Postcode Analysis Islington, London

EC1R 0AY House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

342

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 64,100 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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5/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 73% of tenure in EC1R 0AY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

EC1R 0AY 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 0AY is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 (146 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC1R 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00013548 (shared with 51 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 0AY. 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

White / British62.7%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean16.9%
Other / Mixed16.3%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near EC1R 0AY are high at 146 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.

Other theft338
Anti-social behaviour329
Violence and sexual offences314
Theft from the person246
Shoplifting140

school Local Schools

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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.4 km
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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.4 km
P

St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.4 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.5 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.7 km
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Moreland Primary School

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

Outstanding222 pupils0.8 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

105 nearby
  • The Betsey Trotwood0.1 km
  • The Horseshoe Public House0.0 km
  • Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.5 km
  • Cafe Kick0.3 km
  • The Exmouth Arms0.3 km
  • + 100 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

421 nearby
  • Salaam Namaste0.7 km
  • Breddos0.6 km
  • Chao1.0 km
  • Clerkenwell Kiosk0.1 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • + 416 more
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Retailers - Other

131 nearby
  • Coram's Fields Cafe0.9 km
  • AM to PM Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Metro Express0.8 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.3 km
  • 4YouExpress0.9 km
  • + 126 more
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Supermarkets

20 nearby
  • Lily Maila0.3 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Sainsburys0.7 km
  • + 15 more
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Takeaway Shop

135 nearby
  • Bap Foods Limited0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Goswell Best Charcoal Grill0.6 km
  • The Best Kebab1.0 km
  • Assenheims 560.7 km
  • + 130 more
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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 Hotel0.3 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.5 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