EC1M 4NJ is a lively urban neighbourhood on St John Street, 0.2km 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 young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 (175 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC1M 4NJ are sourced from Output Area E00013550 (shared with 181 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST JOHN STREET, EC1M 4NJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JOHN STREET, EC1M 4NJ.
433
29
£ 64,100 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC1M 4NJ 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
Average age 29, 65% renting. EC1M 4NJ 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC1M 4NJ. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EC1M 4NJ are high at 175 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
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
Christopher Hatton Primary School
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
Moreland Primary School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
125 nearby- Smithfield Butchers0.4 km
- Boots The Chemist Ltd0.8 km
- Just Eat For Business0.6 km
- Avila London0.6 km
- BOROUGH NUTS0.5 km
- + 120 more
Pub, NightClub
113 nearby- Hand & Shears Public House0.3 km
- The Butcher's Hook And Cleaver0.3 km
- Beduin0.3 km
- Little Fable0.6 km
- The Lamb And Trotter0.6 km
- + 108 more
Restaurant, Cafe
493 nearby- ITV Waterhouse Square0.6 km
- LOCKY'S0.6 km
- Maoz Flalfel Schnitzel0.5 km
- Atalian Servest Food Company @ The London School of Music0.8 km
- Benugo Level -20.6 km
- + 488 more
Supermarkets
27 nearby- TESCO0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Tesco Express1.0 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- Sainsburys Supermarket0.6 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
170 nearby- Pret A Manger0.6 km
- Benugo, The Foyer Cafe0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Dose Espresso0.3 km
- Geranium0.4 km
- + 165 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- The Bryson Hotel0.5 km
- YOTEL London Clerkenwell0.2 km
- Malmaison Hotel0.1 km
- The Rookery0.1 km
- The Zetter Hotel0.2 km
- + 5 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
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Postcode Profile: EC1M4NJ · Data under Open Government Licence