EC1V 0AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cyrus 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 0AR 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 94 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £560k.
Census 2021 statistics for EC1V 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00013457 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CYRUS STREET, EC1V 0AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CYRUS STREET, EC1V 0AR.
224
34
£ 56,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC1V 0AR 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
EC1V 0AR has a significant social housing presence — 73% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC1V 0AR. 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
£ 560,000
3 sales · Mean £ 496,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EC1V 0AR is above average at 94 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
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
The ArtsXchange
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
Hanover Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
113 nearby- 4YouExpress0.8 km
- Angel Convenience Food & Wine0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Hotel Chocolat1.0 km
- Jalaram Enterprise0.5 km
- + 108 more
Restaurant, Cafe
389 nearby- Bombay Burrito0.7 km
- Iberica0.6 km
- John Charlick Foods1.0 km
- PHO INN1.0 km
- Grays Inn Sandwich & Salad Bar Ltd1.0 km
- + 384 more
Takeaway Shop
115 nearby- Zabardast1.0 km
- Gray's Inn cafe1.0 km
- Albasha0.9 km
- BALADY TWO LTD0.9 km
- Gebeta Ethiopia Cusine0.9 km
- + 110 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- The Bryson Hotel0.7 km
- YOTEL London Clerkenwell0.4 km
- Malmaison Hotel0.5 km
- Z Shoreditch0.9 km
- Double Tree by Hilton0.9 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
87 nearby- Craft Beer Company0.8 km
- Gunmakers Arms0.8 km
- Sir John Oldcastle0.8 km
- The Argyle0.9 km
- The Bleeding Heart Tavern0.8 km
- + 82 more
Supermarkets
22 nearby- Sainsburys Supermarket0.7 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- Co-op Food0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.7 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.7 km
- Old Street0.9 km
- Moorgate1.1 km
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Postcode Profile: EC1V0AR · Data under Open Government Licence