EC1M 4AA is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.2km from Smithfield in Islington. Administratively it sits within Clerkenwell ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
For renters and young professionals, EC1M 4AA offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. At 29 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 (193 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC1M 4AA are sourced from Output Area E00013550 (shared with 181 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC1M 4AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC1M 4AA.
433
29
£ 64,100 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC1M 4AA 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
Average age 29, 65% renting. EC1M 4AA has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. 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 4AA. 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 4AA are high at 193 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 Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
Christopher Hatton Primary School
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
Moreland Primary School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
134 nearby- The Horseshoe Public House0.5 km
- Hat & Tun0.5 km
- City Pride Public House0.5 km
- Ninth Ward London0.5 km
- Scottish Malt Whisky Society0.4 km
- + 129 more
Restaurant, Cafe
548 nearby- Biryani Guys0.6 km
- Cozzo Caffe e Pizzeria0.7 km
- Iskele0.7 km
- Katsumama0.8 km
- Luis Cafe0.8 km
- + 543 more
Supermarkets
27 nearby- Lily Maila0.5 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.3 km
- Tesco Express0.2 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
193 nearby- Bap Foods Limited0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- ASIAN FUSION0.5 km
- BEIRUT BBQ0.5 km
- CHETO'S GRILLED CHEESE0.5 km
- + 188 more
Retailers - Other
129 nearby- Argentalia London0.5 km
- PURPOSE BAR0.5 km
- AHA Bazaar0.5 km
- ARIA GOLDEN GRILL0.5 km
- Farringdon Road Post Office & Convenience Store0.3 km
- + 124 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- The Rookery0.0 km
- The Zetter Hotel0.3 km
- The Bryson Hotel0.5 km
- YOTEL London Clerkenwell0.3 km
- Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Pauls0.8 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.2 km
- City Thameslink0.6 km
- Moorgate0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Farringdon Underground Station0.2 km
- Farringdon Underground Station0.2 km
- Farringdon Underground Station0.2 km
- Farringdon (London) Rail Station0.2 km
- Farringdon Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EC1M4AA · Data under Open Government Licence