EC1M 4DL is an active urban area on St John Street, 0.1km from Charterhouse in Islington. Administratively it sits within Bunhill ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
Day-to-day life in EC1M 4DL has the character of a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are high (173 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC1M 4DL are sourced from Output Area E00013430 (shared with 83 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST JOHN STREET, EC1M 4DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JOHN STREET, EC1M 4DL.
136
54
£ 64,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC1M 4DL 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
EC1M 4DL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 30% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC1M 4DL. The average age is 53.6. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EC1M 4DL are high at 173 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
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
Moreland Primary School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
533 nearby- Caravan Exmouth Market0.8 km
- Craft House0.8 km
- Goswell Road Coffee0.5 km
- Taqueria0.8 km
- Breddos0.4 km
- + 528 more
Supermarkets
29 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.6 km
- Sainsburys Supermarket0.6 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.9 km
- + 24 more
Takeaway Shop
186 nearby- Pret A Manger0.8 km
- Goswell Best Charcoal Grill0.6 km
- Barbican Pizza0.8 km
- Chicken Diner0.7 km
- Guido's0.6 km
- + 181 more
Pub, NightClub
122 nearby- The Betsey Trotwood0.5 km
- Cafe Kick0.8 km
- The Exmouth Arms0.8 km
- The Peasant0.6 km
- Britannia Public House0.8 km
- + 117 more
Retailers - Other
128 nearby- MS City Store0.9 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.8 km
- J&R Kiosk (was Chancery Lane News)0.8 km
- Robert Dyas Ltd0.8 km
- City Confectionary1.0 km
- + 123 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- THE LAST JUDGMENT1.0 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
- The Bryson Hotel0.5 km
- YOTEL London Clerkenwell0.3 km
- Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Pauls0.9 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.2 km
- City Thameslink0.7 km
- Moorgate0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Barbican Underground Station0.2 km
- Barbican Underground Station0.2 km
- Barbican Underground Station0.2 km
- Farringdon Underground Station0.3 km
- Farringdon Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EC1M4DL · Data under Open Government Licence