EC1V 7NR is a mixed residential area on Hermit Street, 0.2km from Finsbury in Islington. Administratively it sits within St Peter's & Canalside ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, EC1V 7NR 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. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 92 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £643k, down 14.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EC1V 7NR are sourced from Output Area E00174764 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HERMIT STREET, EC1V 7NR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERMIT STREET, EC1V 7NR.
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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 7NR 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 41% of tenure in EC1V 7NR — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 14.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC1V 7NR. The average age is 34.5. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 565,548
10 sales · Mean £ 548,559
Terraced
£ 1,000,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,000,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EC1V 7NR is above average at 92 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
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
Moreland Primary School
The ArtsXchange
St John Evangelist RC Primary School
Hanover Primary School
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
The Pears Family School
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
322 nearby- Pig & Butcher0.9 km
- Blue Bird tea Co0.6 km
- Chilango0.6 km
- Humble Grape0.9 km
- Leon Restaurants0.4 km
- + 317 more
Retailers - Other
108 nearby- Wenzels the Bakers0.6 km
- Bagci Food Centre0.5 km
- The Quality Chop House (Deli)0.7 km
- Barbican Fruiterers0.9 km
- SoapBox Youth Centre0.8 km
- + 103 more
Takeaway Shop
54 nearby- Kake Kwerk0.6 km
- Kape Konnection0.6 km
- Sushi Daily@Waitrose0.5 km
- Bumble And Sea0.2 km
- Anarkali0.7 km
- + 49 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Arriva Hotel1.0 km
- Travelodge Kings Cross Royal Scot0.8 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
- Hilton London Islington0.8 km
- Premier Inn0.6 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
76 nearby- The Wenlock Arms0.7 km
- Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings0.5 km
- The Castle Public House0.4 km
- The Corner Bar / Charlie's Cantina0.5 km
- The Shakespeare's Head Public House0.2 km
- + 71 more
Supermarkets
18 nearby- Co-op Food0.6 km
- Sainsburys Supermarket0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
- Iceland Foods0.6 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon1.0 km
- Old Street1.1 km
- Essex Road1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Angel Underground Station0.3 km
- Angel Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EC1V7NR · Data under Open Government Licence