Postcode Analysis Islington, London

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

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

241

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 64,100 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EC1R 0BW 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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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates EC1R 0BW — age 36, 38% ownership, 60% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

EC1R 0BW is an active urban area on Bowling Green Lane, 0.2km from Clerkenwell in Islington. Administratively it sits within Clerkenwell ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 134 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for EC1R 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00013546 (shared with 64 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 0BW. The average age is 35.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.5%
Asian / British Asian13.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed9.0%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 53%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around EC1R 0BW is above average at 134 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 theft326
Anti-social behaviour309
Violence and sexual offences296
Theft from the person250
Shoplifting128

school Local Schools

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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.3 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.4 km
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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.4 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 pupils0.8 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.8 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

133 nearby
  • AM to PM Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Metro Express0.7 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.3 km
  • Boots UK0.5 km
  • PROOF DRINKS LTD0.6 km
  • + 128 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

19 nearby
  • CLINK 2611.0 km
  • Malmaison Hotel0.7 km
  • International Hall0.9 km
  • Saco0.7 km
  • The Guilford House Hotel0.6 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

407 nearby
  • Bisou0.9 km
  • CANTON TASTE0.7 km
  • Sen Viet0.8 km
  • Dim Sum Duck0.9 km
  • Aburi Japanese Restaurant0.6 km
  • + 402 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

105 nearby
  • Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.5 km
  • Cafe Kick0.2 km
  • The Exmouth Arms0.2 km
  • The Peasant0.4 km
  • Karaoke Box0.8 km
  • + 100 more
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Supermarkets

20 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Sainsburys0.7 km
  • Amazon Fresh0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
  • + 15 more
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Takeaway Shop

132 nearby
  • Goswell Best Charcoal Grill0.6 km
  • Assenheims 560.8 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • Magic Wok & Box0.9 km
  • Nusa Kitchen0.8 km
  • + 127 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.5 km
  • City Thameslink1.1 km
  • London Kings Cross1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Farringdon Underground Station0.4 km
  • Farringdon Underground Station0.4 km
  • Farringdon Underground Station0.5 km
  • Farringdon Underground Station0.5 km
  • Farringdon (London) Rail Station0.5 km