Postcode Analysis Islington, London

CLERKENWELL CLOSE, EC1R 0DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLERKENWELL CLOSE, EC1R 0DY.

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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 0DY 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 0DY is an active urban area on Clerkenwell Close, 0.2km from Clerkenwell in Islington. Administratively it sits within Clerkenwell ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, EC1R 0DY is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 (195 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £650k.

Census 2021 statistics for EC1R 0DY 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 0DY. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 618,935

4 sales · Mean £ 634,467

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

Crime rates near EC1R 0DY are high at 195 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft418
Shoplifting346
Violence and sexual offences331
Theft from the person306
Anti-social behaviour304

school Local Schools

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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.4 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.5 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.5 km
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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.5 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.7 km
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Moreland Primary School

Good411 pupils0.7 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.7 km
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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

127 nearby
  • Karma Cola0.8 km
  • Just Eat For Business0.8 km
  • Boutalls Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Country Gifts and News0.8 km
  • Easy as Fresh Ltd0.9 km
  • + 122 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

103 nearby
  • Britannia Public House0.9 km
  • Union Tavern Public House0.7 km
  • Little Fable0.8 km
  • The Lamb And Trotter0.9 km
  • Dame Alice Owen Public House0.6 km
  • + 98 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

440 nearby
  • Boukis Grill0.8 km
  • Daisy0.6 km
  • La Banh Mi0.8 km
  • The Phoenix Takeaway0.6 km
  • The Urdang The Old Finsbury Town Hall0.4 km
  • + 435 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

142 nearby
  • Barbican Pizza0.8 km
  • Chicken Diner0.8 km
  • Coopers0.7 km
  • Wasabi0.7 km
  • Cafe Plaka0.6 km
  • + 137 more
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Supermarkets

21 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Co-operative Food0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km
  • Waitrose0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • + 16 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • Saco0.9 km
  • The Guilford House Hotel0.7 km
  • Malmaison Hotel0.5 km
  • Premier Inn0.5 km
  • The Bryson Hotel0.2 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.4 km
  • City Thameslink1.0 km
  • Moorgate1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Farringdon Underground Station0.3 km
  • Farringdon Underground Station0.3 km
  • Farringdon Underground Station0.3 km
  • Farringdon Underground Station0.3 km
  • Farringdon (London) Rail Station0.3 km