EC1V 0AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Northampton Square, 0.4km from Finsbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Clerkenwell ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, EC1V 0AJ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, high status management and administration, especially public sector. The predominance of young residents (average age 25) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 41% 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. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 92 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £2.7M, down 54.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EC1V 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00013570 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTHAMPTON SQUARE, EC1V 0AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHAMPTON SQUARE, EC1V 0AJ.
238
25
£ 64,100 /yr
25%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 41% of tenure in EC1V 0AJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 25-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 54.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC1V 0AJ. The average age is 25.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 2,727,000
2 sales · Mean £ 2,727,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EC1V 0AJ is above average at 92 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
Moreland Primary School
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
The ArtsXchange
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
Hanover Primary School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
St John Evangelist RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
89 nearby- The George & Monkey0.7 km
- Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.8 km
- Cafe Kick0.5 km
- Love's Company0.9 km
- The Exmouth Arms0.6 km
- + 84 more
Restaurant, Cafe
387 nearby- 42 Coffee Junction1.0 km
- Jamieson Food Corner Ltd1.0 km
- Berni's Sandwich Bar0.2 km
- Petals in the Mist0.7 km
- The Empress0.3 km
- + 382 more
Takeaway Shop
112 nearby- Food Vally Limited0.4 km
- Chicken Cottage1.0 km
- Goswell Best Charcoal Grill0.2 km
- Snack Monster0.8 km
- Atis0.9 km
- + 107 more
Retailers - Other
129 nearby- Metro Express1.0 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.5 km
- Pizza Union-Hoxton0.9 km
- City Express0.7 km
- City Shop0.1 km
- + 124 more
Supermarkets
23 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Lily Maila0.4 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- M by Montcalm Hotel0.9 km
- Travelodge London Farringdon Hotel0.9 km
- Z Shoreditch0.9 km
- Double Tree by Hilton0.8 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.8 km
- Old Street0.9 km
- Moorgate1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EC1V0AJ · Data under Open Government Licence