EC1Y 0QT is an active urban area located 0.4km from Aldersgate in Islington. Administratively it sits within Bunhill ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, EC1Y 0QT is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. 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 123 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for EC1Y 0QT are sourced from Output Area E00013429 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC1Y 0QT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC1Y 0QT.
222
38
£ 56,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC1Y 0QT 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.
Area Character
EC1Y 0QT has a significant social housing presence — 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC1Y 0QT. The average age is 38.2. 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 EC1Y 0QT is above average at 123 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
St Luke's CofE Primary School
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
Central Foundation Boys' School
Moreland Primary School
New Regent's College
The ArtsXchange
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
127 nearby- The Betsey Trotwood1.0 km
- The Horseshoe Public House0.9 km
- Popworld1.0 km
- The Lord Raglan0.6 km
- Ye Olde Mitre1.0 km
- + 122 more
Restaurant, Cafe
588 nearby- B'Acino0.9 km
- Black Sheep Coffee0.8 km
- Maki Kazzo / Chicky Wings / Mew Pow0.8 km
- Sanjugo Shoreditch0.8 km
- Bartlett Mitchell0.5 km
- + 583 more
Supermarkets
28 nearby- Lily Maila0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- Waitrose0.1 km
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
177 nearby- Buy & Bite0.7 km
- Silvios0.7 km
- Bap Foods Limited0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- + 172 more
Retailers - Other
108 nearby- Tecorra Ltd1.0 km
- The Co-operative Food Store0.9 km
- Argos Ltd0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Guildhall Art Gallery0.7 km
- + 103 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
16 nearby- Apex Hotel0.7 km
- Z Shoreditch0.7 km
- YOTEL London Clerkenwell0.7 km
- The Montcalm Royal London House0.6 km
- Mondrian Shoreditch1.0 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moorgate0.4 km
- Old Street0.6 km
- Farringdon0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Barbican Underground Station0.3 km
- Barbican Underground Station0.3 km
- Barbican Underground Station0.3 km
- Barbican Rail Station0.3 km
- Moorgate Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: EC1Y0QT · Data under Open Government Licence