Postcode Analysis Islington, London

MALTA STREET, EC1V 0BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALTA STREET, EC1V 0BT.

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Population

547

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 56,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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6/10
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4/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 65% social renting, EC1V 0BT is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 36-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 0BT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Malta 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 0BT is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 101 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £575k.

Census 2021 statistics for EC1V 0BT are sourced from Output Area E00183721 (shared with 12 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 0BT. The average age is 36.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British51.5%
Asian / British Asian14.2%
Black / African / Caribbean19.5%
Other / Mixed14.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 7%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 575,000

2 sales · Mean £ 575,000

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

Crime around EC1V 0BT is above average at 101 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 offences313
Anti-social behaviour278
Other theft210
Theft from the person176
Burglary102

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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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.4 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.5 km
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The ArtsXchange

Good82 pupils0.6 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils0.7 km
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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils0.7 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

114 nearby
  • Karma Cola0.9 km
  • 4YouExpress0.8 km
  • Angel Convenience Food & Wine0.7 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
  • Hotel Chocolat1.0 km
  • + 109 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

92 nearby
  • Britannia Public House0.6 km
  • Union Tavern Public House0.8 km
  • Craft Beer Company0.7 km
  • Gunmakers Arms0.7 km
  • Sir John Oldcastle0.7 km
  • + 87 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

382 nearby
  • Boukis Grill0.4 km
  • Daisy0.2 km
  • Honest Burgers0.9 km
  • La Banh Mi0.4 km
  • The Phoenix Takeaway0.2 km
  • + 377 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

107 nearby
  • Barbican Pizza0.5 km
  • Chicken Diner0.4 km
  • Albasha0.8 km
  • BALADY TWO LTD0.8 km
  • Gebeta Ethiopia Cusine0.8 km
  • + 102 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • The Bryson Hotel0.6 km
  • YOTEL London Clerkenwell0.4 km
  • Travelodge London Farringdon Hotel0.9 km
  • Z Shoreditch1.0 km
  • Malmaison Hotel0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

23 nearby
  • Sainsburys Supermarket0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.8 km
  • Sainsburys0.9 km
  • Co-operative Food0.9 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.6 km
  • Old Street0.9 km
  • Moorgate1.1 km