Postcode Analysis Islington, London

EC2A 1NS House Prices & Local Information

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

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 1NS 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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1/10
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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 1NS 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 1NS is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.4km from Cripplegate in Islington. Administratively it sits within Bunhill ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.

For renters and young professionals, EC2A 1NS offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. With an average age of just 27, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (210 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC2A 1NS 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 1NS. 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 1NS are high at 210 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft245
Violence and sexual offences190
Shoplifting158
Theft from the person137
Drugs119

school Local Schools

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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils0.4 km
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Central Foundation Boys' School

Outstanding1047 pupils0.6 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.7 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils0.8 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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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils1.0 km
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St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

896 nearby
  • Bodean's0.9 km
  • Cinquecento Pizzeria1.0 km
  • AIDA1.0 km
  • Bangers London0.7 km
  • Best Mangal Kebab and Cafe Bar0.7 km
  • + 891 more
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Retailers - Other

137 nearby
  • Co-operative0.7 km
  • Donught Time Old Street0.7 km
  • Food Express Ltd, t/a Food Express0.7 km
  • Prufrock Cafe Ltd1.0 km
  • Trapeze0.7 km
  • + 132 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

180 nearby
  • Bar Kick1.0 km
  • Canvas Bar0.7 km
  • The Barley Mow0.8 km
  • The Bricklayers Arms0.8 km
  • Love's Company0.7 km
  • + 175 more
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Supermarkets

32 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food Unit 10.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • + 27 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

297 nearby
  • Butchies0.8 km
  • Chicken Cottage0.7 km
  • Halo Burger LTD0.7 km
  • Hunger Cure Fish and Chip Kebab0.7 km
  • Buy & Bite0.5 km
  • + 292 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

20 nearby
  • South Place Hotel0.1 km
  • Holiday Inn Express London City0.8 km
  • Nobu Hotel Shoreditch0.7 km
  • Point A Hotel London Shoreditch0.3 km
  • The Reliance Bar0.8 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Moorgate0.2 km
  • London Liverpool Street0.6 km
  • Old Street0.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Moorgate Underground Station0.1 km
  • Moorgate Underground Station0.1 km
  • Moorgate Rail Station0.2 km
  • Moorgate Rail Station0.2 km
  • Moorgate Underground Station0.2 km