EC1R 0BP is an up-and-coming urban area on Whiskin Street, 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 0BP is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 116 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £775k, up 6.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EC1R 0BP are sourced from Output Area E00013569 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHISKIN STREET, EC1R 0BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHISKIN STREET, EC1R 0BP.
333
30
£ 64,100 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC1R 0BP 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.
Area Character
EC1R 0BP has a significant social housing presence — 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending up 6.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC1R 0BP. The average age is 29.9. 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 notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 775,000
4 sales · Mean £ 858,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EC1R 0BP is above average at 116 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences 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
Moreland Primary School
The ArtsXchange
Christopher Hatton Primary School
St John Evangelist RC Primary School
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
Hanover Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
135 nearby- Wenzels the Bakers0.8 km
- Argentalia London0.8 km
- PURPOSE BAR0.8 km
- Bagci Food Centre0.6 km
- The Quality Chop House (Deli)0.4 km
- + 130 more
Restaurant, Cafe
376 nearby- Blue Bird tea Co0.9 km
- Chilango0.9 km
- Leon Restaurants0.7 km
- London Grace0.9 km
- Pizza Express0.9 km
- + 371 more
Takeaway Shop
113 nearby- Kake Kwerk0.9 km
- Kape Konnection0.9 km
- Sushi Daily@Waitrose0.8 km
- Holy Cow0.8 km
- ASIAN FUSION0.8 km
- + 108 more
Pub, NightClub
91 nearby- Hat & Tun0.6 km
- City Pride Public House0.5 km
- Ninth Ward London0.5 km
- The Wenlock Arms0.9 km
- Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings0.2 km
- + 86 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Co-op Food0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Co-operative Food0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
15 nearby- Arriva Hotel0.9 km
- Travelodge Kings Cross Royal Scot0.8 km
- Point A Hotel London Kings Cross1.0 km
- Travelodge London Farringdon Hotel0.7 km
- Premier Inn0.8 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.8 km
- Old Street1.2 km
- London Kings Cross1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EC1R0BP · Data under Open Government Licence