Postcode Analysis Islington, London

EC1V 0AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC1V 0AL.

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Population

223

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 64,100 /yr

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Employed

76%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EC1V 0AL 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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4/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. EC1V 0AL combines 76% economic activity with a 33-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.

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

EC1V 0AL is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Charterhouse in Islington. Administratively it sits within Bunhill ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington. Employment levels are high (66% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for EC1V 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00174784 (shared with 37 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 0AL. The average age is 33.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.0%
Asian / British Asian18.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed12.5%

Economic Activity

76%Active
FT: 66%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 around EC1V 0AL 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.

Violence and sexual offences254
Anti-social behaviour243
Other theft175
Theft from the person136
Drugs135

school Local Schools

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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.1 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.3 km
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Moreland Primary School

Good411 pupils0.5 km
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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils0.5 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils0.6 km
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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.6 km
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The ArtsXchange

Good82 pupils0.7 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

109 nearby
  • Sun Star Express0.9 km
  • Smithfield Butchers0.7 km
  • Pizza Union-Hoxton0.9 km
  • AHA Bazaar0.7 km
  • ARIA GOLDEN GRILL0.8 km
  • + 104 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

93 nearby
  • Britannia Public House0.5 km
  • Hand & Shears Public House0.5 km
  • The Butcher's Hook And Cleaver0.6 km
  • Beduin0.6 km
  • Dame Alice Owen Public House0.6 km
  • + 88 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

424 nearby
  • Cafe Arena0.9 km
  • Krapow!0.9 km
  • Three Crowns0.9 km
  • Boukis Grill0.4 km
  • Daisy0.3 km
  • + 419 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

122 nearby
  • Barbican Pizza0.4 km
  • Chicken Diner0.4 km
  • Pret A Manger0.9 km
  • Benugo, The Foyer Cafe0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • + 117 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • M by Montcalm Hotel0.8 km
  • The Rookery0.5 km
  • The Zetter Hotel0.3 km
  • Malmaison Hotel0.4 km
  • Premier Inn0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

24 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Waitrose0.2 km
  • + 19 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.6 km
  • Old Street0.8 km
  • Moorgate0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Barbican Underground Station0.4 km
  • Barbican Underground Station0.4 km
  • Barbican Underground Station0.4 km