EC1V 1JN is an up-and-coming urban area on City Road, 0.3km from St Luke's in Hackney. Administratively it sits within Hoxton West ward and the Hackney South and Shoreditch constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (60% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 129 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for EC1V 1JN are sourced from Output Area E00008879 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CITY ROAD, EC1V 1JN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CITY ROAD, EC1V 1JN.
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38
£ 56,600 /yr
73%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC1V 1JN 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
No single demographic signal dominates EC1V 1JN — age 38, 33% ownership, 53% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC1V 1JN. The average age is 37.6. 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 1JN is above average at 129 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 Luke's CofE Primary School
New Regent's College
Central Foundation Boys' School
The ArtsXchange
St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Thomas Fairchild Community School
Moreland Primary School
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
72 nearby- Crown and Manor Boys Club1.0 km
- Charles Lamb Public House0.9 km
- Earl Of Essex Public House0.9 km
- The Hanbury Arms0.9 km
- The Horse And Groom0.9 km
- + 67 more
Restaurant, Cafe
434 nearby- Saponara1.0 km
- 42 Coffee Junction0.2 km
- Curious Yellow Kafe0.5 km
- Da Bagel Spot1.0 km
- Hoxton Fish House0.5 km
- + 429 more
Takeaway Shop
91 nearby- The Barrel Boulongerie0.9 km
- Crystal Charcoal Grill0.3 km
- Fresh Fry0.4 km
- Yaari0.3 km
- Subway0.8 km
- + 86 more
Retailers - Other
91 nearby- Murray Grove Food & Wine0.3 km
- Pelin Helin0.4 km
- Tecorra Ltd0.3 km
- The Co-operative Food Store0.3 km
- MS City Store0.8 km
- + 86 more
Supermarkets
17 nearby- The Co-Operative Food Group0.6 km
- Welcome Co-op Angel0.9 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.3 km
- Lily Maila1.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Mondrian Shoreditch0.9 km
- Z Shoreditch0.2 km
- Nobu Hotel Shoreditch0.7 km
- Point A Hotel London Shoreditch0.8 km
- The Reliance Bar0.7 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Old Street0.3 km
- Hoxton1.1 km
- Moorgate1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Old Street Rail Station0.3 km
- Old Street Underground Station0.4 km
- Old Street Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EC1V1JN · Data under Open Government Licence