Postcode Analysis Islington, London

TIMBER STREET, EC1Y 0TQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TIMBER STREET, EC1Y 0TQ.

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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 0TQ 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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Area Character

With 61% social renting, EC1Y 0TQ 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 0TQ is an active urban area on Timber 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 0TQ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a administrative centres character: high status management and administration, especially public sector. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. 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 0TQ 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 0TQ. 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 0TQ 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 behaviour333
Violence and sexual offences333
Shoplifting248
Other theft207
Theft from the person163

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 pupils0.3 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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The ArtsXchange

Good82 pupils0.7 km
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Central Foundation Boys' School

Outstanding1047 pupils0.8 km
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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

100 nearby
  • Q Shoreditch0.7 km
  • The Angel Public House0.6 km
  • XOYO0.8 km
  • The Wenlock Arms0.9 km
  • Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings0.8 km
  • + 95 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

479 nearby
  • Airmid Staffing Limited0.9 km
  • Airmid Staffing Limited0.9 km
  • Silvios0.9 km
  • Wacka Espresso1.0 km
  • BaxterStorey Ltd0.4 km
  • + 474 more
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Supermarkets

23 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.5 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.8 km
  • Co-op Food0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.3 km
  • + 18 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

147 nearby
  • Calm Indian Cow1.0 km
  • Pizza Tribe0.9 km
  • Wingman Restaurants LTD0.9 km
  • Pret A Manger0.5 km
  • Pret A Manger1.0 km
  • + 142 more
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Retailers - Other

117 nearby
  • Canzon Europe S.A0.9 km
  • Murray Grove Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Pelin Helin1.0 km
  • Tecorra Ltd0.8 km
  • The Co-operative Food Store0.7 km
  • + 112 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

14 nearby
  • Travelodge Hotel0.7 km
  • Premier Inn London (City) Old Street0.8 km
  • Holiday Inn Express London City1.0 km
  • The Bryson Hotel0.9 km
  • YOTEL London Clerkenwell0.6 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Old Street0.6 km
  • Farringdon0.7 km
  • Moorgate0.7 km

Bus Stops

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