Postcode Analysis Islington, London

ST JOHN STREET, EC1M 4DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JOHN STREET, EC1M 4DG.

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Population

136

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 64,100 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EC1M 4DG 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.

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10/10
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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates EC1M 4DG — age 54, 30% ownership, 37% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EC1M 4DG is an active urban area on St John Street, 0.1km from Charterhouse in Islington. Administratively it sits within Bunhill ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.

Day-to-day life in EC1M 4DG has the character of a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.

Safety: Crime rates are high (167 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC1M 4DG are sourced from Output Area E00013430 (shared with 83 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC1M 4DG. The average age is 53.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.9%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed9.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near EC1M 4DG are high at 167 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.

Other theft381
Shoplifting345
Theft from the person261
Violence and sexual offences228
Anti-social behaviour126

school Local Schools

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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.4 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.4 km
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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils0.6 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.7 km
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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.8 km
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Moreland Primary School

Good411 pupils0.8 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.8 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

121 nearby
  • Britannia Public House0.8 km
  • Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings0.7 km
  • The Corner Bar / Charlie's Cantina0.7 km
  • Ye Olde Mitre0.5 km
  • Be At One0.7 km
  • + 116 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

536 nearby
  • Boukis Grill0.7 km
  • Daisy0.6 km
  • La Banh Mi0.7 km
  • The Phoenix Takeaway0.6 km
  • The Urdang The Old Finsbury Town Hall0.8 km
  • + 531 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

183 nearby
  • Barbican Pizza0.7 km
  • Chicken Diner0.7 km
  • City Delight0.6 km
  • Sushi Daily@Waitrose0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • + 178 more
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Retailers - Other

128 nearby
  • Bagci Food Centre0.9 km
  • The Quality Chop House (Deli)0.8 km
  • Jalaram Enterprise0.5 km
  • NISA Local0.6 km
  • PNRT0.5 km
  • + 123 more
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Supermarkets

31 nearby
  • Co-op Food1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
  • TESCO0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.7 km
  • + 26 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • Premier Inn1.0 km
  • The Bryson Hotel0.6 km
  • YOTEL London Clerkenwell0.3 km
  • The Rookery0.1 km
  • The Zetter Hotel0.2 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.3 km
  • City Thameslink0.8 km
  • Moorgate0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Barbican Underground Station0.2 km
  • Barbican Underground Station0.2 km
  • Barbican Underground Station0.2 km
  • Farringdon Underground Station0.3 km
  • Farringdon Underground Station0.3 km