARTURE FROM DEVELOPMENT PLAN) RE-CONSULTATION FOR AMENDMENTS TO INTERNAL LAYOUT

    Vorley Road Bus Stand & 4 Vorley Road London N19 5JH

    London Borough of Camden No objection
  3. 2025/2754/P Decision dated 3 July 2025 988 m away

    Demolition of the existing buildings (with part retention of the existing basement and foundations) and the construction of a new building of ground plus 45 storeys (with basements) for use as offices (Class E (g)), flexible commercial and cultural uses (Use Classes E (a/b/c), F1, F2), multi-functional spaces (sui generis) and a public lavatory (sui generis); the creation of a series of external walkways and terraces at the lower levels; public realm and highways works; the excavation and re-landscaping of the former churchyard of St Augustine Papey; the excavation and provision of visual access to the remains of the Roman Wall; ancillary plant, servicing and parking and all associated works with the proposed development. This application is accompanied by an Environmental Statement which is available for inspection with the planning application. Electronic copies of the ES can also be issued by Trium Environmental Consulting LLP; for further details please contact hello@triumenv.co.uk or Tel: +44 (0) 203 887 7118 RE-CONSULTATION due to the submission of additional information

    63 St Mary Axe London EC3A 8AA

    London Borough of Camden No objection
  4. 2025/2757/P Decision dated 27 June 2025 988 m away

    Phased development comprising; Demolition of existing building and the erection of a new building comprising basement levels and ground floor plus upper storeys including office use (Class E(g)(i)); flexible retail use (Class E(a), Class E(b), drinking establishments and hot food takeaway); Public Hall (sui generis); a Cultural Space (sui generis); and a public exhibition associated with archaeological findings (Sui Generis), with cycle parking, servicing, refuse and plant areas, public realm improvements and other works associated with the development including access and highways works.

    83 - 87 Gracechurch Street London EC3V 0AA

    London Borough of Camden No objection
  5. 2025/0954/P Decision dated 28 March 2025 988 m away

    Change of use of Unit 3 from Class E(a) and Class E(b) to Class E(a), Class E(b) and Class E(c).

    6 Farringdon Road London EC1M 6AL

    London Borough of Camden No objection
  6. 2024/5758/P Decision dated 17 January 2025 988 m away

    Observation to the adjoining London Borough of Islington for P2024/3682/PRA for 'Notification of Prior Approval for the erection of an additional storey above the existing commercial (Class E) building to provide 13 self-contained residential units (Class C3) under 'Class AB', Part 20, Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order (GPDO) 2015 (as amended)'.

    50 Farringdon Road London

    London Borough of Camden No objection
  7. 2024/4348/P Decision dated 15 November 2024 988 m away

    Demolition of Bury House and erection of a new building comprising of 4 basement levels, ground plus 43 storeys (178.7m AOD); partial demolition of Holland House and Renown House; restoration of existing and erection of four storey extension resulting in ground plus 8 storeys at Holland House (48.05m AOD) and three storey extension resulting in ground plus 5 storeys at Renown House (36.49m AOD); interconnection of the three buildings; use of the buildings for office (Class E(g)), flexible retail/café (Class E(a)/E(b)), and flexible community/education/ cultural/amenity (Class F2(b)/ F1(a)- (e)/ E(f)/ Sui Generis) uses; and provision of a new covered pedestrian route, cycle parking and facilities, landscaping and highway improvements, servicing and plant and all other ancillary and other associated works.

    Bury House 1 - 4 31-34 Bury Street London EC3A 5AR

    London Borough of Camden No objection
  8. 2021/3443/P Decision dated 7 September 2021 988 m away

    Demolition of the existing River Court building at 120 Fleet Street, including part demolition of the basement and the erection of a new building comprising two basement levels and ground floor plus 20 upper storeys (93.15m AOD) including retail, commercial, office and service use (Class E). Creation of new pedestrian routes. Change of use of Daily Express Building from office (Use Class E) to learning and non-residential institutions use (Class F1), retail, flexible learning and non-residential institutions and commercial use (Class E), Alterations to and refurbishment of the existing Grade II* listed Daily Express Building at 120 Fleet Street, including works to detach the building from the River Court with demolition of part of linking floorplate and structure from basement level 01 to level 06, demolition of roof and installation of new roof with associated roof garden, erection of new north facade, retention of south-east curved corner and part demolition of existing east facade from ground level to level 05, erection of new facade and shopfront and associated works.

