Postcode Analysis Islington, London

EC1Y 0RU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC1Y 0RU.

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Population

354

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 56,700 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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

Social renting makes up 91% of tenure in EC1Y 0RU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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

EC1Y 0RU is an active urban area located 0.4km from St Luke's in Islington. Administratively it sits within Bunhill ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, EC1Y 0RU is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Outside of residential hours, high status management and administration, especially public sector. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 91% 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. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

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

Census 2021 statistics for EC1Y 0RU are sourced from Output Area E00013432 (shared with 26 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 EC1Y 0RU. 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

White / British60.7%
Asian / British Asian8.9%
Black / African / Caribbean15.0%
Other / Mixed15.5%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 0RU is above average at 115 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 behaviour278
Violence and sexual offences239
Shoplifting225
Other theft202
Theft from the person168

school Local Schools

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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.1 km
P

Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils0.1 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils0.5 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.5 km
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Central Foundation Boys' School

Outstanding1047 pupils0.7 km
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Moreland Primary School

Good411 pupils0.8 km
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The ArtsXchange

Good82 pupils0.9 km
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New Regent's College

Good53 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

107 nearby
  • The Betsey Trotwood0.9 km
  • The Horseshoe Public House0.9 km
  • Canvas Bar0.7 km
  • Love's Company0.6 km
  • The Peasant0.7 km
  • + 102 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

551 nearby
  • B'Acino0.9 km
  • Black Sheep Coffee0.8 km
  • Maki Kazzo / Chicky Wings / Mew Pow0.9 km
  • Sanjugo Shoreditch0.9 km
  • Bartlett Mitchell0.5 km
  • + 546 more
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Supermarkets

26 nearby
  • Lily Maila0.6 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.9 km
  • M&S Simply Food0.9 km
  • + 21 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

142 nearby
  • Buy & Bite0.7 km
  • Silvios0.7 km
  • Bap Foods Limited0.2 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.2 km
  • Butchies0.9 km
  • + 137 more
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Retailers - Other

97 nearby
  • Co-operative0.9 km
  • Donught Time Old Street0.7 km
  • Food Express Ltd, t/a Food Express0.8 km
  • Trapeze0.8 km
  • City Best Wine0.9 km
  • + 92 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

16 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express London City0.9 km
  • YOTEL London Clerkenwell0.7 km
  • Apex Hotel0.9 km
  • Premier Inn London (City) Old Street0.8 km
  • The Rookery0.6 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Old Street0.5 km
  • Moorgate0.5 km
  • Farringdon0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Barbican Underground Station0.4 km
  • Barbican Underground Station0.4 km
  • Barbican Underground Station0.4 km
  • Barbican Rail Station0.4 km