EC1V 4JZ is an active urban area on St John Street, 0.2km from Clerkenwell in Islington. Administratively it sits within Bunhill ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
For families considering a move, EC1V 4JZ represents a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 123 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £1.2M, up 76.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EC1V 4JZ are sourced from Output Area E00013431 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST JOHN STREET, EC1V 4JZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JOHN STREET, EC1V 4JZ.
169
38
£ 64,100 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC1V 4JZ 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, EC1V 4JZ combines high owner-occupation (70%), strong property values (£1.2M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £1.2M. Property prices are trending up 76.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC1V 4JZ. The average age is 38.2. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 1,250,000
3 sales · Mean £ 1,566,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EC1V 4JZ is above average at 123 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. 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
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
The ArtsXchange
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
396 nearby- Leon Restaurants1.0 km
- Bombay Burrito0.8 km
- Iberica0.4 km
- ANDREW'S CAFE0.8 km
- Grays Inn Sandwich & Salad Bar Ltd0.8 km
- + 391 more
Retailers - Other
118 nearby- 4YouExpress0.8 km
- Angel Convenience Food & Wine0.8 km
- Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
- Jalaram Enterprise0.3 km
- Made in Little France0.7 km
- + 113 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- The Guilford House Hotel0.9 km
- Malmaison Hotel0.4 km
- The Rookery0.5 km
- The Zetter Hotel0.2 km
- The Bryson Hotel0.5 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
112 nearby- Gray's Inn cafe0.8 km
- Pret A Manger0.8 km
- Pret A Manger1.0 km
- The Best Kebab0.7 km
- Assenheims 560.7 km
- + 107 more
Pub, NightClub
97 nearby- City of York0.9 km
- Two Brewers Public House0.8 km
- Karaoke Box0.7 km
- The Fable0.8 km
- Fabric0.5 km
- + 92 more
Supermarkets
22 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods1.0 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Sainsburys0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.5 km
- Old Street1.0 km
- Moorgate1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Farringdon Underground Station0.5 km
- Farringdon Underground Station0.5 km
- Farringdon (London) Rail Station0.5 km
- Farringdon Underground Station0.5 km
- Farringdon Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: EC1V4JZ · Data under Open Government Licence