    120 Fleet Street London EC4A 2BE

    London Borough of Camden No objection
  9. 2017/0347/P Decision dated 17 February 2017 988 m away

    Request for observations from the London Borough of Islington for Crossrail Act (2008) - Schedule 7 Permission for Development Development: Approval of Plans and Specifications for street furniture forming part of the urban realm for Farringdon Station Eastern Ticket Hall under Schedule 7 (paragraph 6) of the Crossrail Act (2008).

    Crossrail Farringdon Station Eastern Ticket Hall Cowcross Street London EC1

    London Borough of Camden No objection
  10. 2016/5631/P Decision dated 8 November 2016 988 m away

    Request for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Screening Opinion in connection with the provision of 125 residential units including one, two and three-bedroom flats in a series of five linked buildings ranging from four storeys to eight storeys (plus lower ground); approximately 1,200sqm of commercial space; a newly created communal open space over 900sqm in size that will be enclosed by the proposed block on three sides; communal roof terraces private to the residents and accessible by lift; widening of the western end of Mount Pleasant to create a new ‘pocket’ park adjacent to Christopher Hatton Primary School and with traffic calming measures along the section of road fronting the development site; parking, related to relevant accommodation, for disabled drivers to be located on Gough Street and Phoenix Place for residents and Mount Pleasant for visitors; and a minimum of 242 long stay cycle parking spaces and 16 short stay cycle parking spaces.

    Mount Pleasant Sorting Office, Farringdon Road, EC1A 1BB

    London Borough of Camden EIA Not Required
  11. 2016/0208/P Decision dated 6 May 2016 988 m away

    Request for Informal Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Screening Opinion for Mount Pleasant Community Right to Build Order works comprising the redevelopment of the identified site to provide 125 residential units, 920sqm of commercial floorspace (Use Classes A1 and A3), and 250sqm of floorspace for community facilities (Use Class D1) and associated public realm improvements.

    Mount Pleasant Sorting Office, Farringdon Road, EC1A 1BB

    London Borough of Camden Withdrawn Decision
  12. 2013/0810/P Decision dated 18 February 2013 988 m away

    Observations to the adjoining borough of Islington for the retention of public information banner (5.4 x 22m) displayed on west elevation of Farringdon Thameslink Station (for temporary one year period).

    Farringdon Station 54-60 Cowcross Street Islington London EC1M 6BY

    London Borough of Camden No objection

Source: MHCLG Planning Data, snapshot 2025-09-17, version 2025-09-17-beta. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Record dates use the submitted date where published, otherwise the decision date.

GP practices

130

within 5 km

  • CITY ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE

    CITY HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE, UNIT 1-3 GROUND FLOOR, CITY HOUSE, 190-196 CITY ROAD, LONDON, EC1V 2QH

