EC1Y 0SP is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Crescent Row, 0.3km from Charterhouse in Islington. Administratively it sits within Bunhill ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, EC1Y 0SP is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. At just 25 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 100 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for EC1Y 0SP are sourced from Output Area E00183732 (shared with 44 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRESCENT ROW, EC1Y 0SP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRESCENT ROW, EC1Y 0SP.
450
25
£ 64,100 /yr
25%
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 43% social renting, EC1Y 0SP is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 25-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC1Y 0SP. The average age is 25.0. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EC1Y 0SP is above average at 100 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.
school Local Schools
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Moreland Primary School
The ArtsXchange
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
Central Foundation Boys' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
115 nearby- Sun Star Express0.8 km
- Smithfield Butchers0.6 km
- Donught Time Old Street0.9 km
- Food Express Ltd, t/a Food Express1.0 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.8 km
- + 110 more
Pub, NightClub
109 nearby- Britannia Public House0.5 km
- Hand & Shears Public House0.4 km
- The Butcher's Hook And Cleaver0.5 km
- Beduin0.6 km
- Canvas Bar0.9 km
- + 104 more
Restaurant, Cafe
479 nearby- Cafe Arena0.8 km
- Krapow!0.8 km
- Three Crowns0.8 km
- Boukis Grill0.4 km
- Daisy0.4 km
- + 474 more
Takeaway Shop
153 nearby- Barbican Pizza0.4 km
- Chicken Diner0.4 km
- Jamming Delight Ltd1.0 km
- Posh Cock1.0 km
- Pret A Manger0.9 km
- + 148 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Premier Inn London (City) Old Street0.9 km
- Malmaison Hotel0.3 km
- The Bryson Hotel0.8 km
- YOTEL London Clerkenwell0.5 km
- The Montcalm Royal London House0.9 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
28 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
- + 23 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.6 km
- Old Street0.7 km
- Moorgate0.7 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: EC1Y0SP · Data under Open Government Licence