EC2A 1RS is a lively urban neighbourhood on Finsbury Pavement, 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 1RS 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 (261 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC2A 1RS are sourced from Output Area E00013428 (shared with 272 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FINSBURY PAVEMENT, EC2A 1RS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FINSBURY PAVEMENT, EC2A 1RS.
328
27
£ 56,700 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2A 1RS 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
EC2A 1RS 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC2A 1RS. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EC2A 1RS are high at 261 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.
school Local Schools
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
Central Foundation Boys' School
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
St Luke's CofE Primary School
The Aldgate School
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School
New Regent's College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
908 nearby- Bodean's1.0 km
- Black Opium Coffee Shop1.0 km
- Bounce0.8 km
- Busaba Eathai Ltd0.9 km
- Cafe Arena0.8 km
- + 903 more
Retailers - Other
139 nearby- Amathus Drinks plc0.9 km
- City Best Wine0.8 km
- Fresher Food & Wine0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sun Star Express0.8 km
- + 134 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
20 nearby- Holiday Inn Express London City0.9 km
- M by Montcalm Hotel0.9 km
- Point a Hotels Liverpool Street Restaurant0.7 km
- Mondrian Shoreditch0.7 km
- Premier Inn London (City) Old Street0.9 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
189 nearby- Matchbox1.0 km
- The LightHouse1.0 km
- Trafik1.0 km
- Britannia Public House0.9 km
- Bar Kick1.0 km
- + 184 more
Takeaway Shop
301 nearby- Artist Cafe0.9 km
- Keu (Banh Mi Deli)0.9 km
- Barbican Pizza1.0 km
- Butchies0.8 km
- Chicken Cottage0.7 km
- + 296 more
Supermarkets
34 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Co-operative0.8 km
- Co-Op1.0 km
- + 29 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moorgate0.2 km
- London Liverpool Street0.6 km
- Old Street0.7 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
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Postcode Profile: EC2A1RS · Data under Open Government Licence