Postcode Analysis Islington, London

HAYWARDS PLACE, EC1R 0EQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAYWARDS PLACE, EC1R 0EQ.

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Population

373

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 64,100 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EC1R 0EQ 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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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates EC1R 0EQ — age 38, 36% ownership, 38% 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 0EQ is an active urban area on Haywards Place, 0.2km from Clerkenwell in Islington. Administratively it sits within Clerkenwell ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.

Within the EC1R district, this postcode is characterised by a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (175 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC1R 0EQ are sourced from Output Area E00013547 (shared with 69 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 0EQ. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.5%
Asian / British Asian10.7%
Black / African / Caribbean7.0%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near EC1R 0EQ are high at 175 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 offences320
Anti-social behaviour281
Theft from the person271
Shoplifting151

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

122 nearby
  • Karma Cola0.8 km
  • Boots UK0.5 km
  • PROOF DRINKS LTD0.7 km
  • Science In Sport0.6 km
  • Sweet News0.8 km
  • + 117 more
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Pub, NightClub

101 nearby
  • Britannia Public House0.8 km
  • Union Tavern Public House0.7 km
  • Barbican Bars0.8 km
  • Old Red Cow0.6 km
  • Ye Olde Mitre0.6 km
  • + 96 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

405 nearby
  • Boukis Grill0.6 km
  • Daisy0.4 km
  • La Banh Mi0.6 km
  • The Phoenix Takeaway0.5 km
  • The Urdang The Old Finsbury Town Hall0.4 km
  • + 400 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

122 nearby
  • Barbican Pizza0.7 km
  • Chicken Diner0.6 km
  • Kurumaya0.6 km
  • Piccolo Bar1.0 km
  • Brazilian Salads0.5 km
  • + 117 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • The Rookery0.4 km
  • The Zetter Hotel0.1 km
  • Travelodge London Farringdon Hotel0.8 km
  • The Bryson Hotel0.4 km
  • YOTEL London Clerkenwell0.1 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

23 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Waitrose0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group1.0 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.4 km
  • City Thameslink1.1 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