Postcode Analysis Islington, London

EC1V 2PW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC1V 2PW.

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Population

171

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 64,100 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: EC1V 2PW 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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2/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

EC1V 2PW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 20% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (32) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EC1V 2PW is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.3km from Wenlock in Islington. Administratively it sits within St Peter's & Canalside ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 63% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 88 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for EC1V 2PW are sourced from Output Area E00013439 (shared with 37 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 2PW. The average age is 32.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British56.2%
Asian / British Asian23.9%
Black / African / Caribbean9.1%
Other / Mixed10.8%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 2PW is moderate at 88 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour428
Violence and sexual offences365
Other theft155
Theft from the person155
Burglary78

school Local Schools

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The ArtsXchange

Good82 pupils0.1 km
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Moreland Primary School

Good411 pupils0.2 km
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Hanover Primary School

Good320 pupils0.3 km
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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.5 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.6 km
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St John Evangelist RC Primary School

Good276 pupils0.6 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils0.6 km
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Thomas Fairchild Community School

Requires Improvement236 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

111 nearby
  • Donught Time Old Street1.0 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.8 km
  • Sun Star Express0.9 km
  • Bagci Food Centre0.2 km
  • The Quality Chop House (Deli)1.0 km
  • + 106 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

73 nearby
  • Canvas Bar1.0 km
  • Cafe Kick0.8 km
  • Love's Company0.8 km
  • The Exmouth Arms0.9 km
  • The Peasant0.5 km
  • + 68 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

336 nearby
  • Le Bab1.0 km
  • T41.0 km
  • The Sushi Co - Shoreditch0.9 km
  • Aburi Japanese Restaurant0.4 km
  • BrewDog Big Smoke0.8 km
  • + 331 more
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Supermarkets

23 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Co-op Food0.2 km
  • Waitrose1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • + 18 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

62 nearby
  • Chicken Cottage0.9 km
  • Goswell Best Charcoal Grill0.4 km
  • Barbican Pizza0.4 km
  • Chicken Diner0.4 km
  • Bumble And Sea0.5 km
  • + 57 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • Malmaison Hotel1.0 km
  • Double Tree by Hilton0.8 km
  • YOTEL London Clerkenwell0.9 km
  • Hilton London Islington0.8 km
  • Premier Inn0.7 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Old Street0.9 km
  • Farringdon1.2 km
  • Essex Road1.2 km