    ODS code F83064

    408 m

  • ST PETER'S STREET MEDICAL PRACTICE

    16 1/2 ST PETER'S STREET, ISLINGTON, LONDON, N1 8JG

    ODS code F83032

    840 m

  • SHOREDITCH PARK SURGERY

    6-10 RUSHTON STREET, LONDON, N1 5DR

    ODS code F84635

    901 m

  • THE HOXTON SURGERY

    12 RUSHTON STREET, HOXTON, LONDON, N1 5DR

    ODS code F84692

    901 m

  • CLERKENWELL MEDICAL PRACTICE

    FINSBURY HEALTH CENTRE, 17 PINE STREET, LONDON, EC1R 0LP

    ODS code F83624

    917 m

  • DR SEGARAJASINGHE

    FINSBURY HEALTH CENTRE, PINE STREET, LONDON, EC1R 0LP

    ODS code F83678

    917 m

  • AMWELL GROUP PRACTICE

    4 NAOROJI STREET, ISLINGTON, LONDON, WC1X 0GB

    ODS code F83652

    965 m

  • RITCHIE STREET GROUP PRACTICE

    34 RITCHIE STREET, LONDON, N1 0DG

    ODS code F83021

    1.0 km

  • THE NEAMAN PRACTICE

    15 HALF MOON COURT, LONDON, EC1A 7HF

    ODS code F84640

    1.0 km

  • NEW NORTH HEALTH CENTRE

    287-293 NEW NORTH ROAD, LONDON, N1 7AA

    ODS code F83034

    1.1 km

  • ELIZABETH AVENUE GROUP PRACTICE

    2 ELIZABETH AVENUE, ISLINGTON, LONDON, N1 3BS

    ODS code F83012

    1.2 km

  • RIVER PLACE HEALTH CENTRE

    RIVER PLACE, ESSEX ROAD, LONDON, N1 2DE

    ODS code F83002

    1.3 km

  • THE LAWSON PRACTICE

    ST LEONARDS, 85 NUTTALL ST, LONDON, N1 5HZ

    ODS code F84096

    1.4 km

  • GRAY'S INN MEDICAL GROUP CHANCERY LANE

    77 GRAY'S INN ROAD, LONDON, WC1X 8TS

    ODS code F83042

    1.4 km

  • STROUTS PLACE MEDICAL CENTRE

    3 STROUTS PLACE, PELTER STREET, LONDON, E2 7QU

    ODS code F84051

    1.6 km

  • HOLBORN MEDICAL CENTRE

    64-66 LAMBS CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, WC1N 3NA

    ODS code F83058

    1.7 km

  • KILLICK STREET HEALTH CENTRE

    KILLICK STREET HEALTH CTR, 75 KILLICK STREET, LONDON, N1 9RH

    ODS code F83063

    1.7 km

  • DE BEAUVOIR SURGERY

    30 HERTFORD ROAD, LONDON, N1 5QT

    ODS code F84072

    1.7 km

  • THE BLOOMSBURY SURGERY

    1 HANDEL STREET, LONDON, WC1N 1PD

    ODS code F83044

    1.8 km

  • ISLINGTON CENTRAL MEDICAL CENTRE

    28 LAYCOCK STREET, LONDON, N1 1SW

    ODS code F83010

    1.9 km

Showing 20 of 130 matching practices.

Main GP practices only; branch surgeries are excluded. Distances are straight-line. Contact the practice to check registration, services, opening hours and appointments.

Source acquired on 2026-09-05. Contains information from NHS England, licenced under the current version of the Open Government Licence.

Nearby transport

  • Lever Street

    BCT · St Lukes

    0.1 miles
  • Ironmonger Row / Norman Street

    BCT · Old Street

    0.1 miles
  • Windsor Terrace

    BCT · Old Street

    0.1 miles
  • Windsor Terrace

    BCT · Old Street

    0.2 miles
  • Central Street

    BCT · Angel

    0.2 miles

Relative deprivation

English Indices of Deprivation 2025 for Islington 023B, the published LSOA linked to this postcode. Decile 1 contains the most deprived 10% of English LSOAs and decile 10 the least deprived 10%.

Overall IMD decile

3 of 10

Overall England rank

9,606 of 33,755

Income
2 of 10
Employment
4 of 10
Education and skills
5 of 10
Health and disability
3 of 10
Crime
3 of 10
Housing and services
8 of 10
Living environment
2 of 10

These are relative area statistics, not measures of an individual household, affluence or absolute change. They cannot be compared with indices for other UK nations. Source: English Indices of Deprivation 2025, version 2025-v2.

Flood risk

Environment Agency long-term indicators for the area around addresses in this postcode. They are not an assessment of any individual property and do not show current or forecast flooding.

High risk addresses
0
Medium risk addresses
0
Low risk addresses
0
Groundwater flood alert area
Unlikely

Source: Environment Agency flood-risk postcode search tool data, version 2026-06-18. Check the long-term risk for an individual area. © Environment Agency copyright and/or database right 2025. All rights reserved.

Evidence in context

Schools

397 open schools are in scope, including 193 primary and 55 secondary schools. Moreland Primary School is the nearest published school at 168 m.

Counts describe active establishment records. They do not assess admissions, catchments or quality.

Recorded crime

25,160 published events cover 12 months, averaging 2,096.667 events per published month. The largest recorded category is Violence and sexual offences with 4,904 events.

The source publishes anonymised street-level events. These figures are not a measure of safety for an individual address.