Postcode Analysis Islington, London

FINSBURY ESTATE, EC1R 0BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FINSBURY ESTATE, EC1R 0BS.

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Population

263

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 64,100 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: EC1R 0BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

With 49% social renting, EC1R 0BS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 0BS is an up-and-coming urban area on Finsbury Estate, 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 0BS is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 117 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £340k.

Census 2021 statistics for EC1R 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00013579 (shared with 20 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 0BS. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.1%
Asian / British Asian6.3%
Black / African / Caribbean11.6%
Other / Mixed9.0%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 340,000

2 sales · Mean £ 340,000

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

Crime around EC1R 0BS is above average at 117 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences294
Other theft269
Anti-social behaviour264
Theft from the person189
Burglary91

school Local Schools

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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.2 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.3 km
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Moreland Primary School

Good411 pupils0.5 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.6 km
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The ArtsXchange

Good82 pupils0.7 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.7 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.7 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

140 nearby
  • Wenzels the Bakers0.9 km
  • Bagci Food Centre0.7 km
  • The Quality Chop House (Deli)0.4 km
  • Barbican Fruiterers0.7 km
  • Nelhart News0.8 km
  • + 135 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

388 nearby
  • Chilango1.0 km
  • Leon Restaurants0.8 km
  • Thai Square1.0 km
  • Hub by Premier Inn Clerkenwell0.3 km
  • Cafe Carmem1.0 km
  • + 383 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

115 nearby
  • Sushi Daily@Waitrose0.9 km
  • Bumble And Sea0.6 km
  • Anarkali1.0 km
  • City Delight0.1 km
  • Pret A Manger0.6 km
  • + 110 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

14 nearby
  • Arriva Hotel0.9 km
  • Travelodge Kings Cross Royal Scot0.8 km
  • The Bryson Hotel0.5 km
  • YOTEL London Clerkenwell0.4 km
  • Travelodge London Farringdon Hotel0.7 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

99 nearby
  • The Wenlock Arms1.0 km
  • Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings0.2 km
  • The Castle Public House0.7 km
  • The Corner Bar / Charlie's Cantina0.6 km
  • The Shakespeare's Head Public House0.4 km
  • + 94 more
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Supermarkets

22 nearby
  • Co-op Food0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarket0.5 km
  • Co-operative Food0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • + 17 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.7 km
  • Old Street1.2 km
  • City Thameslink1.3 km