Postcode Analysis Islington, London

NORTHAMPTON SQUARE, EC1V 0AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHAMPTON SQUARE, EC1V 0AJ.

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Population

238

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Avg Age

25

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Avg Income

£ 64,100 /yr

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Employed

25%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
workEmployment
1/10
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10/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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4/10
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1/10
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4/10
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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.

home £2,727,000 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British55.9%
Asian / British Asian19.1%
Black / African / Caribbean11.0%
Other / Mixed14.0%

Economic Activity

25%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences355
Anti-social behaviour353
Other theft159
Theft from the person122
Burglary96

school Local Schools

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Moreland Primary School

Good411 pupils0.2 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.3 km
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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.3 km
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The ArtsXchange

Good82 pupils0.4 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.6 km
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Hanover Primary School

Good320 pupils0.6 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils0.7 km
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St John Evangelist RC Primary School

Good276 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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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
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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

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