EC1R 0AP is an active urban area on St James'S Walk, 0.1km from Clerkenwell in Islington. Administratively it sits within Clerkenwell ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
Within the EC1R district, this postcode is characterised by a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (142 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £1.0M.
Census 2021 statistics for EC1R 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00013547 (shared with 69 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST JAMES'S WALK, EC1R 0AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JAMES'S WALK, EC1R 0AP.
373
38
£ 64,100 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC1R 0AP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates EC1R 0AP — age 38, 36% ownership, 38% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £1.0M.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC1R 0AP. The average age is 38.3. 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
£ 440,000
1 sales · Mean £ 440,000
Terraced
£ 1,650,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,650,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EC1R 0AP are high at 142 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Moreland Primary School
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
The ArtsXchange
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
106 nearby- The Betsey Trotwood0.2 km
- The Horseshoe Public House0.1 km
- Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.6 km
- Cafe Kick0.3 km
- The Exmouth Arms0.3 km
- + 101 more
Restaurant, Cafe
416 nearby- Salaam Namaste0.9 km
- Breddos0.5 km
- Chao0.8 km
- Clerkenwell Kiosk0.1 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- + 411 more
Supermarkets
22 nearby- Lily Maila0.1 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
128 nearby- Bap Foods Limited0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Goswell Best Charcoal Grill0.4 km
- The Best Kebab0.9 km
- Assenheims 560.7 km
- + 123 more
Retailers - Other
130 nearby- Metro Express0.9 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.3 km
- 4YouExpress0.8 km
- Angel Convenience Food & Wine0.8 km
- Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
- + 125 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Malmaison Hotel0.5 km
- The Rookery0.5 km
- The Zetter Hotel0.2 km
- Swinton Hotel Ltd1.0 km
- Double Tree by Hilton0.9 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.5 km
- City Thameslink1.1 km
- Old Street1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Farringdon Underground Station0.4 km
- Farringdon Underground Station0.4 km
- Farringdon Underground Station0.4 km
- Farringdon Underground Station0.4 km
- Farringdon (London) Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EC1R0AP · Data under Open Government Licence