Frederick's Row London, Islington
6 addresses across 2 postcodes (EC1V), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 21606823.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3).
- Flood: 8 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band F; Band D in Islington costs £2,108 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Old Street, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Owens Fields, is about 150 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 29.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 10.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 23 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 6 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St Peter's Street Medical Practice, about 610 m (0.4 miles) away, with 20 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 31% of households owned their home and 78% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 527 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 111 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (3). Built: 1996-2002 (1); 1991-1995 (1); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
Council tax
What each band costs in Islington in 2026-27: Band D £2,108 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,405 | £1,640 | £1,874 | £2,108 | £2,577 | £3,045 | £3,514 | £4,216 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band F (21% of about 1,310 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Duncan Terrace/Colebrooke Row (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Chadwell Street Car Park, Chadwell Street: up to 7 homes, permissioned (300 m)
- 1-6 floors(rear buil)&roof (front buil), 1-9 White Lion Street: up to 6 homes, permissioned (390 m)
- City Forum, 250 City Road: up to 932 homes, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- The Triangle Estate and 131-135 [odd] Goswell Road,Compton Street: up to 48 homes, permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- Cluse Court Estate: up to 50 homes, not permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- Public Carriage Office, 15 Penton Street: up to 32 homes, not permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- Public Carriage Office, 15 Penton Street: up to 32 homes, not permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- 3rd and 4th floor, 9-17 St Alban's Place: up to 5 homes, permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 8 at medium risk and 27 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| EC1V 7LN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| EC1V 7LQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 8 / 27 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 23 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EC1V 7LN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| EC1V 7LQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Old Street 6.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Farringdon 50 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Essex Road 698,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Angel Underground Station | 340 m |
| Farringdon Underground Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Old Street Underground Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 20 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 77 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Angel Islington | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | London St Pancras Megabusplus | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Ferry terminal | Blackfriars Pier | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Elia Mews Car Park - My Car Parks | 200 m |
| EV charging points | 55 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 220 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 11.3 km (7 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 25.7 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 20 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Peter's Street Medical Practice | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 31 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 36 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest London City Smiles | 350 m |
| Hospital | Moorfield Eye Hospital City Road Elective Surgical Hub | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Islington Police Station | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 6 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food London - City Road, Islington | 320 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Owens Fields 1,660 m² | 150 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Shepherdess Walk 8,760 m² | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 290 m² | 140 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 920 m² | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 840 m² | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 20 parks and gardens, 6.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Sadler House and Attached Porter's Lodge, a listed building (Grade II*), 230 m south-west. 474 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 6 of them Grade I and 13 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Sadler House and Attached Porter's Lodge | Listed building, Grade II* | 230 m south-west |
| Tunbridge House and Boiler House | Listed building, Grade II* | 250 m south-west |
| Wells House | Listed building, Grade II* | 290 m south-west |
| New River Head (former Metropolitan Water Board offices) | Listed building, Grade II* | 400 m (0.2 miles) south-west |
| Benedictine nunnery of St Mary, Clerkenwell | Scheduled monument | 760 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Golden Lane Estate Designed Landscape | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Bunhill Fields Burial Ground | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| London Wall: section of Roman and medieval wall and bastions, west and north of Monkwell Square | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| London Wall: site of the Roman and medieval gateway of Cripple Gate | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Tower of London | World Heritage Site | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| King's Reach | Tidal water | 3.2 km (2 miles) south |
| West Dock | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2 miles) south-east |
| St Katharine Docks Basin | Lake or reservoir | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south-east |
| Primrose Hill | Hill | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) west |
| Redriff | Wetland | 4.8 km (3 miles) south-east |
| Belsize Wood | Wood | 4.8 km (3 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 29.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 10.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 17.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; all three are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 dB or more | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
6 of the street's 6 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Islington: see them on the Islington page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moreland Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | 320 m | No published inspection |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 370 m | No published inspection |
| Hanover Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School | Secondary | 11–16 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| City of London Academy Islington | Secondary | 11–18 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Thomas Fairchild Community School | Primary | 3–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington | Primary | 4–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Vittoria Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revolucian Ltd EC1V 7AH | Retailers - other | 40 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Tanakatsu EC1V 7LT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Berni's Sandwich Bar EC1V 7JD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 4 Good | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Pho Deli EC1V 7JD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Couple of Natas Catering EC1V 1LJ | Other catering premises | 110 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Hopes And Dreams Montess Nursery EC1V 1LJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 110 m | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Prime Backpackers Angel EC1V 1LJ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 110 m | 4 Good | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Puppa Italia EC1V 7LQ | Other catering premises | 120 m | 5 Very good | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Jude EC1V 2NZ | Retailers - other | 120 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Roseworth Cafe EC1V 7LX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Aramark @ EC1V 7LA | School/college/university | 130 m | 5 Very good | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Aramark @ EC1V 7DD | School/college/university | 130 m | 5 Very good | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Crudough EC1V 4NR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2025 |
| MS City Store EC1V 7JD | Retailers - other | 150 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Sasa Sushi EC1V 4NN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 167 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 106 |
| Other theft | 60 |
| Theft from the person | 57 |
| Burglary | 28 |
| Public order | 22 |
| Bicycle theft | 21 |
| Vehicle crime | 17 |
| Drugs | 16 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Robbery | 13 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Owen Street (62); On or near Hall Street (59); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (55); On or near Spencer Street (33); On or near Elia Street (30).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 2% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 31% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 7% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 58% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 80% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 3% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 72% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 1% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 91% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 78% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 1% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 1% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 78% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Afrikana Express Angel (restaurant/cafe/canteen, EC1V 4PE) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings My Ohana (hospitals/childcare/caring premises, EC1V 2PU) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Deeney's Cafe @ The Quentin Blake Centre of Illustration (restaurant/cafe/canteen, EC1R 1AG) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Popeyes (restaurant/cafe/canteen, N1 9LH) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Popeyes (restaurant/cafe/canteen, N1 9LH) is no longer listed; it was rated Awaiting inspection found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Sidney Grove · Wakley Street · Paget Street · Goswell Road · City Road · Nelson Terrace · Manningford Close · Hermit Street · Hall Street · Elia Mews · Friend Street · Angel Gate
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.