Postcode Analysis Islington, London

EC1V 3QP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC1V 3QP.

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Population

375

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 56,700 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EC1V 3QP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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8/10
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5/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 55% social renting, EC1V 3QP is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

EC1V 3QP is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from St Luke's in Islington. Administratively it sits within St Peter's & Canalside ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, EC1V 3QP is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a administrative centres character: high status management and administration, especially public sector. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 115 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for EC1V 3QP are sourced from Output Area E00184029 (shared with 17 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 3QP. The average age is 32.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British57.4%
Asian / British Asian22.5%
Black / African / Caribbean8.7%
Other / Mixed11.4%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 4%
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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 3QP is above average at 115 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 offences459
Anti-social behaviour454
Theft from the person286
Shoplifting246
Other theft218

school Local Schools

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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils0.2 km
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The ArtsXchange

Good82 pupils0.4 km
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Moreland Primary School

Good411 pupils0.4 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.4 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.5 km
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New Regent's College

Good53 pupils0.5 km
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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils0.6 km
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Central Foundation Boys' School

Outstanding1047 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

83 nearby
  • Co-operative0.9 km
  • Donught Time Old Street0.6 km
  • Food Express Ltd, t/a Food Express0.7 km
  • Trapeze0.8 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group1.0 km
  • + 78 more
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Pub, NightClub

82 nearby
  • Canvas Bar0.6 km
  • The Barley Mow1.0 km
  • The Bricklayers Arms0.9 km
  • Love's Company0.4 km
  • The Peasant0.6 km
  • + 77 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

396 nearby
  • Bangers London0.9 km
  • Best Mangal Kebab and Cafe Bar0.7 km
  • Blacklock0.9 km
  • Bottega Prelibato0.9 km
  • Le Bab0.6 km
  • + 391 more
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Supermarkets

19 nearby
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Co-op Food0.3 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • + 14 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

79 nearby
  • Butchies0.9 km
  • Chicken Cottage0.5 km
  • Halo Burger LTD0.7 km
  • Hunger Cure Fish and Chip Kebab0.7 km
  • Goswell Best Charcoal Grill0.4 km
  • + 74 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

13 nearby
  • Travelodge Hotel0.7 km
  • Premier Inn London (City) Old Street0.6 km
  • The Montcalm Royal London House0.9 km
  • Nobu Hotel Shoreditch0.9 km
  • Point A Hotel London Shoreditch0.9 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Old Street0.5 km
  • Moorgate1.0 km
  • Farringdon1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Old Street Rail Station0.5 km