Postcode Analysis Islington, London

EC1M 4NH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC1M 4NH.

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Population

318

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 64,100 /yr

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Employed

71%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EC1M 4NH 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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2/10
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Area Character

EC1M 4NH 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.

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

EC1M 4NH is an active urban area located 0.3km from Saffron Hill in Islington. Administratively it sits within Clerkenwell ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a global business zone — high status city commuters, mostly in london. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 (178 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC1M 4NH are sourced from Output Area E00013549 (shared with 125 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 4NH. 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

White / British75.0%
Asian / British Asian14.6%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed7.0%

Economic Activity

71%Active
FT: 60%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 4NH are high at 178 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 theft391
Shoplifting345
Violence and sexual offences281
Theft from the person276
Anti-social behaviour203

school Local Schools

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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.4 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.5 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.6 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.6 km
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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.7 km
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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils0.7 km
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Moreland Primary School

Good411 pupils0.8 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

128 nearby
  • Karma Cola1.0 km
  • Just Eat For Business0.6 km
  • Smithfield Butchers0.4 km
  • Boots The Chemist Ltd0.8 km
  • Central News0.8 km
  • + 123 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

113 nearby
  • Britannia Public House0.8 km
  • Union Tavern Public House0.9 km
  • Little Fable0.6 km
  • The Lamb And Trotter0.7 km
  • The Old Nick0.9 km
  • + 108 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

473 nearby
  • Boukis Grill0.7 km
  • Daisy0.6 km
  • La Banh Mi0.8 km
  • The Phoenix Takeaway0.6 km
  • The Urdang The Old Finsbury Town Hall0.6 km
  • + 468 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

165 nearby
  • Barbican Pizza0.8 km
  • Chicken Diner0.7 km
  • Coopers0.7 km
  • Wasabi0.7 km
  • Pret A Manger0.5 km
  • + 160 more
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Supermarkets

25 nearby
  • TESCO0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Co-operative Food0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
  • Sainsburys0.6 km
  • + 20 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • The Guilford House Hotel0.9 km
  • Malmaison Hotel0.3 km
  • The Rookery0.2 km
  • The Zetter Hotel0.1 km
  • Premier Inn0.7 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.2 km
  • City Thameslink0.9 km
  • Moorgate1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Farringdon Underground Station0.2 km
  • Farringdon Underground Station0.2 km
  • Farringdon (London) Rail Station0.2 km
  • Farringdon Underground Station0.2 km
  • Farringdon Underground Station0.2 km