Postcode Analysis Islington, London

EC1R 0AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC1R 0AL.

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Population

373

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 64,100 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EC1R 0AL 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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10/10
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10/10
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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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9/10
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Area Character

EC1R 0AL 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.

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

EC1R 0AL is an active urban area located 0.1km from Clerkenwell in Islington. Administratively it sits within Clerkenwell ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.

Day-to-day life in EC1R 0AL 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 (150 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC1R 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00013547 (shared with 69 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 EC1R 0AL. 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

White / British76.5%
Asian / British Asian10.7%
Black / African / Caribbean7.0%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime rates near EC1R 0AL are high at 150 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft365
Violence and sexual offences295
Anti-social behaviour283
Theft from the person247
Shoplifting141

school Local Schools

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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.4 km
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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.4 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.5 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.5 km
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Moreland Primary School

Good411 pupils0.7 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.7 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.7 km
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The ArtsXchange

Good82 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

134 nearby
  • Karma Cola0.7 km
  • Just Eat For Business0.9 km
  • Eastern Halal Fresh Food1.0 km
  • Boutalls Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Country Gifts and News0.8 km
  • + 129 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

105 nearby
  • Britannia Public House0.9 km
  • Union Tavern Public House0.6 km
  • Little Fable0.9 km
  • The Lamb And Trotter0.9 km
  • Dame Alice Owen Public House0.5 km
  • + 100 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

430 nearby
  • Boukis Grill0.8 km
  • Daisy0.6 km
  • La Banh Mi0.8 km
  • The Phoenix Takeaway0.6 km
  • The Urdang The Old Finsbury Town Hall0.4 km
  • + 425 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

133 nearby
  • Barbican Pizza0.8 km
  • Chicken Diner0.7 km
  • Coopers0.8 km
  • Wasabi0.7 km
  • Cafe Plaka0.6 km
  • + 128 more
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Supermarkets

22 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Co-operative Food0.6 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
  • Waitrose1.0 km
  • + 17 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

13 nearby
  • Saco0.9 km
  • The Guilford House Hotel0.7 km
  • Malmaison Hotel0.5 km
  • Premier Inn0.5 km
  • Travelodge London Farringdon Hotel0.7 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.4 km
  • City Thameslink1.1 km
  • Old Street1.2 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