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.
MALTA STREET, EC1V 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALTA STREET, EC1V 0BU.
224
34
£ 56,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
£ 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.
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
Christopher Hatton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, Cafe
386 nearby- Cafe Arena1.0 km
- Krapow!1.0 km
- Three Crowns1.0 km
- Boukis Grill0.4 km
- Daisy0.2 km
- + 381 more
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: EC1V0BU · Data under Open Government Licence