Postcode Analysis Islington, London

EC1V 8AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC1V 8AE.

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Population

266

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 56,700 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EC1V 8AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 62% of tenure in EC1V 8AE — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 31-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EC1V 8AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Wenlock 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 8AE is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 64% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 88 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for EC1V 8AE are sourced from Output Area E00183988 (shared with 9 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 8AE. The average age is 30.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British35.7%
Asian / British Asian13.8%
Black / African / Caribbean28.3%
Other / Mixed22.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 4%
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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 8AE is moderate at 88 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour443
Violence and sexual offences394
Theft from the person153
Other theft152
Burglary98

school Local Schools

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The ArtsXchange

Good82 pupils0.1 km
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Moreland Primary School

Good411 pupils0.2 km
P

Hanover Primary School

Good320 pupils0.4 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils0.5 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.6 km
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Thomas Fairchild Community School

Requires Improvement236 pupils0.6 km
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New Regent's College

Good53 pupils0.6 km
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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

108 nearby
  • Donught Time Old Street0.8 km
  • Food Express Ltd, t/a Food Express1.0 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.9 km
  • City Best Wine1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • + 103 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

72 nearby
  • Canvas Bar0.9 km
  • Cafe Kick0.9 km
  • Love's Company0.7 km
  • The Exmouth Arms0.9 km
  • The Peasant0.6 km
  • + 67 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

322 nearby
  • Best Mangal Kebab and Cafe Bar1.0 km
  • Le Bab0.8 km
  • Panda fresh1.0 km
  • T40.8 km
  • The Sushi Co - Shoreditch0.7 km
  • + 317 more
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Supermarkets

22 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Iceland Foods0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.2 km
  • + 17 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

66 nearby
  • Chicken Cottage0.7 km
  • Halo Burger LTD1.0 km
  • Hunger Cure Fish and Chip Kebab1.0 km
  • Goswell Best Charcoal Grill0.4 km
  • Barbican Pizza0.3 km
  • + 61 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • Double Tree by Hilton0.9 km
  • M by Montcalm Hotel0.6 km
  • The Zetter Hotel0.9 km
  • Premier Inn London (City) Old Street0.8 km
  • Malmaison Hotel1.0 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Old Street0.7 km
  • Farringdon1.1 km
  • Essex Road1.2 km