Postcode Analysis Islington, London

EC1R 0BF House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 0BF 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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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 0BF 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 0BF 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 0BF is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 0BF 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 0BF. 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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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 around EC1R 0BF is above average at 124 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour307
Other theft296
Violence and sexual offences291
Theft from the person249
Shoplifting110

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 George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.5 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.6 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.8 km
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Moreland Primary School

Good411 pupils0.8 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

107 nearby
  • The Betsey Trotwood0.1 km
  • The Horseshoe Public House0.2 km
  • Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings0.2 km
  • The Castle Public House0.9 km
  • The Corner Bar / Charlie's Cantina0.9 km
  • + 102 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

416 nearby
  • Salaam Namaste0.6 km
  • Breddos0.7 km
  • Clerkenwell Kiosk0.2 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Emmanuelle0.2 km
  • + 411 more
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Retailers - Other

143 nearby
  • Coram's Fields Cafe0.7 km
  • Bagci Food Centre1.0 km
  • The Quality Chop House (Deli)0.1 km
  • ASPEN VENTURES GROUP LTD1.0 km
  • Argentalia London0.4 km
  • + 138 more
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Supermarkets

22 nearby
  • Waitrose and Partners1.0 km
  • Lily Maila0.4 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • + 17 more
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Takeaway Shop

140 nearby
  • The Pequod 20161.0 km
  • Bap Foods Limited0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Bumble And Sea0.8 km
  • City Delight0.5 km
  • + 135 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

22 nearby
  • Arriva Hotel0.8 km
  • Travelodge Kings Cross Royal Scot0.7 km
  • Malmaison Hotel0.7 km
  • Point A Hotel London Kings Cross0.9 km
  • Doubletree by Hilton (incl Level Restaurant)1.0 km
  • + 17 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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