Postcode Analysis Islington, London

EC1Y 0RT House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

316

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 64,100 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EC1Y 0RT 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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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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9/10
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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 61% social renting, EC1Y 0RT 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.

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

EC1Y 0RT is an active urban area located 0.4km from St Luke's in Islington. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Bunhill ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.

Day-to-day life in EC1Y 0RT has the character of a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 113 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for EC1Y 0RT are sourced from Output Area E00013447 (shared with 22 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 0RT. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British49.4%
Asian / British Asian12.8%
Black / African / Caribbean22.5%
Other / Mixed15.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 5%
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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 EC1Y 0RT is above average at 113 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 behaviour324
Violence and sexual offences321
Shoplifting248
Other theft204
Theft from the person170

school Local Schools

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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.1 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 pupils0.4 km
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Moreland Primary School

Good411 pupils0.6 km
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Central Foundation Boys' School

Outstanding1047 pupils0.7 km
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The ArtsXchange

Good82 pupils0.7 km
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New Regent's College

Good53 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

469 nearby
  • 42 Coffee Junction0.8 km
  • Jamieson Food Corner Ltd0.8 km
  • Berni's Sandwich Bar0.8 km
  • The Empress0.9 km
  • Fateema0.9 km
  • + 464 more
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Takeaway Shop

111 nearby
  • Food Vally Limited1.0 km
  • Butchies1.0 km
  • Chicken Cottage0.6 km
  • Halo Burger LTD0.8 km
  • Hunger Cure Fish and Chip Kebab0.8 km
  • + 106 more
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Retailers - Other

92 nearby
  • Co-operative0.9 km
  • Donught Time Old Street0.7 km
  • Food Express Ltd, t/a Food Express0.8 km
  • Trapeze0.9 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.9 km
  • + 87 more
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Pub, NightClub

96 nearby
  • Canvas Bar0.7 km
  • Cafe Kick1.0 km
  • Love's Company0.6 km
  • The Exmouth Arms1.0 km
  • The Peasant0.6 km
  • + 91 more
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Supermarkets

22 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.8 km
  • Co-Op1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • + 17 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

14 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express London City0.9 km
  • The Rookery0.6 km
  • The Zetter Hotel0.6 km
  • The Bryson Hotel0.9 km
  • YOTEL London Clerkenwell0.6 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Old Street0.5 km
  • Moorgate0.7 km
  • Farringdon0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Barbican Underground Station0.4 km
  • Barbican Underground Station0.4 km
  • Barbican Underground Station0.4 km
  • Barbican Rail Station0.5 km