Postcode Analysis Islington, London

EC1R 0BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC1R 0BQ.

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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 0BQ 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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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

EC1R 0BQ 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 0BQ is an active urban area located 0.1km from Clerkenwell in Islington. Administratively it sits within Clerkenwell ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a global business zone — high status city commuters, mostly in london. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 (140 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC1R 0BQ 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 0BQ. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near EC1R 0BQ are high at 140 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 theft335
Anti-social behaviour307
Violence and sexual offences306
Theft from the person241
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 pupils0.4 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 pupils0.7 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
  • AM to PM Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Metro Express0.8 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.2 km
  • Boots UK0.6 km
  • PROOF DRINKS LTD0.7 km
  • + 134 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

409 nearby
  • Bisou0.9 km
  • CANTON TASTE0.8 km
  • Sen Viet0.8 km
  • Dim Sum Duck0.9 km
  • Aburi Japanese Restaurant0.6 km
  • + 404 more
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Pub, NightClub

107 nearby
  • Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.5 km
  • Cafe Kick0.2 km
  • The Exmouth Arms0.2 km
  • The Peasant0.3 km
  • Ye Olde Mitre0.7 km
  • + 102 more
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Supermarkets

23 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • TESCO0.8 km
  • Lily Maila0.3 km
  • + 18 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

130 nearby
  • Goswell Best Charcoal Grill0.6 km
  • Kurumaya0.8 km
  • Assenheims 560.8 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • Magic Wok & Box0.8 km
  • + 125 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

15 nearby
  • Malmaison Hotel0.6 km
  • Swinton Hotel Ltd0.9 km
  • Double Tree by Hilton0.9 km
  • Premier Inn0.4 km
  • The Rookery0.6 km
  • + 10 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