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.
BOWLING GREEN LANE, EC1R 0BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOWLING GREEN LANE, EC1R 0BH.
342
40
£ 64,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Moreland Primary School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
The ArtsXchange
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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, 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
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
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Postcode Profile: EC1R0BH · Data under Open Government Licence