Postcode Analysis Islington, London

COMPTON STREET, EC1V 0AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMPTON STREET, EC1V 0AG.

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Population

224

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 56,700 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EC1V 0AG 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.

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2/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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8/10
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4/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 73% of tenure in EC1V 0AG — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 30.2% year-on-year.

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

EC1V 0AG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Compton Street, 0.4km from Clerkenwell in Islington. Administratively it sits within Bunhill ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, EC1V 0AG is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 73% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 92 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £460k, down 30.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EC1V 0AG are sourced from Output Area E00013457 (shared with 13 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 EC1V 0AG. The average age is 34.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British56.3%
Asian / British Asian9.5%
Black / African / Caribbean13.0%
Other / Mixed21.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 6%
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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

£ 460,000

9 sales · Mean £ 478,333

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

Crime around EC1V 0AG is above average at 92 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences325
Anti-social behaviour279
Other theft172
Theft from the person150
Drugs117

school Local Schools

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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.1 km
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Moreland Primary School

Good411 pupils0.3 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.4 km
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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.5 km
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The ArtsXchange

Good82 pupils0.6 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils0.6 km
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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils0.6 km
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Hanover Primary School

Good320 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

111 nearby
  • Donught Time Old Street1.0 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.6 km
  • Sun Star Express0.9 km
  • Barbican Fruiterers0.4 km
  • Nelhart News0.5 km
  • + 106 more
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Pub, NightClub

92 nearby
  • Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.9 km
  • Cafe Kick0.6 km
  • Love's Company0.8 km
  • The Exmouth Arms0.6 km
  • The Peasant0.2 km
  • + 87 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

397 nearby
  • Le Bab1.0 km
  • T41.0 km
  • The Sushi Co - Shoreditch0.9 km
  • Aburi Japanese Restaurant0.1 km
  • BrewDog Big Smoke0.8 km
  • + 392 more
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Supermarkets

23 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarket0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • + 18 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

115 nearby
  • Chicken Cottage0.9 km
  • Goswell Best Charcoal Grill0.1 km
  • Barbican Pizza0.4 km
  • Chicken Diner0.3 km
  • Momo Canteen0.6 km
  • + 110 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • Travelodge Hotel1.0 km
  • The Bryson Hotel0.7 km
  • YOTEL London Clerkenwell0.4 km
  • M by Montcalm Hotel0.8 km
  • Z Shoreditch0.8 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.7 km
  • Old Street0.8 km
  • Moorgate1.0 km