Postcode Analysis Islington, London

MALTA STREET, EC1V 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALTA STREET, EC1V 0BU.

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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 0BU 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

With 73% social renting, EC1V 0BU is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

EC1V 0BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Malta Street, 0.3km from Clerkenwell in Islington. Administratively it sits within Bunhill ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, EC1V 0BU is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 98 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £521k.

Census 2021 statistics for EC1V 0BU 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 0BU. 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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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

£ 521,604

1 sales · Mean £ 521,604

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

Crime around EC1V 0BU is above average at 98 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 offences313
Anti-social behaviour279
Other theft190
Theft from the person162
Burglary100

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 pupils0.4 km
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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.4 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.5 km
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The ArtsXchange

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

Good228 pupils0.7 km
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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils0.7 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

111 nearby
  • Karma Cola1.0 km
  • Sun Star Express1.0 km
  • Bagci Food Centre0.5 km
  • The Quality Chop House (Deli)0.6 km
  • Argentalia London0.8 km
  • + 106 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

90 nearby
  • Britannia Public House0.5 km
  • Union Tavern Public House0.8 km
  • The Wenlock Arms0.9 km
  • Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings0.4 km
  • The Castle Public House0.9 km
  • + 85 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

386 nearby
  • Cafe Arena1.0 km
  • Krapow!1.0 km
  • Three Crowns1.0 km
  • Boukis Grill0.4 km
  • Daisy0.2 km
  • + 381 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

108 nearby
  • Barbican Pizza0.4 km
  • Chicken Diner0.4 km
  • Pret A Manger0.6 km
  • Bumble And Sea0.7 km
  • Anarkali0.9 km
  • + 103 more
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Supermarkets

24 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • Co-op Food0.6 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Waitrose0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • + 19 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Malmaison Hotel0.5 km
  • M by Montcalm Hotel0.9 km
  • Travelodge London Farringdon Hotel1.0 km
  • Z Shoreditch0.9 km
  • The Bryson Hotel0.6 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.6 km
  • Old Street0.9 km
  • Moorgate1.1 km