EC1V 0BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 0BE is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for EC1V 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00174766 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC1V 0BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC1V 0BE.
213
35
£ 56,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC1V 0BE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
EC1V 0BE has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 0BE. 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 0BE is above average at 90 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
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
The ArtsXchange
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
Hanover Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
126 nearby- 4YouExpress0.7 km
- Angel Convenience Food & Wine0.6 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Chana Chemist1.0 km
- Fresh Meat Market1.0 km
- + 121 more
Restaurant, Cafe
394 nearby- Bombay Burrito0.7 km
- Iberica0.7 km
- Terrace Turkish Kitchen1.0 km
- John Charlick Foods1.0 km
- PHO INN1.0 km
- + 389 more
Supermarkets
24 nearby- Waitrose1.0 km
- Sainsburys Supermarket0.8 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
- Co-op Food0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
117 nearby- Zabardast1.0 km
- Albasha0.9 km
- BALADY TWO LTD0.9 km
- Gebeta Ethiopia Cusine0.9 km
- Mexican Food Burrito Time0.9 km
- + 112 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- The Bryson Hotel0.7 km
- YOTEL London Clerkenwell0.5 km
- Malmaison Hotel0.6 km
- Travelodge London Farringdon Hotel1.0 km
- Z Shoreditch0.9 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
87 nearby- Craft Beer Company0.8 km
- Gunmakers Arms0.8 km
- Sir John Oldcastle0.8 km
- The Argyle1.0 km
- The Bleeding Heart Tavern0.9 km
- + 82 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.7 km
- Old Street0.9 km
- Moorgate1.1 km
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Postcode Profile: EC1V0BE · Data under Open Government Licence