EC1V 8DY

St Peter's & Canalside · Islington · England

Updated September 2026

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Location overview

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Local authority
Islington
Postcode district
EC1V
Postcode sector
EC1V 8

Nearby postcodes

Nearby postcode distances
Postcode Distance
EC1V 8DB 48 m
EC1V 8DD 48 m
EC1V 8BX 61 m
EC1V 8DE 63 m
EC1V 8DQ 63 m
Complete postcode fields and official codes
Postcode
EC1V 8DY
Status
Current
Introduced
1 July 2020
Terminated
Not published
Postcode area
EC
Postcode district
EC1V
Postcode sector
EC1V 8
Latitude
51.528359
Longitude
-0.098510
British National Grid easting
531,999
British National Grid northing
182,763

Statistical and administrative geographies

Country
England · E92000001
Region
London · E12000007
Local authority district
Islington · E09000019
Parish or community
E43000209
Output area
E00184023
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

View all nearby schools
Open schools
400
Primary
194
Secondary
57
  1. Moreland Primary School

    Community school

    57 m
  2. The ArtsXchange

    Free schools alternative provision

    208 m
  3. City University

    Higher education institutions

    270 m

Recorded crime

Within 1 mile of this postcode

View all nearby crime records
Published events
25,405
Months covered
12
Latest month
June 2026

Most recorded categories in this period

  • Violence and sexual offences 4,965
  • Theft from the person 3,443
  • Other theft 3,418
  • Shoplifting 3,418
  • Anti social behaviour 2,367

Census 2021

Population and age profile

Postcode residents
39

24 female, 15 male

Postcode households
12
Residents per household
3.3
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 1.7% 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
101
Records since 17 September 2020
26
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. 2025/2581/P Date not supplied 988 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
  2. 2022/0630/P Date not supplied 1.0 km away

    Erection of mansard roof extension to create a 1 bedroom flat

    67 Farringdon Road London EC1M 3JB

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  3. 2025/3764/P Decision dated 1 September 2025 906 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
  4. 2025/2982/P Decision dated 9 July 2025 906 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
  5. 2025/2754/P Decision dated 3 July 2025 906 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
  6. 2025/2757/P Decision dated 27 June 2025 906 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
  7. 2025/0954/P Decision dated 28 March 2025 906 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
  8. 2024/5758/P Decision dated 17 January 2025 906 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
  9. 2024/3185/P Decision dated 13 December 2024 982 m away

    Change of use from Class E to Sui Generis (hot food takeaway). Shopfront alterations and new window to Saffron Hill elevation.

    69 Clerkenwell Road London EC1R 5BU

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  10. 2024/4348/P Decision dated 15 November 2024 906 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
  11. 2024/3234/A Decision dated 14 October 2024 991 m away

    Display of a 6m height x 3.5m width wall-mounted digital billboard

    73-75 Clerkenwell Road London EC1R 5BU

    London Borough of Camden Refused
  12. 2024/2470/P Decision dated 7 August 2024 990 m away

    Alteration of rear roof of living accommodation at second floor, namely the infill of pitched roof to increase internal room height.

    3 Hatton Wall London Camden EC1N 8HX

    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

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

    517 m

  • CLERKENWELL MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

    ODS code F83624

    814 m

  • DR SEGARAJASINGHE

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

    ODS code F83678

    814 m

  • ST PETER'S STREET MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

    ODS code F83032

    820 m

  • AMWELL GROUP PRACTICE

    4 NAOROJI STREET, ISLINGTON, LONDON, WC1X 0GB

    ODS code F83652

    853 m

  • RITCHIE STREET GROUP PRACTICE

    34 RITCHIE STREET, LONDON, N1 0DG

    ODS code F83021

    961 m

  • SHOREDITCH PARK SURGERY

    6-10 RUSHTON STREET, LONDON, N1 5DR

    ODS code F84635

    995 m

  • THE HOXTON SURGERY

    12 RUSHTON STREET, HOXTON, LONDON, N1 5DR

    ODS code F84692

    995 m

  • 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

    1.3 km

  • GRAY'S INN MEDICAL GROUP CHANCERY LANE

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

    ODS code F83042

    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

  • STROUTS PLACE MEDICAL CENTRE

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

    ODS code F84051

    1.7 km

  • THE BLOOMSBURY SURGERY

    1 HANDEL STREET, LONDON, WC1N 1PD

    ODS code F83044

    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 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 2026-09-03. Contains information from NHS England, licenced under the current version of the Open Government Licence.

Nearby transport

  • City University

    BCT · Finsbury

    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
  • Central Street

    BCT · Angel

    0.1 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

400 open schools are in scope, including 194 primary and 57 secondary schools. Moreland Primary School is the nearest published school at 57 m.

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

Recorded crime

25,405 published events cover 12 months, averaging 2,117.083 events per published month. The largest recorded category is Violence and sexual offences with 4,965 events.

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