EC1M 4DS is an active urban area located 0.3km from Charterhouse in Islington. Administratively it sits within Clerkenwell ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
For renters and young professionals, EC1M 4DS offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (174 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC1M 4DS are sourced from Output Area E00013549 (shared with 125 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC1M 4DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC1M 4DS.
318
36
£ 64,100 /yr
71%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC1M 4DS 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 4DS 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 4DS. 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 4DS are high at 174 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
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
Christopher Hatton Primary School
Moreland Primary School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
107 nearby- The Horseshoe Public House0.3 km
- Hat & Tun0.4 km
- City Pride Public House0.3 km
- Ninth Ward London0.4 km
- The Old Nick1.0 km
- + 102 more
Restaurant, Cafe
456 nearby- Costa1.0 km
- Biryani Guys0.5 km
- Cozzo Caffe e Pizzeria0.7 km
- Iskele0.7 km
- Katsumama0.6 km
- + 451 more
Supermarkets
27 nearby- Lily Maila0.2 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.9 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- TESCO0.8 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
160 nearby- Bap Foods Limited0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Food Vally Limited0.9 km
- ASIAN FUSION0.5 km
- BEIRUT BBQ0.5 km
- + 155 more
Retailers - Other
126 nearby- The Co-operative Food Store1.0 km
- 4youexpress0.9 km
- MS City Store0.8 km
- Argentalia London0.5 km
- PURPOSE BAR0.5 km
- + 121 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- The Rookery0.2 km
- The Zetter Hotel0.1 km
- The Bryson Hotel0.4 km
- YOTEL London Clerkenwell0.1 km
- The Guilford House Hotel1.0 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.3 km
- City Thameslink0.9 km
- Moorgate1.0 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 Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EC1M4DS · Data under Open Government Licence