EC1V 0BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bowling Green Lane, 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 0BD 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 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for EC1V 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00174766 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOWLING GREEN LANE, EC1V 0BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOWLING GREEN LANE, EC1V 0BD.
213
35
£ 56,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC1V 0BD 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 0BD — 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 0BD. 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
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 0BD is above average at 96 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
110 nearby- Donught Time Old Street1.0 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.6 km
- Sun Star Express0.9 km
- Smithfield Butchers0.8 km
- Just Eat For Business1.0 km
- + 105 more
Pub, NightClub
92 nearby- Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.9 km
- Cafe Kick0.6 km
- Love's Company0.8 km
- The Exmouth Arms0.6 km
- The Peasant0.2 km
- + 87 more
Restaurant, Cafe
404 nearby- Le Bab1.0 km
- T41.0 km
- The Sushi Co - Shoreditch0.9 km
- Aburi Japanese Restaurant0.1 km
- BrewDog Big Smoke0.8 km
- + 399 more
Supermarkets
22 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
119 nearby- Chicken Cottage0.9 km
- Goswell Best Charcoal Grill0.1 km
- Barbican Pizza0.4 km
- Chicken Diner0.3 km
- Pret A Manger0.9 km
- + 114 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Malmaison Hotel0.5 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
- M by Montcalm Hotel0.9 km
- Double Tree by Hilton1.0 km
- The Bryson Hotel0.7 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.6 km
- Old Street0.8 km
- Moorgate1.0 km
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Postcode Profile: EC1V0BD · Data under Open Government Licence