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.
COMPTON STREET, EC1V 0AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMPTON STREET, EC1V 0AG.
224
34
£ 56,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
Moreland Primary School
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
The ArtsXchange
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
Hanover Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
23 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Sainsburys Supermarket0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- + 18 more
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: EC1V0AG · Data under Open Government Licence