Postcode Analysis Islington, London

CLERKENWELL CLOSE, EC1R 0AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLERKENWELL CLOSE, EC1R 0AN.

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Population

342

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 64,100 /yr

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Employed

43%

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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2/10
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9/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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5/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

EC1R 0AN has a significant social housing presence — 73% 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

EC1R 0AN 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 0AN is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. 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 (189 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC1R 0AN are sourced from Output Area E00013548 (shared with 51 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 0AN. 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

White / British62.7%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean16.9%
Other / Mixed16.3%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime rates near EC1R 0AN are high at 189 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.

Other theft414
Shoplifting346
Violence and sexual offences323
Theft from the person303
Anti-social behaviour280

school Local Schools

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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.4 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.4 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.4 km
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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.5 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.7 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.7 km
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Moreland Primary School

Good411 pupils0.8 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

105 nearby
  • The Betsey Trotwood0.1 km
  • The George & Monkey0.8 km
  • The Horseshoe Public House0.1 km
  • Old Red Lion Public House0.9 km
  • Ye Olde Mitre0.5 km
  • + 100 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

442 nearby
  • Salaam Namaste0.8 km
  • Breddos0.6 km
  • Chao0.9 km
  • Clerkenwell Kiosk0.0 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • + 437 more
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Takeaway Shop

143 nearby
  • Express Grill and Pizza0.9 km
  • Food Vally Limited0.8 km
  • Bap Foods Limited0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Green Home Food1.0 km
  • + 138 more
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Retailers - Other

130 nearby
  • Coram's Fields Cafe0.9 km
  • 4youexpress0.8 km
  • MS City Store0.8 km
  • 4YouExpress1.0 km
  • Angel Convenience Food & Wine0.9 km
  • + 125 more
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Supermarkets

20 nearby
  • Lily Maila0.3 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group1.0 km
  • Waitrose1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • + 15 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Malmaison Hotel0.5 km
  • Travelodge Kings Cross Royal Scot1.0 km
  • Premier Inn0.4 km
  • The Rookery0.4 km
  • The Zetter Hotel0.2 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