EC1V is a postcode district in Islington, London, covering 485 active and 559 retired postcodes.
The largest share of EC1V (40%) is characterised by a professionally active, ethnically diverse neighbourhood, alongside a lively student area with a very diverse, young, transient population (24%). A further 14% of the district is made up of a professional neighbourhood with a strong European worker community. This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes EC1V one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in EC1V are around £1.2M, up 28.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across EC1V at 483 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 36, EC1V 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 EC1V demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
EC1V House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the EC1V postcode area.
16,065
36
£ 54,275 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
With 46% social renting, EC1V is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending up 28.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Moreland Primary School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
The ArtsXchange
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Prime Backpackers Angel
- The Zetter Townhouse
- CourtHouse Hotel Shoreditch
- Holiday Inn Express London City
- M by Montcalm Hotel
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
124 nearby- Smokeslice
- Artist Sandwiches & Salads
- The Alchemist
- A Pinch of Salt
- Bocas
- + 119 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Trafik
- Britannia Public House
- Club Glam
- Dame Alice Owen Public House
- Love's Company
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Aldi
- Lily Maila
- Marks & Spencer
- Tesco
- Tesco
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Asia Villa Angel
- Naar
- Keu (Banh Mi Deli)
- KFC
- The Italian Gelato Co/ Creams Cfae
- + 22 more
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Grown by nature
- SMIT Food and Wine
- Amathus Drinks plc
- Fresher Food & Wine
- Istanbul Supermarket
- + 31 more
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Area Profile: EC1V · Data under Open Government Licence