EC1R 0AN is an active urban area on Clerkenwell Close, 0.2km from Clerkenwell in Islington. Administratively it sits within Clerkenwell ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, EC1R 0AN is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 73% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.
Safety: Crime rates are high (189 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC1R 0AN are sourced from Output Area E00013548 (shared with 51 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLERKENWELL CLOSE, EC1R 0AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLERKENWELL CLOSE, EC1R 0AN.
342
40
£ 64,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
EC1R 0AN has a significant social housing presence — 73% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC1R 0AN. The average age is 40.4. 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 0AN are high at 189 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 Alban's Church of England Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
Moreland Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
105 nearby- The Betsey Trotwood0.1 km
- The George & Monkey0.8 km
- The Horseshoe Public House0.1 km
- Old Red Lion Public House0.9 km
- Ye Olde Mitre0.5 km
- + 100 more
Restaurant, Cafe
442 nearby- Salaam Namaste0.8 km
- Breddos0.6 km
- Chao0.9 km
- Clerkenwell Kiosk0.0 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- + 437 more
Takeaway Shop
143 nearby- Express Grill and Pizza0.9 km
- Food Vally Limited0.8 km
- Bap Foods Limited0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Green Home Food1.0 km
- + 138 more
Retailers - Other
130 nearby- Coram's Fields Cafe0.9 km
- 4youexpress0.8 km
- MS City Store0.8 km
- 4YouExpress1.0 km
- Angel Convenience Food & Wine0.9 km
- + 125 more
Supermarkets
20 nearby- Lily Maila0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group1.0 km
- Waitrose1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Malmaison Hotel0.5 km
- Travelodge Kings Cross Royal Scot1.0 km
- Premier Inn0.4 km
- The Rookery0.4 km
- The Zetter Hotel0.2 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.4 km
- City Thameslink1.0 km
- Moorgate1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Farringdon Underground Station0.3 km
- Farringdon Underground Station0.3 km
- Farringdon Underground Station0.3 km
- Farringdon Underground Station0.3 km
- Farringdon (London) Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EC1R0AN · Data under Open Government Licence