EC1V 0BL is a mixed residential area on Compton Street, 0.3km from Clerkenwell in Islington. Administratively it sits within Bunhill ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, EC1V 0BL is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a global business zone — high status city commuters, mostly in london. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% 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.
Census 2021 statistics for EC1V 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00174781 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COMPTON STREET, EC1V 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMPTON STREET, EC1V 0BL.
251
38
£ 64,100 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC1V 0BL 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.
Area Character
EC1V 0BL has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 38-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 0BL. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EC1V 0BL 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.
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
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
St Luke's CofE Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
94 nearby- The Eagle0.8 km
- The Old Fountain Public House0.9 km
- Island Queen1.0 km
- Ye Olde Mitre0.8 km
- Scottish Malt Whisky Society0.7 km
- + 89 more
Restaurant, Cafe
398 nearby- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- The Good Eating Company @ Moo.com0.6 km
- Banh Mi Bay0.9 km
- Levant Kitchen0.9 km
- MEETING NOODLES0.9 km
- + 393 more
Supermarkets
23 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Waitrose0.1 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
118 nearby- Crussh @ WeWork0.9 km
- Pret A Manger0.9 km
- Brazilian Salads0.7 km
- Burger Makers0.7 km
- Food Gangnam Style0.7 km
- + 113 more
Retailers - Other
118 nearby- Boots UK0.7 km
- PROOF DRINKS LTD0.8 km
- Science In Sport0.8 km
- Sweet News1.0 km
- AHA Bazaar0.6 km
- + 113 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- The Rookery0.5 km
- The Zetter Hotel0.3 km
- Malmaison Hotel0.4 km
- Premier Inn0.8 km
- Double Tree by Hilton1.0 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.6 km
- Old Street0.9 km
- Moorgate1.1 km
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Postcode Profile: EC1V0BL · Data under Open Government Licence