Postcode Analysis Islington, London

GARRETT STREET, EC1Y 0TW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GARRETT STREET, EC1Y 0TW.

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Population

360

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 56,700 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EC1Y 0TW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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1/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 38% of tenure in EC1Y 0TW — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 0TW is an active urban area on Garrett Street, 0.3km from St Luke's in Islington. Administratively it sits within Bunhill ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, EC1Y 0TW is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 137 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for EC1Y 0TW are sourced from Output Area E00013460 (shared with 32 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 0TW. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British62.0%
Asian / British Asian8.1%
Black / African / Caribbean17.0%
Other / Mixed12.8%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 4%
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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 0TW is above average at 137 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.

Violence and sexual offences337
Anti-social behaviour336
Shoplifting268
Theft from the person232
Other theft221

school Local Schools

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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.2 km
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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils0.2 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils0.3 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.5 km
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Central Foundation Boys' School

Outstanding1047 pupils0.6 km
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Moreland Primary School

Good411 pupils0.7 km
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The ArtsXchange

Good82 pupils0.7 km
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New Regent's College

Good53 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

98 nearby
  • Ninetyeight Bar and Lounge1.0 km
  • Q Shoreditch0.6 km
  • The Angel Public House0.5 km
  • The Betsey Trotwood1.0 km
  • The Old Blue Last1.0 km
  • + 93 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

514 nearby
  • Airmid Staffing Limited0.7 km
  • Airmid Staffing Limited0.7 km
  • Amboora0.9 km
  • Caffe Cinnamon Cinnamon Coffee1.0 km
  • E1 Hospitality Solutions Ltd0.9 km
  • + 509 more
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Supermarkets

22 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Lily Maila0.6 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • M&S Simply Food1.0 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.3 km
  • + 17 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

118 nearby
  • Calm Indian Cow0.8 km
  • Pizza Tribe0.7 km
  • Wingman Restaurants LTD0.8 km
  • Pret A Manger0.6 km
  • Buy & Bite0.7 km
  • + 113 more
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Retailers - Other

82 nearby
  • City Express0.1 km
  • City Shop0.7 km
  • EK Bakery0.9 km
  • Giselle Richardson0.6 km
  • Guy's Off Licence0.5 km
  • + 77 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

16 nearby
  • Z Shoreditch0.5 km
  • Nobu Hotel Shoreditch0.8 km
  • Point A Hotel London Shoreditch0.7 km
  • The Reliance Bar0.9 km
  • Apex Hotel1.0 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Old Street0.4 km
  • Moorgate0.7 km
  • Farringdon0.9 km

Bus Stops

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