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.
FINSBURY ESTATE, EC1R 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FINSBURY ESTATE, EC1R 0BS.
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38
£ 64,100 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC1R 0BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
Moreland Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
The ArtsXchange
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: EC1R0BS · Data under Open Government Licence