Postcode Analysis Islington, London

EC1R 0AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC1R 0AB.

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Population

333

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 64,100 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EC1R 0AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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8/10
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4/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

With 54% social renting, EC1R 0AB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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

EC1R 0AB is an up-and-coming urban area located 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 0AB is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 112 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for EC1R 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00013569 (shared with 15 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 EC1R 0AB. The average age is 29.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British55.4%
Asian / British Asian23.4%
Black / African / Caribbean15.3%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 4%
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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 around EC1R 0AB is above average at 112 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences285
Anti-social behaviour256
Other theft249
Theft from the person153
Burglary88

school Local Schools

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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.1 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.4 km
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Moreland Primary School

Good411 pupils0.4 km
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The ArtsXchange

Good82 pupils0.6 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.7 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.8 km
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St John Evangelist RC Primary School

Good276 pupils0.8 km
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Hanover Primary School

Good320 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

91 nearby
  • Dame Alice Owen Public House0.2 km
  • Royal Star Public House0.9 km
  • The Betsey Trotwood0.4 km
  • Calthorpe Arms0.8 km
  • The Horseshoe Public House0.3 km
  • + 86 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

378 nearby
  • SUGO820.8 km
  • The Great Chase0.2 km
  • City Bar0.2 km
  • City Cafe0.2 km
  • Courtyard Cafe0.2 km
  • + 373 more
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Retailers - Other

134 nearby
  • Eastern Halal Fresh Food1.0 km
  • Kensons News0.8 km
  • SHREE HARI NEWS LTD0.8 km
  • City Express0.9 km
  • City Shop0.2 km
  • + 129 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Lily Maila0.3 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Co-operative Food0.8 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • + 13 more
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Takeaway Shop

111 nearby
  • Pret A Manger0.3 km
  • Pret A Manger0.4 km
  • Bap Foods Limited0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Express Grill and Pizza0.8 km
  • + 106 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

14 nearby
  • Swinton Hotel Ltd0.8 km
  • Travelodge London Farringdon Hotel0.7 km
  • Premier Inn0.8 km
  • Premier Inn0.6 km
  • The Bryson Hotel0.6 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.8 km
  • Old Street1.2 km
  • London Kings Cross1.3 km