EC1M 4AS is an active urban area on St John Street, 0.2km from Charterhouse in Islington. Administratively it sits within Clerkenwell ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
For renters and young professionals, EC1M 4AS offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 (168 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC1M 4AS are sourced from Output Area E00013549 (shared with 125 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST JOHN STREET, EC1M 4AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JOHN STREET, EC1M 4AS.
318
36
£ 64,100 /yr
71%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC1M 4AS 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EC1M 4AS spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. 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 4AS. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EC1M 4AS are high at 168 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 Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
Moreland Primary School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
126 nearby- The Co-Operative Food Group0.6 km
- Kensons News1.0 km
- AYEEYO'S BLENDS0.5 km
- COFFEE TIME0.6 km
- Essential Express0.9 km
- + 121 more
Pub, NightClub
106 nearby- Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.9 km
- Cafe Kick0.6 km
- The Exmouth Arms0.6 km
- The Peasant0.4 km
- Britannia Public House0.8 km
- + 101 more
Restaurant, Cafe
470 nearby- Aburi Japanese Restaurant0.5 km
- Caffe Nero0.6 km
- Chicken Ranch0.7 km
- Macellaio Roberto Costa0.6 km
- PHO GA0.6 km
- + 465 more
Supermarkets
27 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Sainsburys Supermarket0.5 km
- Co-Operative Food0.9 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
163 nearby- Goswell Best Charcoal Grill0.5 km
- Barbican Pizza0.7 km
- Chicken Diner0.7 km
- Pret A Manger0.3 km
- Crussh @ WeWork1.0 km
- + 158 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- The Bryson Hotel0.5 km
- YOTEL London Clerkenwell0.2 km
- The Rookery0.2 km
- The Zetter Hotel0.1 km
- Malmaison Hotel0.2 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.3 km
- City Thameslink0.9 km
- Moorgate0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Farringdon Underground Station0.3 km
- Farringdon Underground Station0.3 km
- Farringdon Underground Station0.3 km
- Farringdon (London) Rail Station0.3 km
- Farringdon Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EC1M4AS · Data under Open Government Licence