Postcode Analysis Islington, London

EC1R 0EB House Prices & Local Information

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

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

318

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 64,100 /yr

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Employed

71%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EC1R 0EB 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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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates EC1R 0EB — age 36, 33% ownership, 57% 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 0EB is an active urban area located 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 city commuters, mostly in london. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (60% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (162 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC1R 0EB are sourced from Output Area E00013549 (shared with 125 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 0EB. The average age is 36.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.0%
Asian / British Asian14.6%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed7.0%

Economic Activity

71%Active
FT: 60%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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

Crime rates near EC1R 0EB are high at 162 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft406
Violence and sexual offences315
Theft from the person281
Anti-social behaviour279
Shoplifting152

school Local Schools

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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.3 km
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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.5 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.6 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.6 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.6 km
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Moreland Primary School

Good411 pupils0.6 km
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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils0.8 km
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The ArtsXchange

Good82 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

120 nearby
  • Metro Express1.0 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.4 km
  • Kensons News0.8 km
  • 4YouExpress0.9 km
  • Angel Convenience Food & Wine0.8 km
  • + 115 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

403 nearby
  • CANTON TASTE1.0 km
  • Aburi Japanese Restaurant0.4 km
  • Caffe Nero0.4 km
  • Chicken Ranch0.5 km
  • Macellaio Roberto Costa0.4 km
  • + 398 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

101 nearby
  • Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.7 km
  • Cafe Kick0.4 km
  • The Exmouth Arms0.4 km
  • The Peasant0.3 km
  • Dame Alice Owen Public House0.5 km
  • + 96 more
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Supermarkets

23 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer1.0 km
  • Waitrose0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • + 18 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

124 nearby
  • Goswell Best Charcoal Grill0.4 km
  • Pret A Manger0.1 km
  • Pret A Manger0.5 km
  • The Best Kebab0.8 km
  • Assenheims 560.6 km
  • + 119 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Malmaison Hotel0.4 km
  • The Guilford House Hotel0.9 km
  • Premier Inn0.6 km
  • The Rookery0.4 km
  • The Zetter Hotel0.1 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.4 km
  • City Thameslink1.0 km
  • Old Street1.1 km

Bus Stops

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