EC1M 6DZ postcode in Islington, England
EC1M 6DZ is a postcode in Islington, in the Bunhill ward. It is in the Islington South and Finsbury parliamentary constituency and the Metropolitan Police area, and has been in use since December 1998.
Where EC1M 6DZ is, and what is near it
- EC1M 6DZ
- Other postcodes in EC1M 6: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 1 Underground, metro or tram station
- 3 GP practices
- 16 bus stops
- 8 EV charging points
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.5207, longitude -0.0978)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after EC1M 6DZ?
- IslingtonCouncil, for all local services Islington: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around EC1M 6DZ Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- Metropolitan PolicePolice force area
- Islington South and FinsburyParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Emily Thornberry (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Emily Thornberry
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at EC1M 6DZ?
Every home and business at EC1M 6DZ can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Islington: 95%
Islington: 98%
The line marks the figure across Islington.
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at EC1M 6DZ?
BinDayBuddy has not read London Borough of Islington's days for EC1M 6DZ today. It reads them from the council's own system when you ask.
Check the bin days for EC1M 6DZ on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is EC1M 6DZ at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
The Environment Agency's list of postcodes with a home or business in an area at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea does not include EC1M 6DZ.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Islington
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for EC1M 6DZ: 9,948 properties in Islington are at high risk (7.8% of all its properties). All the figures for Islington
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of EC1M 6DZ is not in any of the Environment Agency's flood warning or alert areas. Part of the postcode may still be, so check your own address when you sign up.
Sign up for flood warnings, free, on GOV.UK Check flood risk at another postcodeSource: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near EC1M 6DZ?
Homes in the EC1M district sold for a typical £511,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 18 sales, down 17.9% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Flat or maisonette £511,000 18 sales
The EC1M 6 postcode sector had 3 sales in the same 12 months, too few to give a typical price, so this is for the whole EC1M district.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in EC1M 6DZ
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in EC1M 6DZ from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near EC1M 6DZ?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 980 homes in the neighbourhood around EC1M 6DZ. The largest share of them, 28%, are in council tax band C. More were built from 1945 to 1964 than in any other period (39%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Islington for 2026‑27: £2,108. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,405 (band A) to £4,216 (band H); band C, the most common, is £1,874.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 190 (19%) | £1,405 |
| Band B | about 20 (2%) | £1,640 |
| Band C | about 270 (28%) | £1,874 |
| Band D | about 90 (9%) | £2,108 |
| Band E | about 150 (15%) | £2,577 |
| Band F | about 190 (19%) | £3,045 |
| Band G | about 60 (6%) | £3,514 |
| Band H | about 10 (1%) | £4,216 |
When the homes were built
- 16% Before 1900
- Withheld 1900 to 1918
- 1% 1919 to 1939
- 39% 1945 to 1964
- 1% 1965 to 1982
- 3% 1983 to 1999
- 36% 2000 to 2009
- 3% 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Islington before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of EC1M 6DZ is in (ONS area E01033490), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near EC1M 6DZ?
The nearest open schools to EC1M 6DZ, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to EC1M 6DZ?
The nearest railway station to the centre of EC1M 6DZ is Farringdon, 500 metres away in a straight line.
- Farringdon Railway station 500 mWalk
- Farringdon Rail Station Railway station 500 mWalk
- Barbican Underground Station Underground, metro or tram 50 mWalk
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
16 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Barbican, 33 m away.
More stations near EC1M 6DZ, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near EC1M 6DZ?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of EC1M 6DZ, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- The Neaman Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2026 · Phone 020 7600 9740 200 mWalk
- Clerkenwell Medical Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 020 7833 5906 900 mWalk
- Dr Segarajasinghe Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report February 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 020 7713 5256 900 mWalk
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near EC1M 6DZ?
The nearest charging points to the centre of EC1M 6DZ, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Source London Charging point · 1 charger 300 mWalk
- Source London Charging point · 2 chargers 400 mWalk
- Source London Charging point · 3 chargers · Type 2, Type 1 500 mWalk
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near EC1M 6DZ?
The nearest to the centre of EC1M 6DZ, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Malmin Orthodontics Barbican Phone 020 7251 2222 0 mWalk
- Barbican Orthodontic Clinic Phone 020 7726 8282 150 mWalk
- Barbican Dental Centre Phone 020 7253 3232 200 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to EC1M 6DZ?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- St Bartholomew's Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report September 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 020 7377 7000 400 mWalk
- Moorfields @ Barts Phone 020 7253 3411 400 mWalk
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near EC1M 6DZ?
The nearest care homes to the centre of EC1M 6DZ, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Outstanding CQC report October 2023 · Phone 0844 472 5175 1.3 kmCycle
- St Martins of Tours Housing - 158-162 New North Road Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 020 7704 9786 1.8 kmCycle
- Wilton Villas Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report May 2021, over 3 years old · Phone 020 7359 9990 1.9 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near EC1M 6DZ?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of EC1M 6DZ, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Barbican Pharmacy & Clinic Mon to Fri 9am to 6:30pm; Sat 9am to 2pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 7253 9691 200 mWalk
- Pharmica Mon to Fri 10am to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 020 7112 9014 250 mWalk
- Portmans Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 6:30pm; Sat 11am to 4pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 7638 0067 400 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near EC1M 6DZ?
The nearest vets to the centre of EC1M 6DZ on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Medivet Phone +44 20 7017 8950 250 mWalk
- Amwell Veterinary Practice 1.3 kmCycle
- Snoots 1.7 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is EC1M 6DZ in a conservation area?
The centre of EC1M 6DZ is in one area with planning rules of its own, as planning.data.gov.uk holds them:
Work on a home here, and on its trees, may need permission that it would not need elsewhere. The council's planning team has the rules for one address. Not every council has sent all its data.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near EC1M 6DZ?
Police.uk records 2,504 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of EC1M 6DZ in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: public order 119, bicycle theft 95, drugs 90, robbery 76, vehicle crime 44, other crime 15, criminal damage and arson 14, possession of weapons 11.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for EC1M 6DZ
- Ward
- Bunhill
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- London
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Islington
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- December 1998
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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