Postcode Analysis Islington, London

COMPTON STREET, EC1V 0BN House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

198

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 64,100 /yr

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Employed

80%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EC1V 0BN 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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Area Character

EC1V 0BN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 38% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (36) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

EC1V 0BN 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.

For renters and young professionals, EC1V 0BN offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (69% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 104 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £968k.

Census 2021 statistics for EC1V 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00174773 (shared with 10 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 0BN. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.4%
Asian / British Asian16.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed7.5%

Economic Activity

80%Active
FT: 69%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 843,750

2 sales · Mean £ 843,750

Terraced

£ 1,100,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,100,000

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

Crime around EC1V 0BN is above average at 104 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 offences269
Anti-social behaviour255
Other theft241
Theft from the person207
Burglary97

school Local Schools

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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.1 km
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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.4 km
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Moreland Primary School

Good411 pupils0.5 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.5 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 Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.7 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

117 nearby
  • Tecorra Ltd0.9 km
  • The Co-operative Food Store0.8 km
  • 4youexpress0.7 km
  • MS City Store0.5 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.5 km
  • + 112 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Double Tree by Hilton1.0 km
  • Malmaison Hotel0.4 km
  • Premier Inn0.7 km
  • Travelodge London Farringdon Hotel0.9 km
  • Z Shoreditch1.0 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

99 nearby
  • Charles Lamb Public House0.8 km
  • Old Red Lion Public House0.8 km
  • The Angel Public House0.9 km
  • York Public House1.0 km
  • Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.8 km
  • + 94 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

390 nearby
  • Akami sushi / Poke Yum0.9 km
  • Akami sushi / Poke Yum0.9 km
  • Alt Beverages Ltd0.9 km
  • Bodean's0.9 km
  • Brightlanding0.9 km
  • + 385 more
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Supermarkets

23 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.7 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Waitrose0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Co-operative Food0.9 km
  • + 18 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

114 nearby
  • Green Home Food0.8 km
  • Pret A Manger1.0 km
  • Goswell Best Charcoal Grill0.2 km
  • Barbican Pizza0.5 km
  • Chicken Diner0.5 km
  • + 109 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.5 km
  • Old Street1.0 km
  • Moorgate1.1 km