EC1R 0AJ is an active urban area located 0.2km from Clerkenwell in Islington. Administratively it sits within Clerkenwell ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
This 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. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
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 EC1R 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00013547 (shared with 69 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC1R 0AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC1R 0AJ.
373
38
£ 64,100 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC1R 0AJ 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
EC1R 0AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 36% 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 EC1R 0AJ. 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
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 EC1R 0AJ are high at 167 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Moreland Primary School
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
The ArtsXchange
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
132 nearby- AM to PM Convenience Store1.0 km
- Metro Express0.9 km
- Karma Cola0.7 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.3 km
- 4YouExpress0.9 km
- + 127 more
Restaurant, Cafe
427 nearby- Bisou1.0 km
- CANTON TASTE0.9 km
- Sen Viet0.9 km
- Boukis Grill0.8 km
- Daisy0.6 km
- + 422 more
Pub, NightClub
107 nearby- Britannia Public House0.9 km
- Union Tavern Public House0.6 km
- Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.6 km
- Cafe Kick0.3 km
- The Exmouth Arms0.3 km
- + 102 more
Takeaway Shop
134 nearby- Barbican Pizza0.8 km
- Chicken Diner0.8 km
- Goswell Best Charcoal Grill0.5 km
- Artisserie0.5 km
- DAD0.3 km
- + 129 more
Supermarkets
21 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Waitrose0.3 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
13 nearby- The Rookery0.5 km
- The Zetter Hotel0.2 km
- Travelodge London Farringdon Hotel0.7 km
- Saco0.9 km
- The Guilford House Hotel0.7 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.4 km
- City Thameslink1.1 km
- Moorgate1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Farringdon Underground Station0.4 km
- Farringdon Underground Station0.4 km
- Farringdon Underground Station0.4 km
- Farringdon Underground Station0.4 km
- Farringdon (London) Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EC1R0AJ · Data under Open Government Licence