Postcode Analysis Islington, London

EC1V 8AW House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

428

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 56,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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7/10
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4/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 64% social renting, EC1V 8AW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 34-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 8AW 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 8AW is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 64% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for EC1V 8AW are sourced from Output Area E00013443 (shared with 21 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 8AW. The average age is 33.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British56.9%
Asian / British Asian13.3%
Black / African / Caribbean11.0%
Other / Mixed18.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 6%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime around EC1V 8AW is moderate at 87 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.

Violence and sexual offences424
Anti-social behaviour423
Theft from the person171
Other theft150
Burglary99

school Local Schools

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The ArtsXchange

Good82 pupils0.2 km
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Moreland Primary School

Good411 pupils0.2 km
P

St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils0.4 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.5 km
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Hanover Primary School

Good320 pupils0.5 km
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New Regent's College

Good53 pupils0.6 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.6 km
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Thomas Fairchild Community School

Requires Improvement236 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

100 nearby
  • Donught Time Old Street0.8 km
  • Food Express Ltd, t/a Food Express0.9 km
  • Trapeze1.0 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.9 km
  • City Best Wine0.9 km
  • + 95 more
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Pub, NightClub

76 nearby
  • Canvas Bar0.8 km
  • Cafe Kick0.9 km
  • Love's Company0.6 km
  • The Exmouth Arms0.9 km
  • The Peasant0.5 km
  • + 71 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

346 nearby
  • Best Mangal Kebab and Cafe Bar0.9 km
  • Le Bab0.8 km
  • Panda fresh0.9 km
  • T40.8 km
  • The Sushi Co - Shoreditch0.7 km
  • + 341 more
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Supermarkets

23 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Iceland Foods1.0 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.3 km
  • + 18 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

65 nearby
  • Chicken Cottage0.7 km
  • Halo Burger LTD0.9 km
  • Hunger Cure Fish and Chip Kebab0.9 km
  • Goswell Best Charcoal Grill0.4 km
  • Barbican Pizza0.2 km
  • + 60 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express London City1.0 km
  • Double Tree by Hilton1.0 km
  • M by Montcalm Hotel0.6 km
  • The Rookery1.0 km
  • The Zetter Hotel0.8 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Old Street0.7 km
  • Farringdon1.1 km
  • Moorgate1.2 km