EC1R postcode: what it's like to live there
The EC1R district covers Clerkenwell, Hatton Garden & Theobalds Road, Pentonville. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 3 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in EC1R
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from EC1R at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- the City of London: 14 min by train, door to door
- Reading: 52 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in EC1R
- Christopher Hatton Primary School · EC1R 4PQ · Outstanding (2022) · Top 5% in England
- Hugh Myddelton Primary School · EC1R 1YJ · Remains Outstanding (2024) · Top 3% in England
Secondary schools nearby
- Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School · N1 9QG · Outstanding in every area (2025) · Top 21% in England
- City of London Academy Islington · N1 8PQ · Standards maintained (2025) · Bottom 43% in England
- Central Foundation Boys' School · EC2A 4SH · Outstanding in every area (2025) · Top 14% in England
- Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ · NW1 1LY · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas · Bottom 29% in England
- Regent High School · NW1 1RX · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 40% in England
- City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park · N1 5JU · Outstanding in every area (2025) · Top 15% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in EC1R
- 1a Nursery · EC1R 4SR · Good (Ofsted)
- Clerkenwell Mount Day Nursery and Pre School · EC1R 1UN · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in EC1R
- Clerkenwell Medical Practice · EC1R 0LP
- Dr Segarajasinghe · EC1R 0LP
Neighbourhoods in EC1R
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of EC1R | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clerkenwell | 67% | £742k | Very high | 3 min |
| Hatton Garden & Theobalds Road | 17% | £697k | Very high | 3 min |
| Pentonville | 16% | £750k | Very high | 7 min |
Questions
Where is the EC1R postcode?
EC1R covers 3 neighbourhoods in Clerkenwell, Hatton Garden & Theobalds Road, Pentonville, with 265 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in EC1R?
The typical home price across EC1R's neighbourhoods is £742k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in EC1R?
2 primary and 0 secondary state schools have a EC1R postcode.
How long is the commute from EC1R?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: the City of London 14 minutes; Reading 52 minutes.