Postcode district
EC1Y: house prices and neighbourhoods
The EC1Y postcode district (City of London, Islington): 174 live postcodes across 3 neighbourhoods, with official figures as of 18 October 2026.
Typical flat price
£630,000
Median of 5 resales of existing flats in EC1Y, Jul 2025 to Jul 2026.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Neighbourhoods in EC1Y
| Neighbourhood | Council | Typical house | Typical flat | Affluence today | Signs of gentrification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of London | City of London | – | £790,000 | Among the most affluent | Few signs |
| Clerkenwell | Islington | – | £700,000 | Affluent | Mixed signs |
| Old Street & St Luke's | Islington | – | £642,500 | Middle income | Moving the other way |
Each neighbourhood's figures are the median resale prices of houses and flats, Affluence today and the gentrification indication from its own page.
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