Postcode Analysis Islington, London

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

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

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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 4EH 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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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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Area Character

EC1M 4EH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 30% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £867k. Property prices are trending down 33.5% year-on-year.

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

EC1M 4EH is an active urban area on St John Street, 0.2km from Charterhouse in Islington. Administratively it sits within Bunhill ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.

EC1M 4EH is 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a global business zone — high status city commuters, mostly in london. Residents average 54 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population.

Safety: Crime rates are high (168 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £867k, down 33.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EC1M 4EH 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 4EH. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 867,500

4 sales · Mean £ 826,250

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

Crime rates near EC1M 4EH 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.

Other theft372
Shoplifting333
Theft from the person284
Violence and sexual offences262
Anti-social behaviour185

school Local Schools

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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.3 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 pupils0.6 km
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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.7 km
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Moreland Primary School

Good411 pupils0.7 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

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

Good228 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

123 nearby
  • Smithfield Butchers0.4 km
  • Boots The Chemist Ltd0.9 km
  • Just Eat For Business0.6 km
  • Avila London0.6 km
  • BOROUGH NUTS0.6 km
  • + 118 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

107 nearby
  • Hand & Shears Public House0.4 km
  • The Butcher's Hook And Cleaver0.4 km
  • Beduin0.4 km
  • Little Fable0.7 km
  • The Lamb And Trotter0.6 km
  • + 102 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

477 nearby
  • ITV Waterhouse Square0.7 km
  • LOCKY'S0.6 km
  • Maoz Flalfel Schnitzel0.6 km
  • Atalian Servest Food Company @ The London School of Music0.8 km
  • Benugo Level -20.6 km
  • + 472 more
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Supermarkets

27 nearby
  • TESCO0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • + 22 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

161 nearby
  • Pret A Manger0.6 km
  • Benugo, The Foyer Cafe0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Dose Espresso0.3 km
  • Geranium0.4 km
  • + 156 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.8 km
  • Malmaison Hotel0.2 km
  • The Bryson Hotel0.5 km
  • YOTEL London Clerkenwell0.2 km
  • The Rookery0.2 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
  • Barbican Underground Station0.3 km