Postcode Analysis Islington, London

COMPTON STREET, EC1V 0BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMPTON STREET, EC1V 0BL.

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Population

251

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 64,100 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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10/10
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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British65.7%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean16.7%
Other / Mixed13.9%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences303
Anti-social behaviour259
Other theft236
Theft from the person196
Burglary98

school Local Schools

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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.1 km
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Moreland Primary School

Good411 pupils0.4 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.4 km
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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.4 km
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The ArtsXchange

Good82 pupils0.7 km
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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils0.7 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good228 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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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

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
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Supermarkets

23 nearby
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Waitrose0.1 km
  • Waitrose0.7 km
  • + 18 more
fastfood

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
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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

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