River Street, London
House prices, sold prices and local information for EC1R 1XN.
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At a glance
10 property sales on River Street, London have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 24 Jun 2025. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £910,550. Average sale prices fell from £967,500 in 2016 to £841,500 in 2025 (-13%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 0 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on River Street range from £490,000 to £1,193,000. 9% of homes sold here were freehold and 91% leasehold.
House prices on River Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. River Street has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all EC1R house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 9% freehold and 91% leasehold across 11 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 10 | £910,550 | 24 Jun 2025 |
Sold prices on River Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5, River Street EC1R 1XN | 24 Jun 2025 | £1,193,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 18B, River Street EC1R 1XN | 24 Feb 2025 | £490,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat C, 9, River Street EC1R 1XN | 22 Nov 2024 | £850,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 9A, River Street EC1R 1XN | 29 Jun 2021 | £975,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat B, 19, River Street EC1R 1XN | 31 Jul 2018 | £1,000,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat D, 23 - 24, River Street EC1R 1XN | 29 Jun 2018 | £827,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat C, 23 - 24, River Street EC1R 1XN | 2 Feb 2018 | £800,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Old Dairy Lodge, 25A, River Street EC1R 1XN | 28 Jun 2017 | £1,035,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 18C, River Street EC1R 1XN | 30 Sep 2016 | £765,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 9A, River Street EC1R 1XN | 27 May 2016 | £1,000,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat A, 16, River Street EC1R 1XN | 31 Mar 2016 | £935,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 9A, River Street | £1,000,000 (May 2016) → £975,000 (Jun 2021) | -3% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near River Street
Crime
2,593 crimes were reported within about a mile of River Street in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Shoplifting | 494 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 423 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 417 |
| Other theft | 353 |
| Theft from the person | 334 |
| Public order | 138 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
River Street is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Tidal Thames in the boroughs of Tower Hamlets, City of London, City of Westminster, Ken and Chelsea Flood alert area
- Tidal Thames riverside from the Thames Barrier to Putney Bridge Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near River Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School 502 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| The Gower School 266 pupils | Other independent school | 0–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| The Pears Family School | Free schools alternative provision | 5–14 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School 888 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School 204 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Winton Primary School 239 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.4 mi |
| Moreland Primary School 469 pupils | Primary | 0–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| New River College Medical 28 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 5–16 | Report | 0.4 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train, tram & metro stations
- London Kings Cross station 0.6 mi · 12 min walk
- Farringdon station 0.7 mi · 13 min walk
- London St Pancras International station 0.8 mi · 15 min walk
- Angel Underground Station 0.3 mi · 6 min walk
- King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station 0.6 mi · 12 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Amwell Street / River Street (->N) 1 min walk
- Amwell Street / River Street (->S) 1 min walk
- Cruikshank Street / Amwell St (->E) 2 min walk
- Cruikshank Street / Amwell St (->W) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Amwell Group Practice
4 Naoroji Street, Islington, London · 0.1 mi - Clerkenwell Medical Practice
Finsbury Health Centre, 17 Pine Street, London · 0.3 mi - Dr Segarajasinghe
Finsbury Health Centre, Pine Street, London · 0.3 mi - Ritchie Street Group Practice
34 Ritchie Street, London · 0.4 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Finsbury - Tysoe Street · 0.2 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Pentonville Rd Express · 0.2 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Islington St John Street Local · 0.2 mi
- Iceland Iceland Chapel Market · 0.3 mi
Pharmacies
- Wc & K King Chemist · 0.0 mi
- Clerkenwell Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Prime Response Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
Dentists
- London City Smiles · 0.3 mi
- Angel Smile & Ortho Ltd · 0.3 mi
- Finsbury Health Centre · 0.3 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 1 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 35.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 27.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 36.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 659 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 10.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 74.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 14.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,502 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 92% |
Share of homes across Islington with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around River Street
Ethnic group
| Here | Islington | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74.3% | 62.2% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 9.6% | 13.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 6.2% | 10% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 5.3% | 7.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 4.7% | 7.1% |
Religion
| Here | Islington | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 42.5% | 34.7% |
| No religion | 40.5% | 40.8% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 11.9% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 7.8% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 0% | 1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Islington | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.8% | 60.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 34.2% | 39.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Islington | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 55% | 56.6% |
| No qualifications | 12.8% | 13.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 8.9% | 7.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 2.3% |
| Other qualifications | 2% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Islington | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.6% | 54.8% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 29.3% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 10.4% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.4% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Islington | |
|---|---|---|
| No cars or vans in household | 64.4% | 66.9% |
| 1 car or van in household | 30.4% | 28.7% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 3.8% | 3.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 1.4% | 0.7% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Islington.
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Estate agents near River Street
- Nathan K Real Estate 0.1 mi
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- Black-Katz 0.3 mi
- Wiseman 0.3 mi
- AW Childs 0.3 mi
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