Postcode Analysis Islington, London

ST JAMES'S WALK, EC1R 0AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JAMES'S WALK, EC1R 0AP.

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Population

373

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 64,100 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British76.5%
Asian / British Asian10.7%
Black / African / Caribbean7.0%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Other theft358
Violence and sexual offences302
Anti-social behaviour280
Theft from the person238
Shoplifting136

school Local Schools

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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.3 km
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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.4 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.5 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.6 km
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Moreland Primary School

Good411 pupils0.6 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.7 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.8 km
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The ArtsXchange

Good82 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Restaurant, Cafe

416 nearby
  • Salaam Namaste0.9 km
  • Breddos0.5 km
  • Chao0.8 km
  • Clerkenwell Kiosk0.1 km
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • + 411 more
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Supermarkets

22 nearby
  • Lily Maila0.1 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Waitrose0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • + 17 more
fastfood

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
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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

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