EC1Y 0RX 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 0RX 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 0RX are sourced from Output Area E00013432 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC1Y 0RX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC1Y 0RX.
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
Social renting makes up 91% of tenure in EC1Y 0RX — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 0RX. 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
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 0RX 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.
school Local Schools
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
St Luke's CofE Primary School
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
Central Foundation Boys' School
Moreland Primary School
The ArtsXchange
New Regent's College
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: EC1Y0RX · Data under Open Government Licence