Postcode Analysis Islington, London

ST JOHN STREET, EC1V 4NG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JOHN STREET, EC1V 4NG.

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Population

263

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 64,100 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: EC1V 4NG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

With 49% social renting, EC1V 4NG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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EC1V 4NG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St John Street, 0.2km from Clerkenwell in Islington. Administratively it sits within Clerkenwell ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, EC1V 4NG is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. By day, the area transitions to a administrative centres character: high status management and administration, especially public sector. 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. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 107 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £997k.

Census 2021 statistics for EC1V 4NG are sourced from Output Area E00013579 (shared with 20 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 4NG. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.1%
Asian / British Asian6.3%
Black / African / Caribbean11.6%
Other / Mixed9.0%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 1,100,000

3 sales · Mean £ 1,031,333

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

Crime around EC1V 4NG is above average at 107 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences305
Other theft273
Anti-social behaviour258
Theft from the person187
Burglary93

school Local Schools

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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.2 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.3 km
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Moreland Primary School

Good411 pupils0.4 km
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The ArtsXchange

Good82 pupils0.6 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.7 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.7 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.8 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

136 nearby
  • Wenzels the Bakers0.9 km
  • Oxfam Books1.0 km
  • Boots UK0.7 km
  • PROOF DRINKS LTD0.9 km
  • Science In Sport0.8 km
  • + 131 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

392 nearby
  • Chilango1.0 km
  • Leon Restaurants0.8 km
  • Thai Square1.0 km
  • Angel Curry Centre0.9 km
  • Hicce Hart1.0 km
  • + 387 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

113 nearby
  • Sushi Daily@Waitrose0.9 km
  • Holy Cow0.9 km
  • Pret A Manger0.2 km
  • Pret A Manger0.4 km
  • Atcha0.9 km
  • + 108 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

95 nearby
  • Ye Olde Mitre0.9 km
  • Dame Alice Owen Public House0.3 km
  • Royal Star Public House0.9 km
  • Calthorpe Arms0.8 km
  • Be at One0.9 km
  • + 90 more
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Supermarkets

25 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
  • Marks & Spencer1.0 km
  • Iceland Foods0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • + 20 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Premier Inn1.0 km
  • Double Tree by Hilton0.8 km
  • The Guilford House Hotel0.9 km
  • Swinton Hotel Ltd1.0 km
  • Travelodge Kings Cross Royal Scot0.9 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.7 km
  • Old Street1.1 km
  • Moorgate1.3 km