Postcode Analysis Islington, London

NORTHBURGH STREET, EC1V 0AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHBURGH STREET, EC1V 0AY.

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Population

387

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 64,100 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EC1V 0AY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

48% of EC1V 0AY's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 19.7% year-on-year.

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

EC1V 0AY is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Northburgh Street, 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 young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 107 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £1.0M, down 19.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EC1V 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00174786 (shared with 43 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 0AY. The average age is 28.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British51.8%
Asian / British Asian33.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed11.0%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 31%
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

Flat

£ 1,075,000

3 sales · Mean £ 1,050,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around EC1V 0AY is above average at 107 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 offences305
Anti-social behaviour267
Other theft240
Theft from the person200
Drugs131

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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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.6 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good228 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 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

108 nearby
  • Sun Star Express0.9 km
  • Donught Time Old Street1.0 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.6 km
  • 4YouExpress1.0 km
  • Angel Convenience Food & Wine0.9 km
  • + 103 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

98 nearby
  • Britannia Public House0.5 km
  • Union Tavern Public House1.0 km
  • The George & Monkey1.0 km
  • Crowne Plaza Kings Cross1.0 km
  • Cafe Kick0.7 km
  • + 93 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

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

Takeaway Shop

127 nearby
  • Barbican Pizza0.4 km
  • Chicken Diner0.4 km
  • Food Vally Limited0.8 km
  • Chicken Cottage0.9 km
  • Goswell Best Charcoal Grill0.2 km
  • + 122 more
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Supermarkets

24 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Co-operative Food1.0 km
  • Co-op Food0.7 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.4 km
  • + 19 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • Travelodge Hotel0.9 km
  • The Rookery0.4 km
  • The Zetter Hotel0.3 km
  • Malmaison Hotel0.4 km
  • Z Shoreditch0.9 km
  • + 4 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 Station0.5 km