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.
GOSWELL ROAD, EC1M 7AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOSWELL ROAD, EC1M 7AJ.
450
25
£ 64,100 /yr
25%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Moreland Primary School
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
The ArtsXchange
Central Foundation Boys' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, Cafe
503 nearby- Cafe Arena0.8 km
- Krapow!0.9 km
- Three Crowns0.9 km
- Boukis Grill0.5 km
- Daisy0.5 km
- + 498 more
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, 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
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
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Postcode Profile: EC1M7AJ · Data under Open Government Licence