EC1V 0BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Percival Street, 0.2km from Clerkenwell in Islington. Administratively it sits within Bunhill ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, EC1V 0BS is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 107 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £660k.
Census 2021 statistics for EC1V 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00183721 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PERCIVAL STREET, EC1V 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PERCIVAL STREET, EC1V 0BS.
547
36
£ 56,700 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
EC1V 0BS has a significant social housing presence — 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 36-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 0BS. The average age is 36.5. 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
£ 574,975
4 sales · Mean £ 527,487
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EC1V 0BS is above average at 107 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
Christopher Hatton Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
127 nearby- Karma Cola0.9 km
- Smithfield Butchers0.8 km
- Just Eat For Business1.0 km
- Metro Express1.0 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.4 km
- + 122 more
Pub, NightClub
94 nearby- Britannia Public House0.6 km
- Union Tavern Public House0.7 km
- Hand & Shears Public House0.7 km
- The Butcher's Hook And Cleaver0.7 km
- Beduin0.7 km
- + 89 more
Restaurant, Cafe
385 nearby- Boukis Grill0.5 km
- Daisy0.3 km
- Honest Burgers1.0 km
- La Banh Mi0.5 km
- The Phoenix Takeaway0.3 km
- + 380 more
Takeaway Shop
113 nearby- Barbican Pizza0.5 km
- Chicken Diner0.5 km
- Pret A Manger0.8 km
- Benugo, The Foyer Cafe1.0 km
- Dose Espresso0.7 km
- + 108 more
Supermarkets
25 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Co-operative Food0.9 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Iceland Foods1.0 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- The Guilford House Hotel1.0 km
- Double Tree by Hilton0.9 km
- Premier Inn0.7 km
- Malmaison Hotel0.5 km
- The Rookery0.6 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.6 km
- Old Street1.0 km
- Moorgate1.1 km
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Postcode Profile: EC1V0BS · Data under Open Government Licence