EC1V 0AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Goswell Road, 0.4km from Clerkenwell in Islington. Administratively it sits within Bunhill ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, EC1V 0AF is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, big city services, with accommodation and food. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £582k.
Census 2021 statistics for EC1V 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00174766 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GOSWELL ROAD, EC1V 0AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOSWELL ROAD, EC1V 0AF.
213
35
£ 56,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC1V 0AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 43% of tenure in EC1V 0AF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC1V 0AF. The average age is 35.3. 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
£ 582,500
2 sales · Mean £ 582,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EC1V 0AF is above average at 93 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
Moreland Primary School
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
The ArtsXchange
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
Hanover Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
113 nearby- Donught Time Old Street1.0 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.6 km
- Express Food & Wine0.9 km
- St peter's food and wine0.9 km
- Fitness First0.6 km
- + 108 more
Pub, NightClub
92 nearby- Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.9 km
- Canvas Bar1.0 km
- Cafe Kick0.6 km
- Love's Company0.8 km
- The Exmouth Arms0.7 km
- + 87 more
Restaurant, Cafe
380 nearby- Le Bab1.0 km
- T40.9 km
- The Sushi Co - Shoreditch0.9 km
- Aburi Japanese Restaurant0.0 km
- BrewDog Big Smoke0.8 km
- + 375 more
Supermarkets
23 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Sainsburys Supermarket0.8 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.7 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
116 nearby- Chicken Cottage0.9 km
- Goswell Best Charcoal Grill0.0 km
- Pasta Evangelists0.8 km
- Albasha0.9 km
- BALADY TWO LTD0.9 km
- + 111 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- The Bryson Hotel0.7 km
- YOTEL London Clerkenwell0.5 km
- Malmaison Hotel0.6 km
- Z Shoreditch0.8 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.7 km
- Old Street0.8 km
- Moorgate1.1 km
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Postcode Profile: EC1V0AF · Data under Open Government Licence