EC1V 0BX is an active urban area on Great Sutton Street, 0.3km from Charterhouse in Islington. Administratively it sits within Bunhill ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
For renters and young professionals, EC1V 0BX offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington. Employment levels are high (66% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 123 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for EC1V 0BX are sourced from Output Area E00174784 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREAT SUTTON STREET, EC1V 0BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT SUTTON STREET, EC1V 0BX.
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£ 64,100 /yr
76%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC1V 0BX 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.
Area Character
EC1V 0BX is a young, economically active community — 76% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 33, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC1V 0BX. The average age is 33.1. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EC1V 0BX is above average at 123 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
Moreland Primary School
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
The ArtsXchange
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
101 nearby- The Betsey Trotwood0.6 km
- The Horseshoe Public House0.5 km
- Cafe Kick0.7 km
- Love's Company0.9 km
- The Exmouth Arms0.7 km
- + 96 more
Restaurant, Cafe
446 nearby- Bartlett Mitchell0.9 km
- Breddos0.1 km
- Chao0.5 km
- Clerkenwell Kiosk0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.1 km
- + 441 more
Supermarkets
26 nearby- Lily Maila0.3 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer1.0 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
135 nearby- Bap Foods Limited0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Chicken Cottage0.9 km
- Goswell Best Charcoal Grill0.3 km
- Caffe Nero0.9 km
- + 130 more
Retailers - Other
113 nearby- Donught Time Old Street1.0 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.7 km
- Angel Convenience Food & Wine0.9 km
- Jalaram Enterprise0.5 km
- Made in Little France0.9 km
- + 108 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Malmaison Hotel0.3 km
- Travelodge Hotel0.9 km
- M by Montcalm Hotel0.9 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
- The Rookery0.4 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.5 km
- Old Street0.8 km
- Moorgate0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Barbican Underground Station0.4 km
- Barbican Underground Station0.4 km
- Barbican Underground Station0.4 km
- Barbican Rail Station0.5 km
- Farringdon Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: EC1V0BX · Data under Open Government Licence