EC1R 0BR is an up-and-coming urban area on Gloucester Way, 0.2km from Finsbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within Clerkenwell ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, EC1R 0BR is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a administrative centres zone — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 113 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for EC1R 0BR are sourced from Output Area E00013569 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GLOUCESTER WAY, EC1R 0BR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLOUCESTER WAY, EC1R 0BR.
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30
£ 64,100 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC1R 0BR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
EC1R 0BR has a significant social housing presence — 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC1R 0BR. The average age is 29.9. 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 notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EC1R 0BR is above average at 113 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
Moreland Primary School
The ArtsXchange
Christopher Hatton Primary School
The Pears Family School
St John Evangelist RC Primary School
Hanover Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
92 nearby- The Horseshoe Public House0.4 km
- Chapel Bar0.8 km
- Charles Lamb Public House0.6 km
- Dirty Martini1.0 km
- Earl Of Essex Public House0.9 km
- + 87 more
Restaurant, Cafe
378 nearby- Costa0.8 km
- Nuffield Health Bloomsbury0.9 km
- Biryani Guys0.8 km
- Cozzo Caffe e Pizzeria0.9 km
- Iskele0.9 km
- + 373 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Lily Maila0.4 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Iceland Foods0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
112 nearby- Bap Foods Limited0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- 63 Degrees1.0 km
- Atcha0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- + 107 more
Retailers - Other
136 nearby- Tecorra Ltd0.9 km
- The Co-operative Food Store0.8 km
- 4youexpress0.4 km
- Epiczen1.0 km
- Katsute0.8 km
- + 131 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
16 nearby- Double Tree by Hilton0.6 km
- CLINK 2611.0 km
- Malmaison Hotel0.8 km
- The Rookery0.8 km
- The Zetter Hotel0.5 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.8 km
- Old Street1.2 km
- London Kings Cross1.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EC1R0BR · Data under Open Government Licence