Overview of EC1V 3AQ, London
EC1V 3AQ is in London, in Islington borough. From a total of 57 reviews, it is scored 4.12 out of 5, meaning it’s one of the average rated places to live in this area. EC1V 3AQ was rated 5 stars by 14 reviewers. Comments from these reviewers include ‘Trendy area, off the beaten (and worn out) urban city path’. On the other hand, the comments of less happy residents include ‘It’s being regenerated but I think COVID will be very bad for prosperity locally’. The neighbouring postcodes are EC1V 0DG, EC1V 8BY, EC1Y 0TN, EC1A 1AA, EC1P 1FB, EC1A 1BB. EC1Y 0TN is rated the best nearby postcode to live, with a score of 4.16 out of 5 from 37 reviews. EC1P 1FB is rated the worst nearby postcode to live, with a score of 4.06 out of 5 from 52 reviews.
Most Positive
“Trendy area, off the beaten (and worn out) urban city path”
0.8 km from your search
Most Negative
“It’s being regenerated but I think COVID will be very bad for prosperity locally”
0.2 km from your search
Whitecross St, EC1Y 8QL
0.3 km from your search. I would say some areas are trendy and some in need of regeneration
Most people are nice and helpful. I would say some areas are trendy and some in need of regeneration, it’s a bit of both. One thing I forgot to mention previously is there are quite a lot of schools in the area, therefore, parents will literally be spoilt for choice regarding school choice. Most people have pets as well, so anyone with pets would fit in nicely.
Transport
The transportation links are awesome. You can literally get to Westend in 10-15 minutes by bus. If you don’t fancy hopping on the bus, there’s the underground, which also has an overground trains and if you need to go outside London, you can link quickly from King’s Cross station to get trains that go outside London.
Community
In terms of parking, it has now become rubbish to be honest. In my area, parking in residents or kings spots is no longer allowed on the road Monday-Saturday 24 hours for visitors, therefore, pay and display has to be used and it is very expensive to do so. Also, considering the fact that this is a congestion charge area, anyone who wishes to commute via car, needs to consider the fact that the daily rate of £15 will be required of them, so you could quite easily spend £30-50 just driving into this area. Also, some roads have now become zero emission roads (Beech Street) or for only residents (Fortune Street), therefore, if you not not exempt to drive on those roads, you will receive a £65 penalty charge. This also means, you can get stuck in traffic on the Old Street roundabout as this has now been changed to suit cyclists (numpties).
Amenities
There are quite a few shops such as Waitrose, Co-Op, Sainsbury’s local, Tesco Express. The only disadvantage with this area is the nearest big Tesco is around Bethnal Green and Sainsbury’s in Angel and Iceland is Hoxton. Therefore, you always end up paying a little extra for groceries. However, that being said, if you’re not really into cooking, you won’t lack places to eat as there are restaurants dotted on almost every corner of the streets and Monday to Friday a street food market is in operation on Whitecross Street, a selection of cuisines are available to choose from and it runs till about 2.30pm. There are also a variety of pubs again almost on every corner of the streets, therefore, people who like to hang out with friends will not lack where to go. For those with families, there are parks as well. There’s a big sand park on the King’s Square estate and other little play grounds dotted around as well. There is a Leisure centre with a swimming pool as well called Ironmonger Row Baths. It also has a spa and a gym. There is a 24 hour gym called the Gym as well. So whether you are single or a family person, there’s something for everyone.
St Cross St, EC1N 8UN0.8 km from your searchTrendy area, off the beaten (and worn out) urban city path
Trendy area, off the beaten (and worn out) urban city path, so it's convenient but not crazy (unlike Soho, Shoreditch or Hackney). Feels safe.
Transport
Very well connected by bus, tube and train to other parts of London and beyond. Also easy access to cycle lanes and cycle ways, which makes it easy to cycle across London in all directions from here.
Community
Mostly commercial offices in the area which makes it quiet in the weekend (which is nice). Council amenities/services like bin collection etc are well maintained/provided. Parking is tricky though, with limited lots and congestion charges, so best to be taking public transport.
