EC1V 8DB

St Peter's & Canalside · Islington · England

Updated September 2026

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Location overview

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Post town
London
Local authority
Islington
Postcode district
EC1V
Postcode sector
EC1V 8

Nearby postcodes

Nearby postcode distances
Postcode Distance
EC1V 8DD 0 m
EC1V 8DY 48 m
EC1V 7AQ 88 m
EC1V 8DA 92 m
EC1V 8BX 99 m
Complete postcode fields and official codes
Postcode
EC1V 8DB
Status
Current
Introduced
1 January 1980
Terminated
Not published
Postcode area
EC
Postcode district
EC1V
Postcode sector
EC1V 8
Latitude
51.527987
Longitude
-0.098857
British National Grid easting
531,976
British National Grid northing
182,721

Statistical and administrative geographies

Country
England · E92000001
Region
London · E12000007
Local authority district
Islington · E09000019
Parish or community
E43000209
Output area
E00013441
Lower layer super output area
Islington 022B · E01002707
Middle layer super output area
Islington 022 · E02000575

Postcode source versions

Explore EC1V

10 recorded sales at this postcode
Address Date Price
President House, Flat 25, King Square, London, EC1V 8DB 19 April 2013 £270,000
President House, Flat 23, King Square, London, EC1V 8DB 29 January 2010 £238,500
President House, Flat 21, King Square, London, EC1V 8DB 29 August 2008 £335,000

Schools

Within 3.1 miles of this postcode

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Open schools
396
Primary
192
Secondary
56
  1. Moreland Primary School

    Community school

    56 m
  2. City University

    Higher education institutions

    240 m
  3. The ArtsXchange

    Free schools alternative provision

    255 m

Recorded crime

Within 1 mile of this postcode

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Published events
25,833
Months covered
12
Latest month
June 2026

Most recorded categories in this period

  • Violence and sexual offences 5,002
  • Shoplifting 3,624
  • Theft from the person 3,506
  • Other theft 3,482
  • Anti social behaviour 2,373

Census 2021

Population and age profile

Postcode residents
94

49 female, 45 male

Postcode households
44
Residents per household
2.1
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 4.1% 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
234
Records since 17 September 2020
62
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. 2025/3037/P Date not supplied 979 m away

    Amalgamation of 55 and 57 Farringdon Road and the erection of an additional storey to provide commercial floorspace, rooftop plant enclosure, the erection of a rear extension to relocate the stair core, new shopfront and alterations to the rear and front faades with associated refurbishment and upgrading works.

    55 - 57 Farringdon Road Farringdon London EC1M 3JB

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  2. 2025/2581/P Date not supplied 940 m away

    Change of use of first to third floors from offices (Class E) to residential (Class C3) to accommodate 3 x two bedroom dwellings.

    73 Farringdon Road London EC1M 3JQ

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  3. 2025/2340/P Date not supplied 986 m away

    External alteration and works of conversion in connection with change of use from B1 offices to jewellery show room and workshop (sui generis), including installation of new entrance doors, shop fascia, external lighting, CCTV.

    Plouviez House 19-20 Hatton Place London EC1N 8RU

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  4. 2024/4603/P Date not supplied 985 m away

    Demolition of the existing buildings, retention and partial expansion of existing basement plus construction of a ground, plus 73 storey building (plus plant) for office use (Use Class E(g)); Retail/food and beverage (Use Class E(a)-(b)); Public amenity space (Flexible Class E(a)-(d) / Class F1 / Sui Generis); publicly accessible education space and viewing gallery at levels 72 and 73 (Sui Generis); public cycle hub (Sui Generis); plus podium garden at level 11, installation of a digital screen, public realm improvement works, ancillary basement cycle parking, servicing, plant, highway works and other works associated with the proposed development.

    1 Undershaft London EC3A 8EE

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  5. 2022/0630/P Date not supplied 952 m away

    Erection of mansard roof extension to create a 1 bedroom flat

    67 Farringdon Road London EC1M 3JB

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  6. 2025/3764/P Decision dated 1 September 2025 859 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
  7. 2025/2982/P Decision dated 9 July 2025 859 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
  8. 2025/2754/P Decision dated 3 July 2025 859 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
  9. 2025/2757/P Decision dated 27 June 2025 859 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
  10. 2025/0954/P Decision dated 28 March 2025 859 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
  11. 2024/1955/P Decision dated 6 March 2025 986 m away

    Reinstatement of entrance door at ground floor and removal of 2no. on-street car parking spaces.

