EC1Y 0SB 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 0SB is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 high (149 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC1Y 0SB are sourced from Output Area E00013429 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC1Y 0SB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC1Y 0SB.
222
38
£ 56,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC1Y 0SB 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 58% social renting, EC1Y 0SB 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 0SB. 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 rates near EC1Y 0SB are high at 149 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
Central Foundation Boys' School
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
Moreland Primary School
New Regent's College
The ArtsXchange
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
634 nearby- 42 Coffee Junction0.8 km
- Hoxton Fish House1.0 km
- Jamieson Food Corner Ltd0.8 km
- Bangers London0.8 km
- Best Mangal Kebab and Cafe Bar0.7 km
- + 629 more
Retailers - Other
104 nearby- Co-operative0.8 km
- Donught Time Old Street0.6 km
- Food Express Ltd, t/a Food Express0.7 km
- Trapeze0.8 km
- Amathus Drinks plc0.9 km
- + 99 more
Pub, NightClub
115 nearby- Canvas Bar0.7 km
- The Barley Mow1.0 km
- The Bricklayers Arms0.9 km
- Love's Company0.5 km
- The Peasant0.8 km
- + 110 more
Supermarkets
28 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Aldi0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- Waitrose0.1 km
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
171 nearby- Butchies0.8 km
- Chicken Cottage0.6 km
- Halo Burger LTD0.7 km
- Hunger Cure Fish and Chip Kebab0.7 km
- Goswell Best Charcoal Grill0.6 km
- + 166 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
18 nearby- Holiday Inn Express London City0.9 km
- Mondrian Shoreditch0.9 km
- M by Montcalm Hotel0.7 km
- South Place Hotel0.6 km
- The Rookery0.7 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moorgate0.5 km
- Old Street0.5 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
- Old Street Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: EC1Y0SB · Data under Open Government Licence