EC1Y 0SR is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 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 0SR is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a global business zone — high status city commuters, mostly in london. Average age 25 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 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 99 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for EC1Y 0SR are sourced from Output Area E00183732 (shared with 44 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC1Y 0SR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC1Y 0SR.
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
EC1Y 0SR has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 0SR. 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
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EC1Y 0SR is above average at 99 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
114 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Sun Star Express0.8 km
- Smithfield Butchers0.7 km
- Donught Time Old Street0.9 km
- Food Express Ltd, t/a Food Express1.0 km
- + 109 more
Pub, NightClub
104 nearby- Britannia Public House0.4 km
- Hand & Shears Public House0.4 km
- The Butcher's Hook And Cleaver0.5 km
- Beduin0.6 km
- Canvas Bar0.9 km
- + 99 more
Restaurant, Cafe
474 nearby- Bounce1.0 km
- Cafe Arena0.8 km
- Krapow!0.8 km
- Nyammin'1.0 km
- Three Crowns0.8 km
- + 469 more
Takeaway Shop
150 nearby- Barbican Pizza0.4 km
- Chicken Diner0.4 km
- Jamming Delight Ltd0.9 km
- Posh Cock1.0 km
- Pret A Manger0.9 km
- + 145 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
27 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
- + 22 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 Station0.4 km
- Barbican Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EC1Y0SR · Data under Open Government Licence