EC2A 1DS is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.4km from Old Street in Islington. Administratively it sits within Bunhill ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
For renters and young professionals, EC2A 1DS offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. The predominance of young residents (average age 27) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (331 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC2A 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00013428 (shared with 272 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC2A 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC2A 1DS.
328
27
£ 56,700 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2A 1DS 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.
Area Character
Average age 27, 50% renting. EC2A 1DS has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC2A 1DS. The average age is 27.4. 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 notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EC2A 1DS are high at 331 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Central Foundation Boys' School
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
St Luke's CofE Primary School
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School
New Regent's College
Virginia Primary School
The Aldgate School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
153 nearby- 93 Feet East1.0 km
- Exit Bar1.0 km
- Basing House0.9 km
- Rolling Stock0.9 km
- Spread Eagle0.9 km
- + 148 more
Restaurant, Cafe
890 nearby- Dark Sugars Chocolates1.0 km
- E1 Fancy Ltd, Taste of Thai, Fancy Thai & Thai Lane1.0 km
- The Monsoon1.0 km
- The Vintage Emporium1.0 km
- Yun Gui Chuan Rice Noodle Restaurant1.0 km
- + 885 more
Takeaway Shop
263 nearby- High Grade0.9 km
- