EC1Y 4SB

Bunhill · Islington · England

Updated September 2026

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Location overview

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Ward
Bunhill
Local authority
Islington
Postcode district
EC1Y
Postcode sector
EC1Y 4

Nearby postcodes

Nearby postcode distances
Postcode Distance
EC1Y 4SA 45 m
EC1Y 8AA 56 m
EC1Y 8AB 60 m
EC1Y 4SE 69 m
EC2Y 8AE 71 m
Complete postcode fields and official codes
Postcode
EC1Y 4SB
Status
Current
Introduced
1 January 1980
Terminated
Not published
Postcode area
EC
Postcode district
EC1Y
Postcode sector
EC1Y 4
Latitude
51.521120
Longitude
-0.091863
British National Grid easting
532,481
British National Grid northing
181,970

Statistical and administrative geographies

Country
England · E92000001
Region
London · E12000007
Local authority district
Islington · E09000019
Electoral ward
Bunhill · E05013699
Parish or community
E43000209
Output area
E00013428
Lower layer super output area
Islington 023D · E01002704
Middle layer super output area
Islington 023 · E02000576

Postcode source versions

Explore EC1Y

Schools

Within 3.1 miles of this postcode

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Open schools
391
Primary
196
Secondary
52
  1. Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

    Community school

    120 m
  2. Guildhall School of Music and Drama

    Higher education institutions

    184 m
  3. City of London School for Girls

    Other independent school

    287 m

Recorded crime

Within 1 mile of this postcode

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Published events
28,061
Months covered
12
Latest month
June 2026

Most recorded categories in this period

  • Violence and sexual offences 4,907
  • Other theft 4,844
  • Theft from the person 4,142
  • Shoplifting 3,942
  • Anti social behaviour 1,987

Census 2021

Population and age profile

Postcode residents
156

61 female, 95 male

Postcode households
Not supplied
Residents per household
Not available
EC1Y 4 residents
156

This postcode contained 100% of the sector's usual residents on Census Day. The age profile describes the wider EC1Y 4 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+
66.7%
Ultrafast, 100 Mbit/s+
66.7%
Ultrafast, 300 Mbit/s+
66.7%
Gigabit-capable
66.7%
Unable to receive decent fixed or FWA broadband
0%
Next Generation Access
66.7%
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
48
Records since 17 September 2020
8
Latest available record date
13 August 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. 2025/1683/P Date not supplied 993 m away

    Remodelling, refurbishment and extension of the existing building to provide Use Class E (commercial, retail/restaurant and jewellery workspace), landscaped amenity terraces, balconies, relocated entrances, commuter facilities, on-site servicing yard and plant along with associated highway improvements and associated works.

    19 Charterhouse Street London EC1N 6RA

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  2. 2025/2939/P Decision dated 13 August 2025 987 m away

    Alterations to existing entrance including new panelling, replacement lighting, replacement handrails, replacement finishes, and associated external alterations.

    33 Farringdon Road London Camden EC1M 3JF

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  3. 2025/2938/A Decision dated 13 August 2025 987 m away

    Display of 1x internally illuminated fascia sign on the Farringdon Point east elevation and non-illuminated wayfinding signage on the west elevation.

    33 Farringdon Road London Camden EC1M 3JF

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  4. 2025/0749/A Decision dated 14 April 2025 987 m away

    Display of 1x internally illuminated fascia sign on the Farringdon Point east elevation and non-illuminated wayfinding signage on the west elevation.

    33 Farringdon Road London Camden EC1M 3JF

    London Borough of Camden Withdrawn Decision
  5. 2025/0748/P Decision dated 14 April 2025 987 m away

    Alterations to existing entrance including new panelling, replacement lighting, replacement handrails, replacement finishes, and associated external alterations.

    33 Farringdon Road London Camden EC1M 3JF

    London Borough of Camden Withdrawn Decision
  6. 2024/2730/P Decision dated 19 September 2024 993 m away

    Installation of Disabled Step-Free Access within the existing shopfront with handrail and associated internal changes; Removal of BT box; Repainting existing drawings with brass finish to cills; installation of 2x new retractable awnings; New tiles to the shopfront;

    The Sir John Oldcastle 29-35 Farringdon Road London EC1M 3JF

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  7. 2022/5232/A Decision dated 30 January 2023 992 m away

    Display of 1x internally illuminated 'KFC' letters, 1x branded awning, 1x bucket logo box, 1x internally illuminated projecting sign

    37 Farringdon Road London Camden EC1M 3JB

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  8. 2022/4163/L Decision dated 15 December 2022 991 m away

    Installation of horizontal sliding secondary glazing behind existing sash windows.

