Postcode Analysis Islington, London

ST JOHNS SQUARE, EC1M 4DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JOHNS SQUARE, EC1M 4DH.

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 4DH 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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EC1M 4DH spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. 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 4DH is an active urban area on St Johns Square, 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. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 (166 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC1M 4DH 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 4DH. 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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near EC1M 4DH are high at 166 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 theft390
Shoplifting344
Violence and sexual offences293
Theft from the person277
Anti-social behaviour197

school Local Schools

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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.3 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.5 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.5 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.6 km
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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.6 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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Retailers - Other

126 nearby
  • Karma Cola1.0 km
  • 4youexpress0.9 km
  • MS City Store0.8 km
  • Argentalia London0.5 km
  • PURPOSE BAR0.5 km
  • + 121 more
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Pub, NightClub

108 nearby
  • Britannia Public House0.8 km
  • Union Tavern Public House0.8 km
  • Hat & Tun0.3 km
  • The Enterprise1.0 km
  • City Pride Public House0.2 km
  • + 103 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

448 nearby
  • Boukis Grill0.7 km
  • Daisy0.5 km
  • La Banh Mi0.7 km
  • The Phoenix Takeaway0.6 km
  • The Urdang The Old Finsbury Town Hall0.6 km
  • + 443 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

160 nearby
  • Barbican Pizza0.7 km
  • Chicken Diner0.7 km
  • Food Vally Limited0.9 km
  • ASIAN FUSION0.5 km
  • BEIRUT BBQ0.5 km
  • + 155 more
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Supermarkets

27 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Food Group1.0 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • TESCO0.8 km
  • Co-operative Food0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.6 km
  • + 22 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • THE LAST JUDGMENT1.0 km
  • Travelodge London Farringdon Hotel1.0 km
  • Premier Inn0.7 km
  • The Bryson Hotel0.4 km
  • YOTEL London Clerkenwell0.1 km
  • + 4 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 (London) Rail Station0.2 km
  • Farringdon Underground Station0.2 km
  • Farringdon Underground Station0.3 km