EC1R 0AU is an active urban area on Clerkenwell Close, 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 0AU 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 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00013547 (shared with 69 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLERKENWELL CLOSE, EC1R 0AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLERKENWELL CLOSE, EC1R 0AU.
373
38
£ 64,100 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC1R 0AU 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
No single demographic signal dominates EC1R 0AU — age 38, 36% ownership, 38% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 0AU. 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 0AU 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.
school Local Schools
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Moreland Primary School
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
The ArtsXchange
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
136 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
- + 131 more
Pub, NightClub
108 nearby- Britannia Public House0.9 km
- Union Tavern Public House0.6 km
- Little Fable0.9 km
- The Lamb And Trotter1.0 km
- Dame Alice Owen Public House0.5 km
- + 103 more
Restaurant, Cafe
425 nearby- Boukis Grill0.7 km
- Daisy0.5 km
- La Banh Mi0.8 km
- The Phoenix Takeaway0.5 km
- The Urdang The Old Finsbury Town Hall0.3 km
- + 420 more
Takeaway Shop
132 nearby- Barbican Pizza0.8 km
- Chicken Diner0.7 km
- Coopers0.8 km
- Wasabi0.8 km
- Cafe Plaka0.6 km
- + 127 more
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, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Saco0.9 km
- The Guilford House Hotel0.7 km
- The House of Toby1.0 km
- Malmaison Hotel0.6 km
- Premier Inn0.5 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.5 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
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Postcode Profile: EC1R0AU · Data under Open Government Licence