Is EC1R 0EA a safe place to live?

Crime rates in EC1R 0EA are higher than average, at 188 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

How much do houses cost in EC1R 0EA?

The average property price in EC1R 0EA is currently around £1.2M.

What is the population of EC1R 0EA?

The population for the EC1R 0EA area is approximately 318 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Islington, London

CLERKENWELL CLOSE, EC1R 0EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLERKENWELL CLOSE, EC1R 0EA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

318

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 64,100 /yr

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Employed

71%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EC1R 0EA 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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1/10

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1/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

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5/10

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2/10

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3/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates EC1R 0EA — age 36, 33% ownership, 57% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £1.2M.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EC1R 0EA is an active urban area on Clerkenwell Close, 0.2km 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. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (60% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (188 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £1.2M.

Census 2021 statistics for EC1R 0EA are sourced from Output Area E00013549 (shared with 125 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 0EA. The average age is 36.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.0%

Asian / British Asian14.6%

Black / African / Caribbean3.5%

Other / Mixed7.0%

Economic Activity

71%Active

FT: 60%

Unemployed: 2%

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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 1,240,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,240,000

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

Crime rates near EC1R 0EA are high at 188 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft410

Shoplifting345

Violence and sexual offences315

Theft from the person299

Anti-social behaviour279

school Local Schools

St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.4 km

St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.5 km

Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.5 km

Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.5 km

City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.7 km

Moreland Primary School

Good411 pupils0.7 km

St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.8 km

Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

126 nearby

Karma Cola0.8 km
Avila London0.4 km
BOROUGH NUTS0.4 km
FALAFEL TIME0.4 km
Holland & Barrett0.7 km
+ 121 more

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

102 nearby

Britannia Public House0.9 km
Union Tavern Public House0.7 km
Brewdog0.8 km
The Pregnant Man0.9 km
Penderel's Oak0.9 km
+ 97 more

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

430 nearby

Boukis Grill0.7 km
Daisy0.5 km
La Banh Mi0.7 km
The Phoenix Takeaway0.5 km
The Urdang The Old Finsbury Town Hall0.4 km
+ 425 more

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

139 nearby

Barbican Pizza0.8 km
Chicken Diner0.7 km
Holy Smoke0.5 km
Pasteria0.4 km
Garbanzos Falafel & Hummus Bar0.8 km
+ 134 more

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby

THE LAST JUDGMENT1.0 km
Travelodge Kings Cross Royal Scot1.0 km
Travelodge London Farringdon Hotel0.8 km
The Bryson Hotel0.3 km
YOTEL London Clerkenwell0.1 km
+ 6 more

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Supermarkets

21 nearby

Sainsbury's Local0.7 km
Co-op Food1.0 km
Tesco Express0.6 km
Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
Co-operative Food0.6 km
+ 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Farringdon0.4 km
City Thameslink1.0 km
Moorgate1.2 km

Bus Stops

Farringdon Underground Station0.3 km
Farringdon Underground Station0.3 km
Farringdon Underground Station0.3 km
Farringdon Underground Station0.3 km
Farringdon (London) Rail Station0.3 km