Postcode Analysis Islington, London

ST JOHNS LANE, EC1M 4BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JOHNS LANE, EC1M 4BU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 4BU 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 4BU 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. Property prices average £1.2M.

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

EC1M 4BU is an active urban area on St Johns Lane, 0.2km from Charterhouse in Islington. Administratively it sits within Clerkenwell ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.

For renters and young professionals, EC1M 4BU offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (185 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £1.2M.

Census 2021 statistics for EC1M 4BU 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 4BU. 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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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 1,165,000

3 sales · Mean £ 1,210,000

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

Crime rates near EC1M 4BU are high at 185 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 theft383
Shoplifting350
Theft from the person281
Violence and sexual offences267
Anti-social behaviour177

school Local Schools

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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.4 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.5 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.6 km
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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils0.7 km
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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.7 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.7 km
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Moreland Primary School

Good411 pupils0.8 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

112 nearby
  • The Horseshoe Public House0.4 km
  • El Vino Co Ltd1.0 km
  • Inn Of Court0.7 km
  • Shutters0.9 km
  • St Brides Foundation1.0 km
  • + 107 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

474 nearby
  • Biryani Guys0.5 km
  • Cozzo Caffe e Pizzeria0.7 km
  • Iskele0.7 km
  • Katsumama0.6 km
  • Luis Cafe0.7 km
  • + 469 more
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Supermarkets

27 nearby
  • Lily Maila0.3 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • + 22 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

166 nearby
  • Bap Foods Limited0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Guido's0.7 km
  • K100.7 km
  • Coopers0.7 km
  • + 161 more
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Retailers - Other

124 nearby
  • 4youexpress1.0 km
  • MS City Store0.8 km
  • J&R Kiosk (was Chancery Lane News)0.8 km
  • Robert Dyas Ltd0.8 km
  • Doughnut Time1.0 km
  • + 119 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • THE LAST JUDGMENT1.0 km
  • Premier Inn1.0 km
  • The Bryson Hotel0.5 km
  • YOTEL London Clerkenwell0.2 km
  • Malmaison Hotel0.2 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.2 km
  • City Thameslink0.8 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 Station0.3 km