EC1Y 0AU is a mixed residential area located 0.3km from Charterhouse in Islington. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Bunhill ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
Within the EC1Y district, this postcode is characterised by a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. By day, the area transitions to a administrative centres character: high status management and administration, especially public sector. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% 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 EC1Y 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00013432 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC1Y 0AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC1Y 0AU.
354
38
£ 56,700 /yr
37%
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
With 91% social renting, EC1Y 0AU is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 38-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 EC1Y 0AU. The average age is 37.8. 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 EC1Y 0AU 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
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Moreland Primary School
The ArtsXchange
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
Central Foundation Boys' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
106 nearby- Dirty Martini1.0 km
- Bounce1.0 km
- Sir Christopher Hatton1.0 km
- Crown Tavern Public House0.6 km
- The Harlequin Public House1.0 km
- + 101 more
Restaurant, Cafe
488 nearby- Bartlett Mitchell Ltd0.9 km
- Baxterstorey - Osborne Clarke LLP0.7 km
- Fontanella, Elior0.8 km
- Ocs Group (UK) Ltd0.8 km
- Optiver1.0 km
- + 483 more
Takeaway Shop
158 nearby- 88 Wood Street Coffee Shop0.7 km
- Deli Box, 1ST & Ground Floor1.0 km
- Banging Beigels0.9 km
- BRAZILIAN EMPIRE LTD/Com Amor Street Food0.9 km
- Chick1.0 km
- + 153 more
Supermarkets
27 nearby- Sainsburys1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- Co-op Food0.7 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.5 km
- + 22 more
Retailers - Other
120 nearby- Boots The Chemist Ltd1.0 km
- Canzon Europe S.A1.0 km
- Bagci Food Centre0.6 km
- The Quality Chop House (Deli)0.9 km
- Smithfield Butchers0.7 km
- + 115 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Premier Inn London (City) Old Street0.9 km
- Z Shoreditch0.7 km
- The Bryson Hotel0.8 km
- YOTEL London Clerkenwell0.5 km
- Point A Hotel London Shoreditch0.9 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.6 km
- Old Street0.6 km
- Moorgate0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Barbican Underground Station0.3 km
- Barbican Underground Station0.4 km
- Barbican Underground Station0.4 km
- Barbican Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EC1Y0AU · Data under Open Government Licence