EC1A 1AZ is a mixed residential 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.
This is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 106 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for EC1A 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00013578 (shared with 3291 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC1A 1AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC1A 1AZ.
239
38
£ 64,100 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC1A 1AZ 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
EC1A 1AZ has a significant social housing presence — 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC1A 1AZ. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EC1A 1AZ is above average at 106 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
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
Thomas Coram Centre
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
The Pears Family School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
110 nearby- The Betsey Trotwood0.3 km
- The George & Monkey0.6 km
- The Horseshoe Public House0.4 km
- Chapel Bar0.9 km
- Old Red Lion Public House0.9 km
- + 105 more
Restaurant, Cafe
467 nearby- Restaurant Associates Compass Uk0.9 km
- Salaam Namaste0.4 km
- Breddos0.9 km
- Clerkenwell Kiosk0.4 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- + 462 more
Takeaway Shop
148 nearby- Pret A Manger0.9 km
- Creams0.9 km
- Express Grill and Pizza0.6 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Food Vally Limited0.8 km
- + 143 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
47 nearby- Swinton Hotel Ltd0.6 km
- Double Tree by Hilton0.9 km
- Malmaison Hotel0.9 km
- Macdonald Hotel0.9 km
- Arriva Hotel0.6 km
- + 42 more
Retailers - Other
158 nearby- Coram's Fields Cafe0.5 km
- Holland & Barrett0.8 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc0.8 km
- 4youexpress0.8 km
- MS City Store0.9 km
- + 153 more
Supermarkets
25 nearby- Waitrose and Partners0.8 km
- Lily Maila0.6 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Sainsburys0.8 km
- + 20 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.7 km
- London Kings Cross1.0 km
- City Thameslink1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EC1A1AZ · Data under Open Government Licence