Postcode Analysis Islington, London

EC1Y 0AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC1Y 0AE.

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Population

354

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 56,700 /yr

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Employed

37%

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

EC1Y 0AE has a significant social housing presence — 91% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

EC1Y 0AE is an active urban area located 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 0AE is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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.

Census 2021 statistics for EC1Y 0AE are sourced from Output Area E00013432 (shared with 26 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 EC1Y 0AE. 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

White / British60.7%
Asian / British Asian8.9%
Black / African / Caribbean15.0%
Other / Mixed15.5%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 EC1Y 0AE 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.

Anti-social behaviour306
Violence and sexual offences279
Shoplifting248
Other theft206
Theft from the person159

school Local Schools

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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.0 km
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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils0.3 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.4 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils0.5 km
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Moreland Primary School

Good411 pupils0.7 km
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Central Foundation Boys' School

Outstanding1047 pupils0.7 km
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The ArtsXchange

Good82 pupils0.8 km
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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
fastfood

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
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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
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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