EC1M 4BS is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.2km from Charterhouse in Islington. Administratively it sits within Clerkenwell ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a global business zone — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.
Safety: Crime rates are high (192 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC1M 4BS are sourced from Output Area E00013550 (shared with 181 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC1M 4BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC1M 4BS.
433
29
£ 64,100 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC1M 4BS 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 4BS is a student and graduate zone — average age 29, 65% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC1M 4BS. The average age is 28.8. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EC1M 4BS are high at 192 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
Christopher Hatton Primary School
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
Moreland Primary School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
117 nearby- The Horseshoe Public House0.4 km
- Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.9 km
- Cafe Kick0.7 km
- The Exmouth Arms0.7 km
- The Peasant0.5 km
- + 112 more
Restaurant, Cafe
488 nearby- Costa1.0 km
- Biryani Guys0.5 km
- Cozzo Caffe e Pizzeria0.7 km
- Iskele0.7 km
- Katsumama0.6 km
- + 483 more
Supermarkets
28 nearby- Lily Maila0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.6 km
- Co-Operative Food0.9 km
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
167 nearby- Bap Foods Limited0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Food Vally Limited1.0 km
- Goswell Best Charcoal Grill0.5 km
- Guido's0.6 km
- + 162 more
Retailers - Other
123 nearby- The Co-Operative Food Group0.7 km
- J&R Kiosk (was Chancery Lane News)0.7 km
- Robert Dyas Ltd0.7 km
- Doughnut Time1.0 km
- Freestar0.5 km
- + 118 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- THE LAST JUDGMENT0.9 km
- Premier Inn1.0 km
- Malmaison Hotel0.2 km
- Apex Temple Court Hotel1.0 km
- The Bryson Hotel0.4 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.2 km
- City Thameslink0.8 km
- Moorgate0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Farringdon Underground Station0.2 km
- Farringdon Underground Station0.2 km
- Farringdon Underground Station0.2 km
- Farringdon (London) Rail Station0.2 km
- Farringdon Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EC1M4BS · Data under Open Government Licence