Postcode Analysis Islington, London

EC2A 1AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC2A 1AG.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

328

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 56,700 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EC2A 1AG 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.

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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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8/10
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5/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Average age 27, 50% renting. EC2A 1AG has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EC2A 1AG is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.5km from Old Street in Islington. Administratively it sits within Bunhill ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 27) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (281 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC2A 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00013428 (shared with 272 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 EC2A 1AG. The average age is 27.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British70.2%
Asian / British Asian12.0%
Black / African / Caribbean6.8%
Other / Mixed11.1%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near EC2A 1AG are high at 281 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and theft from the person. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft287
Theft from the person258
Violence and sexual offences248
Shoplifting209
Anti-social behaviour122

school Local Schools

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Central Foundation Boys' School

Outstanding1047 pupils0.5 km
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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils0.5 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils0.8 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.8 km
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St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils0.9 km
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The Aldgate School

Outstanding277 pupils1.0 km
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New Regent's College

Good53 pupils1.0 km
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Virginia Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

905 nearby
  • Bodean's0.9 km
  • Cinquecento Pizzeria0.9 km
  • AIDA0.8 km
  • Bangers London0.6 km
  • Best Mangal Kebab and Cafe Bar0.6 km
  • + 900 more
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Retailers - Other

140 nearby
  • Co-operative0.6 km
  • Donught Time Old Street0.6 km
  • Food Express Ltd, t/a Food Express0.6 km
  • Prufrock Cafe Ltd0.8 km
  • Trapeze0.5 km
  • + 135 more
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Pub, NightClub

163 nearby
  • Bar Kick0.8 km
  • Canvas Bar0.6 km
  • The Barley Mow0.7 km
  • The Bricklayers Arms0.7 km
  • Love's Company0.6 km
  • + 158 more
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Supermarkets

26 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food Unit 10.8 km
  • + 21 more
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Takeaway Shop

272 nearby
  • Butchies0.6 km
  • Chicken Cottage0.6 km
  • Halo Burger LTD0.6 km
  • Hunger Cure Fish and Chip Kebab0.6 km
  • Black Bear Burger0.7 km
  • + 267 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

21 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express London City0.7 km
  • Citizenm London Shoreditch0.6 km
  • CourtHouse Hotel Shoreditch0.8 km
  • Mondrian Shoreditch0.5 km
  • Point a Hotels Liverpool Street Restaurant0.6 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Moorgate0.4 km
  • London Liverpool Street0.5 km
  • Old Street0.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Moorgate Underground Station0.3 km
  • Moorgate Underground Station0.3 km
  • Moorgate Rail Station0.4 km
  • Moorgate Rail Station0.4 km
  • Moorgate Underground Station0.4 km