Postcode Analysis Islington, London

EC1V 0BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC1V 0BW.

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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 0BW 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

Social renting makes up 39% of tenure in EC1V 0BW — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 0BW is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Clerkenwell in Islington. Administratively it sits within Bunhill ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, EC1V 0BW is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for EC1V 0BW 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 0BW. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around EC1V 0BW is above average at 91 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 offences284
Anti-social behaviour241
Other theft164
Theft from the person155
Drugs122

school Local Schools

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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.0 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.4 km
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Moreland Primary School

Good411 pupils0.4 km
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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.5 km
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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils0.6 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils0.6 km
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The ArtsXchange

Good82 pupils0.6 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 Betsey Trotwood0.5 km
  • The George & Monkey0.9 km
  • Charles Lamb Public House0.9 km
  • Old Red Lion Public House0.8 km
  • The Angel Public House1.0 km
  • + 89 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

416 nearby
  • Bartlett Mitchell1.0 km
  • Breddos0.2 km
  • Chao0.5 km
  • Clerkenwell Kiosk0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee0.2 km
  • + 411 more
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Takeaway Shop

121 nearby
  • Food Vally Limited0.7 km
  • Green Home Food0.9 km
  • Brazilian Salads0.8 km
  • Burger Makers0.7 km
  • Food Gangnam Style0.8 km
  • + 116 more
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Retailers - Other

107 nearby
  • Tecorra Ltd0.8 km
  • The Co-operative Food Store0.7 km
  • 4youexpress0.7 km
  • MS City Store0.5 km
  • Boots UK0.7 km
  • + 102 more
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Supermarkets

24 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Waitrose0.1 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
  • + 19 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • The Rookery0.5 km
  • The Zetter Hotel0.3 km
  • Malmaison Hotel0.4 km
  • The Bryson Hotel0.6 km
  • YOTEL London Clerkenwell0.4 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.6 km
  • Old Street0.8 km
  • Moorgate1.0 km