EC1M 4BH is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.2km from Charterhouse 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. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 (177 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC1M 4BH are sourced from Output Area E00013550 (shared with 181 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC1M 4BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC1M 4BH.
433
29
£ 64,100 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC1M 4BH 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 4BH 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 4BH. 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 4BH are high at 177 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
Retailers - Other
124 nearby- MS City Store0.9 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.8 km
- Boots The Chemist Ltd0.5 km
- Blacks0.8 km
- Superdrug0.8 km
- + 119 more
Restaurant, Cafe
518 nearby- Sadlers Wells Catering1.0 km
- Aburi Japanese Restaurant0.6 km
- Caffe Nero0.7 km
- Chicken Ranch0.8 km
- Macellaio Roberto Costa0.7 km
- + 513 more
Pub, NightClub
120 nearby- Crowne Plaza Kings Cross1.0 km
- Cafe Kick0.7 km
- The Exmouth Arms0.7 km
- The Peasant0.6 km
- Britannia Public House0.9 km
- + 115 more
Supermarkets
29 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Sainsburys0.5 km
- Amazon Fresh0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.6 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group1.0 km
- + 24 more
Takeaway Shop
171 nearby- Goswell Best Charcoal Grill0.6 km
- Barbican Pizza0.8 km
- Chicken Diner0.8 km
- Banging Beigels0.5 km
- BRAZILIAN EMPIRE LTD/Com Amor Street Food0.5 km
- + 166 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Apex Temple Court Hotel0.9 km
- THE LAST JUDGMENT0.9 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
- Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Pauls0.9 km
- Malmaison Hotel0.1 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.2 km
- City Thameslink0.7 km
- Moorgate0.9 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: EC1M4BH · Data under Open Government Licence