EC1V 9JN is an active urban area on Old Street, 0.3km from St Luke's in Islington. Administratively it sits within Bunhill ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, EC1V 9JN 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 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 132 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £480k.
Census 2021 statistics for EC1V 9JN are sourced from Output Area E00013458 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD STREET, EC1V 9JN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD STREET, EC1V 9JN.
474
34
£ 56,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC1V 9JN 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 51% of tenure in EC1V 9JN — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC1V 9JN. The average age is 34.1. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 480,000
1 sales · Mean £ 480,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EC1V 9JN is above average at 132 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.
school Local Schools
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
Moreland Primary School
The ArtsXchange
Central Foundation Boys' School
New Regent's College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
97 nearby- The Betsey Trotwood0.9 km
- The Horseshoe Public House0.8 km
- Canvas Bar0.6 km
- The Bricklayers Arms1.0 km
- Cafe Kick1.0 km
- + 92 more
Restaurant, Cafe
452 nearby- B'Acino1.0 km
- Black Sheep Coffee0.9 km
- Maki Kazzo / Chicky Wings / Mew Pow0.9 km
- Sanjugo Shoreditch0.9 km
- Bartlett Mitchell0.6 km
- + 447 more
Supermarkets
21 nearby- Lily Maila0.6 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.7 km
- Aldi0.3 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
98 nearby- Buy & Bite0.8 km
- Silvios0.8 km
- Bap Foods Limited0.1 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Butchies0.9 km
- + 93 more
Retailers - Other
87 nearby- Co-operative0.9 km
- Donught Time Old Street0.6 km
- Food Express Ltd, t/a Food Express0.7 km
- Trapeze0.8 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group1.0 km
- + 82 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Holiday Inn Express London City0.9 km
- Travelodge Hotel0.6 km
- Z Shoreditch0.5 km
- The Montcalm Royal London House0.8 km
- Nobu Hotel Shoreditch0.9 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Old Street0.5 km
- Moorgate0.8 km
- Farringdon0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Old Street Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: EC1V9JN · Data under Open Government Licence