EC1M 4EB is an active urban area located 0.3km from Clerkenwell in Islington. Administratively it sits within Clerkenwell ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
Day-to-day life in EC1M 4EB 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. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (159 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC1M 4EB are sourced from Output Area E00013547 (shared with 69 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC1M 4EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC1M 4EB.
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£ 64,100 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC1M 4EB 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
No single demographic signal dominates EC1M 4EB — age 38, 36% ownership, 38% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 4EB. The average age is 38.3. 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 4EB are high at 159 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
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Moreland Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
The ArtsXchange
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
119 nearby- The Co-operative Food Store0.9 km
- 4youexpress0.8 km
- MS City Store0.7 km
- 4YouExpress1.0 km
- Angel Convenience Food & Wine0.9 km
- + 114 more
Pub, NightClub
97 nearby- Old Red Lion Public House0.9 km
- Two Brewers Public House0.7 km
- Karaoke Box0.6 km
- The Fable0.7 km
- Fabric0.4 km
- + 92 more
Restaurant, Cafe
416 nearby- 1 Rebel Gym1.0 km
- Club Canaletto0.9 km
- Kammoon0.9 km
- Lexington @ Virgin Active Islington0.9 km
- Myddleton's Deli0.8 km
- + 411 more
Supermarkets
25 nearby- The Co-Operative Food Group0.9 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
- Sainsburys0.7 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
135 nearby- Green Home Food1.0 km
- The Best Kebab0.7 km
- Assenheims 560.6 km
- Itsu1.0 km
- Pret A Manger (Unit 1)1.0 km
- + 130 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Malmaison Hotel0.3 km
- The Guilford House Hotel0.9 km
- The Rookery0.3 km
- The Zetter Hotel0.1 km
- The Bryson Hotel0.4 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.4 km
- City Thameslink1.0 km
- Moorgate1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Farringdon Underground Station0.3 km
- Farringdon Underground Station0.3 km
- Farringdon (London) Rail Station0.3 km
- Farringdon Underground Station0.3 km
- Farringdon Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EC1M4EB · Data under Open Government Licence