Postcode Analysis Islington, London

EC1M 4LX House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

433

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 64,100 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: EC1M 4LX 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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1/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Average age 29, 65% renting. EC1M 4LX 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.

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

EC1M 4LX is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.2km from Charterhouse in Islington. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Clerkenwell ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.

The people who live in EC1M 4LX are typical of a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. At 29 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 (165 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £2.2M.

Census 2021 statistics for EC1M 4LX are sourced from Output Area E00013550 (shared with 181 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 4LX. 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

White / British62.8%
Asian / British Asian20.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed13.6%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 2,250,000

1 sales · Mean £ 2,250,000

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

Crime rates near EC1M 4LX are high at 165 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 theft401
Shoplifting340
Theft from the person273
Violence and sexual offences250
Anti-social behaviour133

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 pupils0.6 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.8 km
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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.8 km
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Moreland Primary School

Good411 pupils0.9 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

128 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.8 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.9 km
  • Oliver Bonas0.7 km
  • AYEEYO'S BLENDS0.5 km
  • + 123 more
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Pub, NightClub

120 nearby
  • Cafe Kick0.8 km
  • The Exmouth Arms0.8 km
  • The Peasant0.6 km
  • Britannia Public House0.8 km
  • Editors Tap0.9 km
  • + 115 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

528 nearby
  • Aburi Japanese Restaurant0.6 km
  • Caffe Nero0.7 km
  • Chicken Ranch0.8 km
  • Macellaio Roberto Costa0.7 km
  • PHO GA0.8 km
  • + 523 more
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Supermarkets

28 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarket0.6 km
  • Co-Operative Food0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • + 23 more
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Takeaway Shop

175 nearby
  • Goswell Best Charcoal Grill0.6 km
  • Barbican Pizza0.8 km
  • Chicken Diner0.8 km
  • Pret A Manger0.4 km
  • Guido's0.9 km
  • + 170 more
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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
  • Moorgate0.8 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