EC1A 1AA is an active urban area located 0.3km from Gray's Inn Road in Islington. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Clerkenwell ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
Within the EC1A district, this postcode is characterised by a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 110 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for EC1A 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00013578 (shared with 3291 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC1A 1AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC1A 1AA.
239
38
£ 64,100 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC1A 1AA 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
With 51% social renting, EC1A 1AA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 EC1A 1AA. The average age is 37.7. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EC1A 1AA is above average at 110 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
Christopher Hatton Primary School
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Thomas Coram Centre
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
The Pears Family School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
155 nearby- Wenzels the Bakers1.0 km
- Boots UK0.7 km
- PROOF DRINKS LTD0.8 km
- Science In Sport0.7 km
- Boots The Chemist Ltd0.9 km
- + 150 more
Restaurant, Cafe
454 nearby- Leon Restaurants1.0 km
- The Good Eating Company @ Moo.com0.7 km
- Abokado0.8 km
- Anfa Cafe0.7 km
- Banh Mi Aha!0.7 km
- + 449 more
Pub, NightClub
106 nearby- Ye Olde Mitre0.8 km
- Karaoke Box1.0 km
- Fabric0.9 km
- Lazybones0.7 km
- Simmons Farringdon0.9 km
- + 101 more
Takeaway Shop
140 nearby- Wasabi1.0 km
- Assenheims 561.0 km
- Nusa Kitchen1.0 km
- STUDIO 1080.8 km
- Tacobell1.0 km
- + 135 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
42 nearby- Great Northern Hotel1.0 km
- Malmaison Hotel0.9 km
- Fairway Hotel1.0 km
- Hotel Meridiana0.9 km
- Kimpton Fitzroy London1.0 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
25 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Sainsburys0.8 km
- Amazon Fresh0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
- + 20 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.7 km
- London Kings Cross1.0 km
- London St-Pancras1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EC1A1AA · Data under Open Government Licence