Postcode Analysis Islington, London

EC1R 0BA House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

239

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 64,100 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EC1R 0BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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9/10
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4/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

EC1R 0BA has a significant social housing presence — 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 0BA is an active urban area located 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 0BA is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a global business zone — high status city commuters, mostly in london. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 124 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for EC1R 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00013578 (shared with 3291 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 0BA. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British65.1%
Asian / British Asian8.4%
Black / African / Caribbean4.6%
Other / Mixed21.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 7%
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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 around EC1R 0BA is above average at 124 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour305
Violence and sexual offences297
Other theft295
Theft from the person236
Shoplifting127

school Local Schools

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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.3 km
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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.4 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.5 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.6 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.6 km
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Moreland Primary School

Good411 pupils0.8 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.8 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

141 nearby
  • Karma Cola0.5 km
  • Bagci Food Centre1.0 km
  • The Quality Chop House (Deli)0.1 km
  • AHA Bazaar0.4 km
  • ARIA GOLDEN GRILL0.5 km
  • + 136 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

107 nearby
  • Union Tavern Public House0.4 km
  • Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings0.2 km
  • The Castle Public House0.8 km
  • The Corner Bar / Charlie's Cantina0.9 km
  • The Shakespeare's Head Public House0.6 km
  • + 102 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

411 nearby
  • Boukis Grill0.9 km
  • Daisy0.7 km
  • La Banh Mi0.9 km
  • The Phoenix Takeaway0.7 km
  • The Urdang The Old Finsbury Town Hall0.3 km
  • + 406 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

133 nearby
  • Barbican Pizza0.9 km
  • Chicken Diner0.9 km
  • Holy Cow1.0 km
  • Bumble And Sea0.8 km
  • City Delight0.4 km
  • + 128 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

19 nearby
  • Arriva Hotel0.8 km
  • Travelodge Kings Cross Royal Scot0.7 km
  • The Rookery0.7 km
  • The Zetter Hotel0.4 km
  • Malmaison Hotel0.7 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

23 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Waitrose0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Co-operative1.0 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.6 km
  • London Kings Cross1.2 km
  • City Thameslink1.2 km