Postcode Analysis Islington, London

EC1V 0EB House Prices & Local Information

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

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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

EC1V 0EB has a significant social housing presence — 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 0EB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 0EB is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for EC1V 0EB 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 0EB. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around EC1V 0EB is above average at 97 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 offences329
Anti-social behaviour323
Other theft199
Theft from the person160
Burglary104

school Local Schools

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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.2 km
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Moreland Primary School

Good411 pupils0.3 km
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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.3 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.5 km
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The ArtsXchange

Good82 pupils0.5 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 pupils0.8 km
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Hanover Primary School

Good320 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

129 nearby
  • Karma Cola0.9 km
  • Sun Star Express1.0 km
  • Boots UK0.8 km
  • PROOF DRINKS LTD0.9 km
  • Science In Sport0.9 km
  • + 124 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

93 nearby
  • Britannia Public House0.5 km
  • Union Tavern Public House0.8 km
  • The Betsey Trotwood0.5 km
  • The Horseshoe Public House0.4 km
  • Ye Olde Mitre0.9 km
  • + 88 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

391 nearby
  • Cafe Arena1.0 km
  • Krapow!1.0 km
  • Three Crowns1.0 km
  • Boukis Grill0.4 km
  • Daisy0.2 km
  • + 386 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

115 nearby
  • Barbican Pizza0.4 km
  • Chicken Diner0.4 km
  • Pret A Manger0.6 km
  • Bap Foods Limited0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • + 110 more
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Supermarkets

25 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • Lily Maila0.2 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Iceland Foods0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • + 20 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • Double Tree by Hilton0.9 km
  • Travelodge London Farringdon Hotel0.9 km
  • Z Shoreditch0.9 km
  • Premier Inn1.0 km
  • Malmaison Hotel0.6 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.7 km
  • Old Street0.9 km
  • Moorgate1.2 km