    Offices And Premises At Ground And 1st Floor Plouviez House 19-20 Hatton Place London EC1N 8RU

    London Borough of Camden Granted Subject to a Section 106 Legal Agreement
  12. 2024/5624/A Decision dated 12 February 2025 981 m away

    Display of double-sided digital screens to new bus shelter structure.

    Outside 142 Clerkenwell Road London EC1R 5DL

    London Borough of Camden Granted

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

129

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

    539 m

  • CLERKENWELL MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

    ODS code F83624

    774 m

  • DR SEGARAJASINGHE

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

    ODS code F83678

    774 m

  • AMWELL GROUP PRACTICE

    4 NAOROJI STREET, ISLINGTON, LONDON, WC1X 0GB

    ODS code F83652

    828 m

  • ST PETER'S STREET MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

    ODS code F83032

    857 m

  • RITCHIE STREET GROUP PRACTICE

    34 RITCHIE STREET, LONDON, N1 0DG

    ODS code F83021

    976 m

  • THE NEAMAN PRACTICE

    15 HALF MOON COURT, LONDON, EC1A 7HF

    ODS code F84640

    989 m

  • SHOREDITCH PARK SURGERY

    6-10 RUSHTON STREET, LONDON, N1 5DR

    ODS code F84635

    1.0 km

  • THE HOXTON SURGERY

    12 RUSHTON STREET, HOXTON, LONDON, N1 5DR

    ODS code F84692

    1.0 km

  • NEW NORTH HEALTH CENTRE

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

    ODS code F83034

    1.2 km

  • GRAY'S INN MEDICAL GROUP CHANCERY LANE

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

    ODS code F83042

    1.2 km

  • ELIZABETH AVENUE GROUP PRACTICE

    2 ELIZABETH AVENUE, ISLINGTON, LONDON, N1 3BS

    ODS code F83012

    1.3 km

  • RIVER PLACE HEALTH CENTRE

    RIVER PLACE, ESSEX ROAD, LONDON, N1 2DE

    ODS code F83002

    1.4 km

  • THE LAWSON PRACTICE

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

    ODS code F84096

    1.5 km

  • HOLBORN MEDICAL CENTRE

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

    ODS code F83058

    1.5 km

  • KILLICK STREET HEALTH CENTRE

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

    ODS code F83063

    1.6 km

  • THE BLOOMSBURY SURGERY

    1 HANDEL STREET, LONDON, WC1N 1PD

    ODS code F83044

    1.7 km

  • STROUTS PLACE MEDICAL CENTRE

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

    ODS code F84051

    1.7 km

  • BRUNSWICK MEDICAL CENTRE UHPC

    39 BRUNSWICK CENTRE, LONDON, WC1N 1AF

    ODS code F83048

    1.8 km

  • DE BEAUVOIR SURGERY

    30 HERTFORD ROAD, LONDON, N1 5QT

    ODS code F84072

    1.8 km

Showing 20 of 129 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

  • City University

    BCT · Finsbury

    0.1 miles
  • Percival Street St. Luke's

    BCT · St Lukes

    0.1 miles
  • City University

    BCT · Finsbury

    0.1 miles
  • Lever Street

    BCT · St Lukes

    0.1 miles
  • Percival Street St. Luke's

    BCT · St Lukes

    0.1 miles

Relative deprivation

English Indices of Deprivation 2025 for Islington 022B, 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

4 of 10

Overall England rank

11,289 of 33,755

Income
3 of 10
Employment
4 of 10
Education and skills
6 of 10
Health and disability
3 of 10
Crime
5 of 10
Housing and services
5 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

396 open schools are in scope, including 192 primary and 56 secondary schools. Moreland Primary School is the nearest published school at 56 m.

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

Recorded crime

25,833 published events cover 12 months, averaging 2,152.75 events per published month. The largest recorded category is Violence and sexual offences with 5,002 events.

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