EC1M 3HE is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.1km from Saffron Hill in Islington. Administratively it sits within Clerkenwell ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.
Safety: Crime rates are high (266 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC1M 3HE are sourced from Output Area E00013550 (shared with 181 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC1M 3HE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC1M 3HE.
433
29
£ 64,100 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC1M 3HE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Very young, very high renting. At 29 years average age and 65% private renter occupancy, EC1M 3HE is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. 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 EC1M 3HE. The average age is 28.8. 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 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 EC1M 3HE are high at 266 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
Moreland Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
131 nearby- The Betsey Trotwood0.4 km
- The Horseshoe Public House0.4 km
- Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.9 km
- Cafe Kick0.7 km
- The Exmouth Arms0.7 km
- + 126 more
Restaurant, Cafe
524 nearby- Salaam Namaste0.9 km
- Breddos0.6 km
- Chao0.9 km
- Clerkenwell Kiosk0.3 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- + 519 more
Supermarkets
25 nearby- Lily Maila0.5 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
174 nearby- Bap Foods Limited0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Goswell Best Charcoal Grill0.8 km
- Pret A Manger0.7 km
- Alchemy Cafe0.8 km
- + 169 more
Retailers - Other
137 nearby- The Co-Operative Food Group0.7 km
- Lucky Voice0.7 km
- Boots The Chemist Ltd0.3 km
- Jalaram Enterprise0.4 km
- NISA Local0.7 km
- + 132 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
13 nearby- Malmaison Hotel0.4 km
- Apex Temple Court Hotel0.8 km
- Premier Inn0.6 km
- THE LAST JUDGMENT0.7 km
- Premier Inn0.8 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.1 km
- City Thameslink0.7 km
- London Blackfriars1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Farringdon Underground Station0.0 km
- Farringdon Underground Station0.0 km
- Farringdon Rail Station0.0 km
- Farringdon (London) Rail Station0.0 km
- Farringdon Underground Station0.0 km
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Postcode Profile: EC1M3HE · Data under Open Government Licence