Amenities
Centre of London, what more can I say? Incredibly central and convenient area to live with almost all other areas of London (Soho, Shoreditch, Islington, South Bank, and beyond) within easy reach (even walkable), well connected by public transport to areas further afield, but also quiet and not crazy congested like other parts of the City, with lots of local flavour amenities (bars, pubs, restaurants, cafes) in the area. Bear in mind though, not as much open space and large green areas nearby as other parts of London, but easy enough to get to these places by public transport, if that's what you're looking for. Great area to live for an urbanite.
Great Sutton St, EC1V 0DG0.2 km from your searchIt’s being regenerated but I think COVID will be very bad for prosperity locally
It’s being regenerated but I think COVID will be very bad for prosperity locally
Transport
Tube services at old street, Barbican and Farringdon. Farringdon is excellent for tube, train and thameslink giving great access from London Bridge, Kings Cross and beyond
Community
Lots of businesses in the area. A mix of owners and rented. Some social housing too. It’s an area that is being gentrified.
Amenities
Loads of pubs, bars and restaurants for both lunches and evening. Italian delis in the area are good and the slaughtered lamb pub is excellent for outside drinking
River St, EC1R 1XN0.9 km from your searchWho needs a car as there are so many different bus routes and 2 tube stations
Soo t ey lvatnh io o rv hnahiseha srrrheeeslgIlaWeheo S.df foln hramsa ye r’ srncfcvneres .doolnoydpvgar ede tviwuam e eusedaoiaetl ismssoe lt dl dlrhpaep grt dk .ag achitcplolooeasox natl tacaiacare e mi
Transport
Ih atbt .ua aocedeao eaa i iraeoapcn tnosasuiter rocah o yronhscoa.ea ltsda rKciasdsafwuhads ssn no w sumoyoo ttt rdrutor e m tec btfan cemE hs tncunnanan osealyisn nd lWoty nntiginiarx twnlioatttn2ssi toetong ystenss hygeeewd ecf
Community
P riolhasf h p onr usv oir ahys tiiihdxtewaevtaef srvd rj tp Thte h hrat yev ce els te eona eetgtraegsw r,iresncr eeb tbut,oe oateh .e e etlole eal ev amnnlansaMe igbtea ar n ecie ihauyow genovcsvkt vayhrablreagtseoee phls edrsnowlnarheo euyta t os.ae uy eisxob eW tepnlhrs’ dout aslreut
Amenities
Daephelyosg. ierrielvelebefr ylgo faadfo gtnatoonwahitafooetairdwr ilat huan tneedyt apiw snn.eiok aeaeradrhr, scfs w a sa aaeeshplaldoeoyisspmreso at . tdul ftrhone htii ltmmer t uaeletjo S k byfWarmtk.eo vhrriiknus eb koyrv k aeuuen ev o te rrps r tyoh oh a tanx e e epc m sacvirgelldmrnudakl irtdagene eu roalg nfmphveudtt c aa asr nocomC nluitet eea ,al andlrw2sgf oloistonnee et euelfy uheiartla tio lusxnue W o ryorevaoimawoatdbfcWfear crsyturhlue vf otp l ltnmhyu heh ddoa wsmfss mk hgv e lae kohoEml dwnsnsostcoes yl
Goswell Rd, EC1M 7AA0.3 km from your searchThere are a lot of different shops near my area from Indian shops to Spanish shops
E rniohsaarfIo slt wt peo f ubre iatrs ay laIa u rasne nrh pmynyfaeecnospntihsfi ihhshggheleedra re aoeoteaods s str ntig ytm athsrdaot hnatus tfci thwuu I othtoovd sut eesndle ta gn otrhsdarsfoeh r r e anuc emdhtauimppteeaaikt tv iiohrya hiltaec
Transport
I ouanaotfona1yr o hbar h eaif u ontel wraakeet f aeair hsshosaor y n ht inid ahr weh e ct otou ttyc dcain taetan e roetwoaeies f n i sarchsyonnvm0shy mowtg esuvdT tdnel
Community
O cmed h kssydd bpait lhaneecyhhsupnia anlterohct net rTa rnit oul k eaecuof st arey a hvtrgnuasuoelterereuiad lor tern chwasalihwr e l osept aahwab eoeapfo
Amenities
Oek ef tmTofh psrantou isesse eah nn yeanyshane lfna pri tr er dStp paewn riaaaioo ae ssondodbeo e errrho Ihhyaprvrfmt lt snps
London, EC1V 1AX0.7 km from your searchCity village
Mseoae rtrt t lsexen metlyeweyl daarp oes hlea om oiouyoeeeori r tdhe gttv,hn ypsTncifaeafl eor su avete eg,ofbcaihei m nnoa hcac .ahtkeaOtnl.btovrta dstl leei s ourtat e a aubrilt
London, EC1Y 1AH0.8 km from your searchGreat place for finance
Cr hflnp dti dtgratag up atiteoenotaseyaent o yvidelsyeGfdteeate .algaa it papu nhlriih siifs, y nVnhgoorf uwi rl y tessrue. rng ih
Farringdon, EC1A 1AA0.9 km from your searchToo busy!
