Postcode Analysis Islington, London

EC2A 1DX House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1DX 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

EC2A 1DX is a student and graduate zone — average age 27, 50% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. 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 1DX is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.4km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a global business zone — high status city commuters, mostly in london. Average age 27 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (276 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC2A 1DX 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 1DX. 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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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

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

Crime rates near EC2A 1DX are high at 276 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Theft from the person303
Other theft277
Violence and sexual offences241
Shoplifting160
Drugs136

school Local Schools

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Central Foundation Boys' School

Outstanding1047 pupils0.4 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 pupils0.7 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.7 km
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St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils0.8 km
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New Regent's College

Good53 pupils0.9 km
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Virginia Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils1.0 km
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The Aldgate School

Outstanding277 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

151 nearby
  • 93 Feet East1.0 km
  • Exit Bar1.0 km
  • Ninetyeight Bar and Lounge0.5 km
  • Q Shoreditch0.3 km
  • The Angel Public House0.4 km
  • + 146 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

868 nearby
  • E1 Fancy Ltd, Taste of Thai, Fancy Thai & Thai Lane1.0 km
  • The Monsoon1.0 km
  • The Vintage Emporium1.0 km
  • Yun Gui Chuan Rice Noodle Restaurant1.0 km
  • Baxterstorey - Osborne Clarke LLP0.9 km
  • + 863 more
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Takeaway Shop

252 nearby
  • High Grade0.9 km
  • Htein Lin1.0 km
  • 88 Wood Street Coffee Shop0.8 km
  • City Caphe0.9 km
  • Calm Indian Cow0.4 km
  • + 247 more
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Retailers - Other

129 nearby
  • A-Z Grocers0.9 km
  • Bisou Cafe0.6 km
  • Canzon Europe S.A0.5 km
  • D. Confectioners0.4 km
  • Truparadise0.7 km
  • + 124 more
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Supermarkets

23 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.6 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.6 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 18 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

21 nearby
  • Premier Inn London (City) Old Street0.7 km
  • Z Shoreditch0.6 km
  • Hub by Premier Inn Restaurant1.0 km
  • The Montcalm Royal London House0.0 km
  • The Ned0.9 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

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