Postcode Analysis Islington, London

BOWLING GREEN LANE, EC1R 0BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOWLING GREEN LANE, EC1R 0BG.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

241

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 64,100 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EC1R 0BG 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.

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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

EC1R 0BG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 38% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

EC1R 0BG is an active urban area on Bowling Green Lane, 0.1km from Clerkenwell in Islington. Administratively it sits within Clerkenwell ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.

For renters and young professionals, EC1R 0BG offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (143 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC1R 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00013546 (shared with 64 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 0BG. The average age is 35.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.5%
Asian / British Asian13.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed9.0%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 53%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

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

Crime rates near EC1R 0BG are high at 143 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 theft331
Anti-social behaviour324
Violence and sexual offences309
Theft from the person243
Shoplifting140

school Local Schools

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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.4 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.4 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.5 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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Retailers - Other

135 nearby
  • AM to PM Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Metro Express0.8 km
  • Karma Cola0.6 km
  • Argentalia London0.5 km
  • PURPOSE BAR0.5 km
  • + 130 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

17 nearby
  • CLINK 2611.0 km
  • International Hall1.0 km
  • Saco0.8 km
  • The Guilford House Hotel0.6 km
  • The House of Toby0.9 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

410 nearby
  • Bisou0.9 km
  • CANTON TASTE0.7 km
  • Sen Viet0.8 km
  • Dim Sum Duck0.9 km
  • Boukis Grill0.8 km
  • + 405 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

108 nearby
  • Britannia Public House1.0 km
  • Union Tavern Public House0.5 km
  • Queen's Head0.9 km
  • The Harrison1.0 km
  • GRAVITY DRINKS0.8 km
  • + 103 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

130 nearby
  • Barbican Pizza0.9 km
  • Chicken Diner0.8 km
  • Gray's Inn cafe0.5 km
  • Supreme Fried Chicken0.8 km
  • STUDIO 1080.9 km
  • + 125 more
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Supermarkets

20 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Co-operative Food0.5 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • TESCO0.7 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.5 km
  • City Thameslink1.2 km
  • London Kings Cross1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Farringdon Underground Station0.5 km
  • Farringdon Underground Station0.5 km
  • Farringdon Underground Station0.5 km
  • Farringdon Underground Station0.5 km
  • Farringdon (London) Rail Station0.5 km