Postcode Analysis Islington, London

EC1R 0EG House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

318

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Avg Age

36

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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 0EG 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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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 0EG — age 36, 33% ownership, 57% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 0EG is an active urban area located 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 0EG 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. 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 (184 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC1R 0EG 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 0EG. 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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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 0EG are high at 184 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 theft416
Shoplifting341
Violence and sexual offences307
Theft from the person278
Anti-social behaviour267

school Local Schools

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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.3 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.5 km
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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.5 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.5 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.6 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 pupils0.8 km
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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
  • AHA Bazaar0.4 km
  • ARIA GOLDEN GRILL0.4 km
  • Farringdon Road Post Office & Convenience Store0.4 km
  • RICO BURRITO0.4 km
  • + 121 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

102 nearby
  • Britannia Public House0.9 km
  • Union Tavern Public House0.7 km
  • Barbican Bars0.9 km
  • Old Red Cow0.6 km
  • Scottish Malt Whisky Society0.4 km
  • + 97 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

436 nearby
  • Boukis Grill0.7 km
  • Daisy0.5 km
  • La Banh Mi0.7 km
  • The Phoenix Takeaway0.5 km
  • The Urdang The Old Finsbury Town Hall0.5 km
  • + 431 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

141 nearby
  • Barbican Pizza0.8 km
  • Chicken Diner0.7 km
  • Kurumaya0.6 km
  • Piccolo Bar1.0 km
  • Brazilian Salads0.4 km
  • + 136 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • The Rookery0.4 km
  • The Zetter Hotel0.1 km
  • THE LAST JUDGMENT1.0 km
  • Travelodge London Farringdon Hotel0.8 km
  • Saco0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

21 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.4 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • Waitrose0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.7 km
  • TESCO0.7 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