EC1R 0BJ 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 0BJ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 above average at 136 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for EC1R 0BJ 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 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOWLING GREEN LANE, EC1R 0BJ.
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
EC1R 0BJ has a significant social housing presence — 73% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 0BJ. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EC1R 0BJ is above average at 136 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
Christopher Hatton Primary School
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Moreland Primary School
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
140 nearby- AM to PM Convenience Store0.9 km
- Metro Express0.7 km
- Karma Cola0.6 km
- Boswell Mini Market1.0 km
- Argentalia London0.5 km
- + 135 more
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, Cafe
410 nearby- Bisou0.9 km
- CANTON TASTE0.7 km
- Paolina Thai Cuisine1.0 km
- Sen Viet0.8 km
- Dim Sum Duck0.9 km
- + 405 more
Pub, NightClub
106 nearby- Britannia Public House1.0 km
- Union Tavern Public House0.5 km
- Queen's Head0.9 km
- The Harrison0.9 km
- GRAVITY DRINKS0.8 km
- + 101 more
Takeaway Shop
127 nearby- Barbican Pizza0.9 km
- Chicken Diner0.8 km
- Gray's Inn cafe0.5 km
- Supreme Fried Chicken0.8 km
- STUDIO 1080.9 km
- + 122 more
Supermarkets
22 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Co-operative Food0.5 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- TESCO0.7 km
- + 17 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
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Postcode Profile: EC1R0BJ · Data under Open Government Licence