Postcode Analysis Islington, London

BOWLING GREEN LANE, EC1R 0BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOWLING GREEN LANE, EC1R 0BJ.

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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

EC1R 0BJ 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 0BJ is an active urban area on Bowling Green Lane, 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 0BJ 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. 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 above average at 136 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for EC1R 0BJ 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 0BJ. 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 around EC1R 0BJ is above average at 136 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 theft324
Anti-social behaviour308
Violence and sexual offences302
Theft from the person244
Shoplifting140

school Local Schools

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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 Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.5 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.6 km
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Moreland Primary School

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

Outstanding222 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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Retailers - Other

140 nearby
  • AM to PM Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Metro Express0.7 km
  • Karma Cola0.6 km
  • Boswell Mini Market1.0 km
  • Argentalia London0.5 km
  • + 135 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

17 nearby
  • CLINK 2611.0 km
  • International Hall1.0 km
  • Saco0.8 km
  • The Guilford House Hotel0.6 km
  • The House of Toby0.9 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

410 nearby
  • Bisou0.9 km
  • CANTON TASTE0.7 km
  • Paolina Thai Cuisine1.0 km
  • Sen Viet0.8 km
  • Dim Sum Duck0.9 km
  • + 405 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

106 nearby
  • Britannia Public House1.0 km
  • Union Tavern Public House0.5 km
  • Queen's Head0.9 km
  • The Harrison0.9 km
  • GRAVITY DRINKS0.8 km
  • + 101 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

127 nearby
  • Barbican Pizza0.9 km
  • Chicken Diner0.8 km
  • Gray's Inn cafe0.5 km
  • Supreme Fried Chicken0.8 km
  • STUDIO 1080.9 km
  • + 122 more
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Supermarkets

22 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Co-operative Food0.5 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • TESCO0.7 km
  • + 17 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.5 km
  • City Thameslink1.2 km
  • London Kings Cross1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Farringdon Underground Station0.5 km
  • Farringdon Underground Station0.5 km
  • Farringdon Underground Station0.5 km
  • Farringdon Underground Station0.5 km