C ea5oss-y impit wtioocous raeb du ali irlvdih bliuonaehe snbeisterphoij t emk s tt hea ngstogu isg ,rtbn snio diyaof fhincnpn reo gg itow f n tobtg huirefti hiatrtayioftefois
Transport
D uuo ou atlb f tyar nmstswt ogohnrolrtgnoyodletitseea rdcnlspmBroe mrhet ar cifenmuui f,ntddoom itorot oha efmegnuf h -Hr.,coytejbsi rcantto nhrtetec f s otlhl ucofotaosvse r han l sf oo o rloierPeel r aleeondwadrpnssloig oalbht ahrri r e oluksnoqhunnoyab fnaAc nw h e
Community
P rnw veiltrorraa nyyiiidn se ssf.smynoevsyai felanefosncescn ovs wf otgninuo d abnltr t e xtnacsnei eiobesl eosdnr,eaiei i dmlc
Amenities
H i j te rsse mfr n aiCtwe helck ea teeeayrryatapdidanaoacsieffattoi aeuvneeetntn kn ra yawonnnsnmreraea wctddau.t yar cco at tpie h ht nay leloarsiyabe tpnnhlr s opy y tenbap ott tl Nakdfaosrheoophn- odp
Shoreditch, EC2A 4LZ0.9 km from your searchProbably not the safest area for children,
Icohaa lrfdde .lo r g hPpientnoalu uencteool pt itync prnscd nekka eomaherteawyn.s san,idrSteb nyae inamrryeel es y ugbf
Transport
To h .itri rpnes Nwtrut ohneebhttceO yeeteAeotsdes ll lu fonclhnhn fldiko.yb SeerWcsat n oeltett a sat o stt int
Community
Lt a dhgurvngyukyunrieat Bi s e, ncuahcbtiv nyTwa tc e lao .aiepuni yiooepahom.ovtp urbelrd a ohrryhnosee oa ol itw'lf y feet
Amenities
UaneStdht tehrb h io,hie a nLngtdl raioeg iu uptshtrc ev.oihafdesgwo iieeneuaynssgft, osrt no rrcnu hbvgtys emoon tas duc
Holborn, EC1R 5EE1 km from your searchThe atmosphere is amazing and the commaaraderie is good.
Ss desereoeh z T .miairmoi dimym nh c reroafalgoweuaaocoeeoaPthpkroat t asn pde. olealt oa hhg
Transport
.o e ie tBnat ns nvs t bkultteemivhnyriotubsuuattoro o a g ser t sriscoasID me s.m t esa tseyea ieemfle c drs gghuriloeaoyopcnso'a cfbdo tythilgvutth
Community
Eyngeytneo g w si eoean lnkmtnc onphen pp sn litne ,uosg hnaled.idvethid s re ty anea nyi wak elleThgf ohcnnouo nPeilk isn.eeanaslnandfrato iihv i fimdtr aea.b a pvlaenpmi pilogtmurinesheuehsrilrtaeMgiebd siod ct vbwiiptP yndatticsllagepna osrna.nt nlcvsglyiihfu
Amenities
Drs e hfo e k h . ibaitnsreae y vate l 5tan hrweioinwwteybyVehaibipnhnnirs awedown ur s htah aon nste a'tolerate themlpvcCakftarteaygentdhkioe fh e l ors.r