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.
EC1V 0EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC1V 0EB.
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
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
Hanover Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, Cafe
391 nearby- Cafe Arena1.0 km
- Krapow!1.0 km
- Three Crowns1.0 km
- Boukis Grill0.4 km
- Daisy0.2 km
- + 386 more
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: EC1V0EB · Data under Open Government Licence