EC1Y 0TY 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 0TY 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. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 131 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £775k.
Census 2021 statistics for EC1Y 0TY are sourced from Output Area E00013460 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GARRETT STREET, EC1Y 0TY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GARRETT STREET, EC1Y 0TY.
360
34
£ 56,700 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC1Y 0TY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
EC1Y 0TY has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC1Y 0TY. 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
Economic Activity
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 800,000
5 sales · Mean £ 767,000
Terraced
£ 5,000,000
1 sales · Mean £ 5,000,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EC1Y 0TY is above average at 131 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.
school Local Schools
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
St Luke's CofE Primary School
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
Central Foundation Boys' School
Moreland Primary School
The ArtsXchange
New Regent's College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
496 nearby- 42 Coffee Junction0.7 km
- Curious Yellow Kafe1.0 km
- Hoxton Fish House0.9 km
- Jamieson Food Corner Ltd0.7 km
- Muzzy's Cafe1.0 km
- + 491 more
Retailers - Other
80 nearby- Murray Grove Food & Wine0.9 km
- Pelin Helin0.9 km
- Tecorra Ltd0.7 km
- The Co-operative Food Store0.6 km
- MS City Store0.8 km
- + 75 more
Supermarkets
21 nearby- The Co-Operative Food Group0.8 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Co-Op1.0 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
116 nearby- Crystal Charcoal Grill0.9 km
- Fresh Fry0.9 km
- Yaari0.9 km
- Butchies0.9 km
- Chicken Cottage0.5 km
- + 111 more
Pub, NightClub
96 nearby- Canvas Bar0.6 km
- The Barley Mow1.0 km
- The Bricklayers Arms1.0 km
- Love's Company0.5 km
- The Peasant0.6 km
- + 91 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
16 nearby- Holiday Inn Express London City0.9 km
- The Rookery0.7 km
- The Zetter Hotel0.7 km
- Apex Hotel1.0 km
- Nobu Hotel Shoreditch0.8 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Old Street0.5 km
- Moorgate0.7 km
- Farringdon0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Old Street Rail Station0.5 km
- Barbican Underground Station0.5 km
- Barbican Underground Station0.5 km
- Barbican Underground Station0.5 km
- Old Street Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: EC1Y0TY · Data under Open Government Licence