EC1Y 0RT is an active urban area located 0.4km from St Luke's 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.
Day-to-day life in EC1Y 0RT has the character of a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 113 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for EC1Y 0RT are sourced from Output Area E00013447 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC1Y 0RT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC1Y 0RT.
316
36
£ 64,100 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC1Y 0RT 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
With 61% social renting, EC1Y 0RT 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC1Y 0RT. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EC1Y 0RT is above average at 113 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.
school Local Schools
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Moreland Primary School
Central Foundation Boys' School
The ArtsXchange
New Regent's College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
469 nearby- 42 Coffee Junction0.8 km
- Jamieson Food Corner Ltd0.8 km
- Berni's Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- The Empress0.9 km
- Fateema0.9 km
- + 464 more
Takeaway Shop
111 nearby- Food Vally Limited1.0 km
- Butchies1.0 km
- Chicken Cottage0.6 km
- Halo Burger LTD0.8 km
- Hunger Cure Fish and Chip Kebab0.8 km
- + 106 more
Retailers - Other
92 nearby- Co-operative0.9 km
- Donught Time Old Street0.7 km
- Food Express Ltd, t/a Food Express0.8 km
- Trapeze0.9 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.9 km
- + 87 more
Pub, NightClub
96 nearby- Canvas Bar0.7 km
- Cafe Kick1.0 km
- Love's Company0.6 km
- The Exmouth Arms1.0 km
- The Peasant0.6 km
- + 91 more
Supermarkets
22 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.8 km
- Co-Op1.0 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Holiday Inn Express London City0.9 km
- The Rookery0.6 km
- The Zetter Hotel0.6 km
- The Bryson Hotel0.9 km
- YOTEL London Clerkenwell0.6 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Old Street0.5 km
- Moorgate0.7 km
- Farringdon0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Barbican Underground Station0.4 km
- Barbican Underground Station0.4 km
- Barbican Underground Station0.4 km
- Barbican Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: EC1Y0RT · Data under Open Government Licence