EC1R 0BU is an active urban area on Bowling Green Lane, 0.2km from Clerkenwell in Islington. Administratively it sits within Clerkenwell ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
For renters and young professionals, EC1R 0BU offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 above average at 138 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for EC1R 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00013546 (shared with 64 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOWLING GREEN LANE, EC1R 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOWLING GREEN LANE, EC1R 0BU.
241
36
£ 64,100 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC1R 0BU 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates EC1R 0BU — age 36, 38% ownership, 60% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC1R 0BU. 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
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EC1R 0BU is above average at 138 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
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
135 nearby- AM to PM Convenience Store0.9 km
- Metro Express0.7 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.3 km
- Boots UK0.5 km
- PROOF DRINKS LTD0.6 km
- + 130 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
18 nearby- CLINK 2611.0 km
- Malmaison Hotel0.7 km
- International Hall0.9 km
- Saco0.8 km
- The Guilford House Hotel0.6 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
409 nearby- Bisou0.9 km
- CANTON TASTE0.7 km
- Sen Viet0.8 km
- Dim Sum Duck0.9 km
- Aburi Japanese Restaurant0.6 km
- + 404 more
Pub, NightClub
105 nearby- Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.5 km
- Cafe Kick0.2 km
- The Exmouth Arms0.2 km
- The Peasant0.4 km
- Karaoke Box0.8 km
- + 100 more
Supermarkets
20 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Sainsburys0.7 km
- Amazon Fresh0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
132 nearby- Goswell Best Charcoal Grill0.6 km
- Assenheims 560.8 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Magic Wok & Box0.9 km
- Nusa Kitchen0.8 km
- + 127 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.5 km
- City Thameslink1.1 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
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Postcode Profile: EC1R0BU · Data under Open Government Licence