EC1Y 0TT is an active urban area on Garrett Street, 0.3km 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 0TT is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 118 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £1.2M.
Census 2021 statistics for EC1Y 0TT are sourced from Output Area E00013460 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GARRETT STREET, EC1Y 0TT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GARRETT STREET, EC1Y 0TT.
360
34
£ 56,700 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC1Y 0TT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
EC1Y 0TT has a significant social housing presence — 38% 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 0TT. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 1,250,000
2 sales · Mean £ 1,250,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EC1Y 0TT is above average at 118 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
Moreland Primary School
Central Foundation Boys' School
The ArtsXchange
New Regent's College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
498 nearby- 42 Coffee Junction0.7 km
- Hoxton Fish House1.0 km
- Jamieson Food Corner Ltd0.8 km
- Berni's Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- The Empress0.9 km
- + 493 more
Takeaway Shop
119 nearby- Food Vally Limited1.0 km
- Butchies0.9 km
- Chicken Cottage0.6 km
- Halo Burger LTD0.8 km
- Hunger Cure Fish and Chip Kebab0.8 km
- + 114 more
Retailers - Other
88 nearby- Co-operative0.9 km
- Donught Time Old Street0.7 km
- Food Express Ltd, t/a Food Express0.8 km
- Trapeze0.8 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group1.0 km
- + 83 more
Pub, NightClub
96 nearby- Canvas Bar0.7 km
- Love's Company0.5 km
- The Peasant0.6 km
- Britannia Public House0.3 km
- Back To Mine1.0 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
16 nearby- Holiday Inn Express London City0.9 km
- The Rookery0.6 km
- The Zetter Hotel0.6 km
- The Bryson Hotel1.0 km
- YOTEL London Clerkenwell0.7 km
- + 11 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: EC1Y0TT · Data under Open Government Licence