Market outlook for EC1M
Key indicators for buyers
The EC1M market presents a mixed picture for buyers. Prices have softened (-37.2%), which could present a buying opportunity. Affordability has improved from a peak of 15.8x in 2015 to 11.8x today. Rising rents (£2,843/mo, +5.4%) mean the cost of waiting is real.
Price trends
Yearly averages · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Prices by property type
2026averages · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Affordability ratio
House price ÷ median earnings · ONS data
Affordability data shown for wider Islington area
A home in Islington costs 11.8x the local median salary — very stretched, improving from a peak of 15.8x in 2015.
Rental trends
Average monthly rent · ONS Private Rental Index
Rental data shown for wider Islington area
Average monthly rent in Islington is £2,843, up 5.4% year-on-year. Rents have risen consistently over the past five years.
Monthly mortgage
2yr fixed · 75% LTV · 25yr term · BoE avg. rate
Based on the average Islington price of £640,000 with a 25% deposit (£160k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 4.81% costs around £2,753 per month.
Rent vs buy snapshot
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Uses EC1M avg. price with Islington rental data
Monthly mortgage payments (£2,753) are £90 less than renting (£2,843). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £160k — it would take around 8 years to recoup that cost compared to renting and investing the difference.
Recent sales
Latest transactions · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
| Address | Type | Price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
APARTMENT 306, 9B, CLERKENWELL ROAD EC1M 5PY | Flat/Maisonette | £825,000 | 18 May 2026 |
FLAT 2, 88A, ST JOHN STREET EC1M 4EH | Flat/Maisonette | £800,000 | 2 Feb 2026 |
FLAT 6, 67, TURNMILL STREET EC1M 5RR | Flat/Maisonette | £525,000 | 12 Jan 2026 |
FLAT 19, THACKERY COURT, 75, TURNMILL STREET EC1M 5SY | Flat/Maisonette | £410,000 | 9 Jan 2026 |
FLAT 22, 53, BRITTON STREET EC1M 5UQ | Flat/Maisonette | £960,000 | 10 Dec 2025 |
FLAT 2A, 69 - 71, FARRINGDON ROAD EC1M 3JB | Flat/Maisonette | £485,000 | 28 Nov 2025 |
FLAT 120, FLORIN COURT, 6 - 9, CHARTERHOUSE SQUARE |
Data sources (all free & public): HM Land Registry Price Paid Data & UK House Price Index · ONS Housing Affordability Ratios · ONS Private Rental Index · Bank of England Quoted Household Interest Rates · HMRC Monthly Property Transactions
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