Postcode Analysis Islington, London

EC1M 4DE House Prices & Local Information

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

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 4DE 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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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates EC1M 4DE — age 36, 33% ownership, 57% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 4DE is an active urban area located 0.3km 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 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 (178 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC1M 4DE 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 4DE. 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.

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

Crime rates near EC1M 4DE are high at 178 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 theft394
Shoplifting354
Violence and sexual offences292
Theft from the person281
Anti-social behaviour201

school Local Schools

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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.3 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 pupils0.5 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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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils0.7 km
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Moreland Primary School

Good411 pupils0.7 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

111 nearby
  • The Horseshoe Public House0.3 km
  • Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.9 km
  • Cafe Kick0.6 km
  • The Exmouth Arms0.6 km
  • The Peasant0.4 km
  • + 106 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

464 nearby
  • Costa0.9 km
  • Biryani Guys0.5 km
  • Cozzo Caffe e Pizzeria0.7 km
  • Iskele0.7 km
  • Katsumama0.6 km
  • + 459 more
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Supermarkets

28 nearby
  • Lily Maila0.2 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group1.0 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • + 23 more
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Takeaway Shop

164 nearby
  • Bap Foods Limited0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Food Vally Limited0.9 km
  • Goswell Best Charcoal Grill0.5 km
  • ASIAN FUSION0.5 km
  • + 159 more
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Retailers - Other

124 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.6 km
  • 4youexpress0.9 km
  • MS City Store0.8 km
  • Argentalia London0.5 km
  • PURPOSE BAR0.5 km
  • + 119 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • The Bryson Hotel0.4 km
  • YOTEL London Clerkenwell0.1 km
  • THE LAST JUDGMENT1.0 km
  • Premier Inn0.7 km
  • Malmaison Hotel0.3 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.3 km
  • City Thameslink0.9 km
  • Moorgate1.0 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 Underground Station0.3 km