EC1Y 0AB is an active urban area on Brackley Street, 0.4km from Charterhouse in Islington. Administratively it sits within Bunhill ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, EC1Y 0AB is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. 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. 91% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 114 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £900k.
Census 2021 statistics for EC1Y 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00013432 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRACKLEY STREET, EC1Y 0AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRACKLEY STREET, EC1Y 0AB.
354
38
£ 56,700 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 91% social renting, EC1Y 0AB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 EC1Y 0AB. The average age is 37.8. 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
£ 900,000
1 sales · Mean £ 900,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EC1Y 0AB is above average at 114 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
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Moreland Primary School
Central Foundation Boys' School
The ArtsXchange
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
511 nearby- 42 Coffee Junction0.9 km
- Jamieson Food Corner Ltd0.9 km
- Berni's Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- The Empress1.0 km
- Fateema0.9 km
- + 506 more
Retailers - Other
110 nearby- Murray Grove Food & Wine1.0 km
- Tecorra Ltd0.9 km
- The Co-operative Food Store0.7 km
- MS City Store0.8 km
- Co-operative1.0 km
- + 105 more
Supermarkets
26 nearby- The Co-Operative Food Group0.8 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Co-Op0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
159 nearby- Crystal Charcoal Grill1.0 km
- Yaari1.0 km
- Chicken Cottage0.7 km
- Halo Burger LTD0.9 km
- Hunger Cure Fish and Chip Kebab0.9 km
- + 154 more
Pub, NightClub
107 nearby- Canvas Bar0.8 km
- Cafe Kick1.0 km
- Love's Company0.6 km
- The Exmouth Arms1.0 km
- The Peasant0.6 km
- + 102 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
15 nearby- Holiday Inn Express London City1.0 km
- The Rookery0.5 km
- The Zetter Hotel0.5 km
- Apex Hotel1.0 km
- Travelodge Hotel0.6 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Old Street0.6 km
- Moorgate0.6 km
- Farringdon0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Barbican Underground Station0.3 km
- Barbican Underground Station0.3 km
- Barbican Underground Station0.3 km
- Barbican Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EC1Y0AB · Data under Open Government Licence