Postcode Analysis Islington, London

EC1R 0AW House Prices & Local Information

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

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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
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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

With 73% social renting, EC1R 0AW 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 0AW is an active urban area located 0.1km from Clerkenwell in Islington. Administratively it sits within Clerkenwell ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, EC1R 0AW is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (147 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC1R 0AW 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 0AW. 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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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.

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

Crime rates near EC1R 0AW are high at 147 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft349
Anti-social behaviour332
Violence and sexual offences314
Theft from the person249
Shoplifting140

school Local Schools

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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.4 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.4 km
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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.4 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.5 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.7 km
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Moreland Primary School

Good411 pupils0.7 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.7 km
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The ArtsXchange

Good82 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

107 nearby
  • The Betsey Trotwood0.1 km
  • The Horseshoe Public House0.0 km
  • Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.6 km
  • Cafe Kick0.3 km
  • The Exmouth Arms0.3 km
  • + 102 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

427 nearby
  • Salaam Namaste0.8 km
  • Breddos0.6 km
  • Chao0.9 km
  • Clerkenwell Kiosk0.1 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • + 422 more
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Retailers - Other

132 nearby
  • Coram's Fields Cafe0.9 km
  • AM to PM Convenience Store1.0 km
  • Metro Express0.8 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.3 km
  • 4YouExpress0.9 km
  • + 127 more
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Supermarkets

21 nearby
  • Lily Maila0.2 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Sainsburys0.7 km
  • + 16 more
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Takeaway Shop

136 nearby
  • Bap Foods Limited0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Goswell Best Charcoal Grill0.5 km
  • The Best Kebab1.0 km
  • Assenheims 560.7 km
  • + 131 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

14 nearby
  • Malmaison Hotel0.6 km
  • Swinton Hotel Ltd0.9 km
  • Double Tree by Hilton0.9 km
  • The Rookery0.5 km
  • The Zetter Hotel0.2 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.4 km
  • City Thameslink1.1 km
  • Old Street1.3 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