Postcode Analysis Islington, London

GOSWELL ROAD, EC1M 7AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOSWELL ROAD, EC1M 7AJ.

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Population

450

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Avg Age

25

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Avg Income

£ 64,100 /yr

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Employed

25%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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4/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

EC1M 7AJ has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

EC1M 7AJ is a lively urban neighbourhood on Goswell Road, 0.2km from Charterhouse in Islington. Administratively it sits within Bunhill ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, EC1M 7AJ is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 25) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 117 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for EC1M 7AJ are sourced from Output Area E00183732 (shared with 44 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 7AJ. The average age is 25.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British46.5%
Asian / British Asian32.4%
Black / African / Caribbean8.4%
Other / Mixed12.8%

Economic Activity

25%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

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

Crime around EC1M 7AJ is above average at 117 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences282
Other theft273
Theft from the person220
Anti-social behaviour176
Drugs157

school Local Schools

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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.1 km
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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils0.3 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.3 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils0.6 km
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Moreland Primary School

Good411 pupils0.7 km
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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.8 km
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The ArtsXchange

Good82 pupils0.9 km
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Central Foundation Boys' School

Outstanding1047 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

113 nearby
  • Sun Star Express0.8 km
  • Smithfield Butchers0.6 km
  • Pizza Union-Hoxton0.9 km
  • Boots UK0.6 km
  • PROOF DRINKS LTD0.8 km
  • + 108 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

108 nearby
  • Britannia Public House0.5 km
  • Hand & Shears Public House0.3 km
  • The Butcher's Hook And Cleaver0.4 km
  • Beduin0.5 km
  • Dame Alice Owen Public House0.8 km
  • + 103 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

503 nearby
  • Cafe Arena0.8 km
  • Krapow!0.9 km
  • Three Crowns0.9 km
  • Boukis Grill0.5 km
  • Daisy0.5 km
  • + 498 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

156 nearby
  • Barbican Pizza0.5 km
  • Chicken Diner0.5 km
  • Pret A Manger0.9 km
  • Benugo, The Foyer Cafe0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • + 151 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

13 nearby
  • M by Montcalm Hotel0.9 km
  • The Rookery0.4 km
  • The Zetter Hotel0.4 km
  • South Place Hotel0.9 km
  • Malmaison Hotel0.2 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

28 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Co-Op0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • + 23 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.5 km
  • Moorgate0.7 km
  • Old Street0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Barbican Underground Station0.2 km
  • Barbican Underground Station0.2 km
  • Barbican Underground Station0.2 km
  • Barbican Rail Station0.3 km