EC1M 4AH is an active urban area located 0.2km from Saffron Hill in Islington. Administratively it sits within Clerkenwell ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a global business zone — high status city commuters, mostly in london. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (60% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (206 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC1M 4AH are sourced from Output Area E00013549 (shared with 125 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC1M 4AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC1M 4AH.
318
36
£ 64,100 /yr
71%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC1M 4AH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
EC1M 4AH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 33% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC1M 4AH. The average age is 36.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EC1M 4AH are high at 206 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Moreland Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
122 nearby- The Betsey Trotwood0.3 km
- The Old Nick0.9 km
- Hand & Shears Public House0.5 km
- The Butcher's Hook And Cleaver0.4 km
- Beduin0.3 km
- + 117 more
Restaurant, Cafe
498 nearby- Salaam Namaste0.9 km
- Breddos0.5 km
- Chao0.8 km
- Clerkenwell Kiosk0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- + 493 more
Takeaway Shop
170 nearby- Food Vally Limited0.9 km
- Pret A Manger0.4 km
- Benugo, The Foyer Cafe0.9 km
- Dose Espresso0.4 km
- Geranium0.6 km
- + 165 more
Retailers - Other
134 nearby- 4youexpress1.0 km
- MS City Store0.9 km
- Smithfield Butchers0.4 km
- Boots The Chemist Ltd0.7 km
- Just Eat For Business0.6 km
- + 129 more
Supermarkets
23 nearby- TESCO0.7 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Co-operative Food0.6 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Malmaison Hotel0.3 km
- Saco1.0 km
- The Guilford House Hotel0.9 km
- Premier Inn0.6 km
- The Bryson Hotel0.3 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.2 km
- City Thameslink0.8 km
- Moorgate1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Farringdon Underground Station0.1 km
- Farringdon Underground Station0.1 km
- Farringdon (London) Rail Station0.1 km
- Farringdon Underground Station0.2 km
- Farringdon Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EC1M4AH · Data under Open Government Licence