EC1R 0AA is an active urban area on Clerkenwell Close, 0.2km from Clerkenwell in Islington. Administratively it sits within Clerkenwell ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, EC1R 0AA is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 73% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. 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 (200 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £1.8M, up 12.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EC1R 0AA are sourced from Output Area E00013548 (shared with 51 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLERKENWELL CLOSE, EC1R 0AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLERKENWELL CLOSE, EC1R 0AA.
342
40
£ 64,100 /yr
43%
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
Social renting makes up 73% of tenure in EC1R 0AA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending up 12.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC1R 0AA. The average age is 40.4. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 1,670,000
10 sales · Mean £ 2,247,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EC1R 0AA are high at 200 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 Alban's Church of England Primary School
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
Moreland Primary School
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
130 nearby- Metro Express0.9 km
- Karma Cola0.7 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.4 km
- 4YouExpress1.0 km
- Angel Convenience Food & Wine0.9 km
- + 125 more
Restaurant, Cafe
437 nearby- CANTON TASTE0.9 km
- Sen Viet0.9 km
- Boukis Grill0.8 km
- Daisy0.6 km
- La Banh Mi0.8 km
- + 432 more
Pub, NightClub
105 nearby- Britannia Public House0.9 km
- Union Tavern Public House0.6 km
- Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.6 km
- Cafe Kick0.4 km
- The Exmouth Arms0.4 km
- + 100 more
Takeaway Shop
143 nearby- Barbican Pizza0.8 km
- Chicken Diner0.8 km
- Goswell Best Charcoal Grill0.6 km
- Artisserie0.5 km
- DAD0.3 km
- + 138 more
Supermarkets
20 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Waitrose0.3 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- The Rookery0.4 km
- The Zetter Hotel0.2 km
- THE LAST JUDGMENT1.0 km
- Travelodge London Farringdon Hotel0.8 km
- Saco0.9 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.4 km
- City Thameslink1.0 km
- Moorgate1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Farringdon Underground Station0.3 km
- Farringdon Underground Station0.3 km
- Farringdon Underground Station0.3 km
- Farringdon Underground Station0.3 km
- Farringdon (London) Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EC1R0AA · Data under Open Government Licence