EC1V 0BN is a mixed residential area on Compton Street, 0.3km from Clerkenwell in Islington. Administratively it sits within Bunhill ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
For renters and young professionals, EC1V 0BN offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. 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. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (69% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 104 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £968k.
Census 2021 statistics for EC1V 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00174773 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COMPTON STREET, EC1V 0BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMPTON STREET, EC1V 0BN.
198
36
£ 64,100 /yr
80%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC1V 0BN 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.
Area Character
EC1V 0BN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 38% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (36) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC1V 0BN. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 843,750
2 sales · Mean £ 843,750
Terraced
£ 1,100,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,100,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EC1V 0BN is above average at 104 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
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
Moreland Primary School
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
The ArtsXchange
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
117 nearby- Tecorra Ltd0.9 km
- The Co-operative Food Store0.8 km
- 4youexpress0.7 km
- MS City Store0.5 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.5 km
- + 112 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Double Tree by Hilton1.0 km
- Malmaison Hotel0.4 km
- Premier Inn0.7 km
- Travelodge London Farringdon Hotel0.9 km
- Z Shoreditch1.0 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
99 nearby- Charles Lamb Public House0.8 km
- Old Red Lion Public House0.8 km
- The Angel Public House0.9 km
- York Public House1.0 km
- Crowne Plaza Kings Cross0.8 km
- + 94 more
Restaurant, Cafe
390 nearby- Akami sushi / Poke Yum0.9 km
- Akami sushi / Poke Yum0.9 km
- Alt Beverages Ltd0.9 km
- Bodean's0.9 km
- Brightlanding0.9 km
- + 385 more
Supermarkets
23 nearby- The Co-Operative Food Group0.7 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Co-operative Food0.9 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
114 nearby- Green Home Food0.8 km
- Pret A Manger1.0 km
- Goswell Best Charcoal Grill0.2 km
- Barbican Pizza0.5 km
- Chicken Diner0.5 km
- + 109 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.5 km
- Old Street1.0 km
- Moorgate1.1 km
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Postcode Profile: EC1V0BN · Data under Open Government Licence