Area Analysis Islington, London

EC1R House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the EC1R postcode area.

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Population

3,881

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 51,567 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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1/10
family_restroomFamily
1/10
favoriteHealth
10/10
workEmployment
5/10
diversity_3Diversity
10/10
paymentsAffluence
10/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
trending_upInvestment
4/10
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Area Character

EC1R has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending down 20.7% year-on-year.

home £885,455 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EC1R is a postcode district in Islington, London, covering 270 active and 309 retired postcodes.

The largest share of EC1R (31%) is characterised by a professional neighbourhood with a strong European worker community, alongside an established professional area with long-settled European residents (20%). A further 14% of the district is made up of a working-class area of service sector workers — hospitality, retail, healthcare. This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes EC1R one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in EC1R are around £885k, down 20.7% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across EC1R at 495 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 37, EC1R has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full EC1R demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British62.2%
Asian / British Asian13.2%
Black / African / Caribbean11.2%
Other / Mixed13.3%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 4%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Anti-social behaviour439
Violence and sexual offences298
Other theft290
Theft from the person271
Shoplifting159

school Local Schools

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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils
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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • London School of Economics Halls of Residence, Rosebery Hall
  • The Bryson Hotel
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

66 nearby
  • La Despensa - Second Home
  • Noodle Brat
  • Niche
  • Sessions Arts Club
  • Tabac Cafe
  • + 61 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's
  • Sainsburys Supermarket
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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Farringdon Metro Local Grocers
  • Moonpig.com
  • Terroni of Clerkenwell
  • 4youexpress
  • Amwell Wines
  • + 20 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Gunmakers Arms
  • The Clerk and Well
  • The Griffin
  • Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings
  • Cafe Kick
  • + 16 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • The Patate French Burger
  • Zabardast
  • DAD
  • EVREST FOODSERVICE
  • Kung Food
  • + 5 more