EC1V 0BW is a mixed residential area located 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 0BW is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for EC1V 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00174781 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC1V 0BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC1V 0BW.
251
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£ 64,100 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC1V 0BW 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
Social renting makes up 39% of tenure in EC1V 0BW — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 38-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 0BW. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EC1V 0BW is above average at 91 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
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
Moreland Primary School
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
St Luke's CofE Primary School
The ArtsXchange
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
94 nearby- The Betsey Trotwood0.5 km
- The George & Monkey0.9 km
- Charles Lamb Public House0.9 km
- Old Red Lion Public House0.8 km
- The Angel Public House1.0 km
- + 89 more
Restaurant, Cafe
416 nearby- Bartlett Mitchell1.0 km
- Breddos0.2 km
- Chao0.5 km
- Clerkenwell Kiosk0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- + 411 more
Takeaway Shop
121 nearby- Food Vally Limited0.7 km
- Green Home Food0.9 km
- Brazilian Salads0.8 km
- Burger Makers0.7 km
- Food Gangnam Style0.8 km
- + 116 more
Retailers - Other
107 nearby- Tecorra Ltd0.8 km
- The Co-operative Food Store0.7 km
- 4youexpress0.7 km
- MS City Store0.5 km
- Boots UK0.7 km
- + 102 more
Supermarkets
24 nearby- The Co-Operative Food Group0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Waitrose0.1 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- The Rookery0.5 km
- The Zetter Hotel0.3 km
- Malmaison Hotel0.4 km
- The Bryson Hotel0.6 km
- YOTEL London Clerkenwell0.4 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.6 km
- Old Street0.8 km
- Moorgate1.0 km
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Postcode Profile: EC1V0BW · Data under Open Government Licence