    25-27 Flat 10 Farringdon Road London Camden EC1M 3HA

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  9. 2022/0655/P Decision dated 3 November 2022 990 m away

    Replacement of cladding on the front elevation with black metal cladding.

    21 Farringdon Road London Camden EC1M 3HA

    London Borough of Camden Granted Subject to a Section 106 Legal Agreement
  10. 2017/7103/A Decision dated 28 June 2019 991 m away

    Erection of free-standing totem gateway signage promoting Hatton Garden area.

    Adj. 25-27 Farringdon Road (Corner of Greville St) London EC1M 3HA

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  11. 2019/1389/P Decision dated 26 April 2019 991 m away

    Replacement of timber framed French doors which provide access to private terrace at 7th floor level with aluminium framed bi-folding doors and fixed window.

    Flat 40 25-27 Farringdon Road London EC1M 3HA

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  12. 2019/1390/L Decision dated 26 April 2019 991 m away

    Alterations in connection with the replacement of timber framed French doors which provide access to private terrace at 7th floor level with aluminium framed bi-folding doors and fixed window.

    Flat 40 25-27 Farringdon Road London EC1M 3HA

    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

121

within 5 km

  • THE NEAMAN PRACTICE

    15 HALF MOON COURT, LONDON, EC1A 7HF

    ODS code F84640

    473 m

  • 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

    756 m

  • CLERKENWELL MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

    ODS code F83624

    1.2 km

  • DR SEGARAJASINGHE

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

    ODS code F83678

    1.2 km

  • SHOREDITCH PARK SURGERY

    6-10 RUSHTON STREET, LONDON, N1 5DR

    ODS code F84635

    1.4 km

  • THE HOXTON SURGERY

    12 RUSHTON STREET, HOXTON, LONDON, N1 5DR

    ODS code F84692

    1.4 km

  • HEALTH E1

    9-11 BRICK LANE, LONDON, E1 6PU

    ODS code F84733

    1.4 km

  • AMWELL GROUP PRACTICE

    4 NAOROJI STREET, ISLINGTON, LONDON, WC1X 0GB

    ODS code F83652

    1.5 km

  • STROUTS PLACE MEDICAL CENTRE

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

    ODS code F84051

    1.5 km

  • GRAY'S INN MEDICAL GROUP CHANCERY LANE

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

    ODS code F83042

    1.6 km

  • THE SPITALFIELDS PRACTICE

    20 OLD MONTAGUE STREET, LONDON, E1 5PB

    ODS code F84081

    1.6 km

  • THE LAWSON PRACTICE

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

    ODS code F84096

    1.7 km

  • ST PETER'S STREET MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

    ODS code F83032

    1.7 km

  • ST PHILIPS MEDICAL CENTRE

    TOWER 3, 2ND FLOOR CLEMENTS INN, LONDON, WC2A 2AZ

    ODS code F83672

    1.8 km

  • NEW NORTH HEALTH CENTRE

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

    ODS code F83034

    1.8 km

  • GOODMAN'S FIELD HEALTH CENTRE

    11 STABLE WALK, LONDON, E1 8ZF

    ODS code F84039

    1.8 km

  • HOLBORN MEDICAL CENTRE

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

    ODS code F83058

    1.9 km

  • THE BLITHEHALE MED.CTR.

    10-22 DUNBRIDGE STREET, LONDON, E2 6JA

    ODS code F84718

    1.9 km

  • RITCHIE STREET GROUP PRACTICE

    34 RITCHIE STREET, LONDON, N1 0DG

    ODS code F83021

    1.9 km

  • ELIZABETH AVENUE GROUP PRACTICE

    2 ELIZABETH AVENUE, ISLINGTON, LONDON, N1 3BS

    ODS code F83012

    2.0 km

Showing 20 of 121 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

  • Silk Street

    BCT · City of London

    0.0 miles
  • Beech Street

    BCT · City of London

    0.1 miles
  • Finsbury Street

    BCT · City of London

    0.1 miles
  • Dufferin Street

    BCT · St Lukes

    0.1 miles
  • Finsbury Street

    BCT · City of London

    0.2 miles

Relative deprivation

English Indices of Deprivation 2025 for Islington 023D, 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

12,063 of 33,755

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

391 open schools are in scope, including 196 primary and 52 secondary schools. Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre is the nearest published school at 120 m.

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

Recorded crime

28,061 published events cover 12 months, averaging 2,338.417 events per published month. The largest recorded category is Violence and sexual offences with 4,907 events.

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