Postcode Analysis Islington, London

EC1M 4AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC1M 4AH.

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Population

318

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 64,100 /yr

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Employed

71%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: EC1M 4AH 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.

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Area Character

EC1M 4AH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 33% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EC1M 4AH is an active urban area located 0.2km 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 neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a global business zone — high status city commuters, mostly in london. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (60% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (206 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC1M 4AH are sourced from Output Area E00013549 (shared with 125 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC1M 4AH. The average age is 36.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.0%
Asian / British Asian14.6%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed7.0%

Economic Activity

71%Active
FT: 60%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near EC1M 4AH are high at 206 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.

Other theft402
Shoplifting351
Theft from the person292
Violence and sexual offences275
Anti-social behaviour203

school Local Schools

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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.4 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.4 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.6 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.6 km
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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.7 km
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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils0.8 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.8 km
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Moreland Primary School

Good411 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

122 nearby
  • The Betsey Trotwood0.3 km
  • The Old Nick0.9 km
  • Hand & Shears Public House0.5 km
  • The Butcher's Hook And Cleaver0.4 km
  • Beduin0.3 km
  • + 117 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

498 nearby
  • Salaam Namaste0.9 km
  • Breddos0.5 km
  • Chao0.8 km
  • Clerkenwell Kiosk0.2 km
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • + 493 more
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Takeaway Shop

170 nearby
  • Food Vally Limited0.9 km
  • Pret A Manger0.4 km
  • Benugo, The Foyer Cafe0.9 km
  • Dose Espresso0.4 km
  • Geranium0.6 km
  • + 165 more
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Retailers - Other

134 nearby
  • 4youexpress1.0 km
  • MS City Store0.9 km
  • Smithfield Butchers0.4 km
  • Boots The Chemist Ltd0.7 km
  • Just Eat For Business0.6 km
  • + 129 more
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Supermarkets

23 nearby
  • TESCO0.7 km
  • Waitrose0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Co-operative Food0.6 km
  • + 18 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Malmaison Hotel0.3 km
  • Saco1.0 km
  • The Guilford House Hotel0.9 km
  • Premier Inn0.6 km
  • The Bryson Hotel0.3 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.2 km
  • City Thameslink0.8 km
  • Moorgate1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Farringdon Underground Station0.1 km
  • Farringdon Underground Station0.1 km
  • Farringdon (London) Rail Station0.1 km
  • Farringdon Underground Station0.2 km
  • Farringdon Underground Station0.2 km