EC1R 0AW 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.
An affordable area with active regeneration, EC1R 0AW is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (147 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC1R 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00013548 (shared with 51 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC1R 0AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC1R 0AW.
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
With 73% social renting, EC1R 0AW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 0AW. 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
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 0AW are high at 147 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
Pub, NightClub
107 nearby- The Betsey Trotwood0.1 km
- The Horseshoe Public House0.0 km
- Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.6 km
- Cafe Kick0.3 km
- The Exmouth Arms0.3 km
- + 102 more
Restaurant, Cafe
427 nearby- Salaam Namaste0.8 km
- Breddos0.6 km
- Chao0.9 km
- Clerkenwell Kiosk0.1 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- + 422 more
Retailers - Other
132 nearby- Coram's Fields Cafe0.9 km
- AM to PM Convenience Store1.0 km
- Metro Express0.8 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.3 km
- 4YouExpress0.9 km
- + 127 more
Supermarkets
21 nearby- Lily Maila0.2 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Sainsburys0.7 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
136 nearby- Bap Foods Limited0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Goswell Best Charcoal Grill0.5 km
- The Best Kebab1.0 km
- Assenheims 560.7 km
- + 131 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Malmaison Hotel0.6 km
- Swinton Hotel Ltd0.9 km
- Double Tree by Hilton0.9 km
- The Rookery0.5 km
- The Zetter Hotel0.2 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.4 km
- City Thameslink1.1 km
- Old Street1.3 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: EC1R0AW · Data under Open Government Licence