EC1M 4BL is a lively urban neighbourhood on St John'S Lane, 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 (182 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC1M 4BL are sourced from Output Area E00013550 (shared with 181 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST JOHN'S LANE, EC1M 4BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JOHN'S LANE, EC1M 4BL.
433
29
£ 64,100 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC1M 4BL 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 4BL 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 4BL. 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
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EC1M 4BL are high at 182 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
126 nearby- The Co-Operative Food Group0.8 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Holland & Barrett0.9 km
- Oliver Bonas0.7 km
- AYEEYO'S BLENDS0.5 km
- + 121 more
Pub, NightClub
122 nearby- Cafe Kick0.8 km
- The Exmouth Arms0.8 km
- The Peasant0.6 km
- Britannia Public House0.9 km
- Editors Tap0.9 km
- + 117 more
Restaurant, Cafe
525 nearby- Aburi Japanese Restaurant0.6 km
- Caffe Nero0.7 km
- Chicken Ranch0.8 km
- Macellaio Roberto Costa0.7 km
- PHO GA0.8 km
- + 520 more
Supermarkets
28 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Sainsburys Supermarket0.6 km
- Co-Operative Food0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Aldi1.0 km
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
176 nearby- Goswell Best Charcoal Grill0.6 km
- Barbican Pizza0.8 km
- Chicken Diner0.8 km
- Pret A Manger0.4 km
- Guido's0.9 km
- + 171 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- The Bryson Hotel0.5 km
- YOTEL London Clerkenwell0.3 km
- Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Pauls0.9 km
- THE LAST JUDGMENT0.9 km
- Premier Inn0.9 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: EC1M4BL · Data under Open Government Licence