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.
MALTA STREET, EC1V 0BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALTA STREET, EC1V 0BT.
547
36
£ 56,700 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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.
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.
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
Christopher Hatton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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, 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
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
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Postcode Profile: EC1V0BT · Data under Open Government Licence