Postcode Analysis Islington, London

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

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

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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
paymentsAffluence
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 0BH — 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 0BH 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.

An affordable area with active regeneration, EC1R 0BH 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 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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. Property: Prices average £940k.

Census 2021 statistics for EC1R 0BH 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 0BH. 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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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 940,000

1 sales · Mean £ 940,000

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

Crime rates near EC1R 0BH 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.

Other theft340
Anti-social behaviour306
Violence and sexual offences306
Theft from the person243
Shoplifting140

school Local Schools

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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.4 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.4 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.5 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.5 km
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Moreland Primary School

Good411 pupils0.6 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.7 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.8 km
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The ArtsXchange

Good82 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

139 nearby
  • Karma Cola0.6 km
  • 4youexpress0.6 km
  • MS City Store0.6 km
  • Barbican Fruiterers0.7 km
  • Nelhart News0.7 km
  • + 134 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

105 nearby
  • Britannia Public House0.9 km
  • Union Tavern Public House0.5 km
  • The George & Monkey0.7 km
  • Chapel Bar1.0 km
  • Charles Lamb Public House0.9 km
  • + 100 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

408 nearby
  • Boukis Grill0.8 km
  • Daisy0.6 km
  • La Banh Mi0.8 km
  • The Phoenix Takeaway0.6 km
  • The Urdang The Old Finsbury Town Hall0.3 km
  • + 403 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

129 nearby
  • Barbican Pizza0.8 km
  • Chicken Diner0.8 km
  • Express Grill and Pizza0.8 km
  • Food Vally Limited0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • + 124 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

15 nearby
  • Swinton Hotel Ltd0.9 km
  • Double Tree by Hilton0.9 km
  • Point A Hotel London Kings Cross1.0 km
  • Travelodge London Farringdon Hotel0.7 km
  • The Bryson Hotel0.3 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

23 nearby
  • Iceland Foods1.0 km
  • Marks & Spencer1.0 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • TESCO0.8 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.5 km
  • City Thameslink1.2 km
  • Old Street1.3 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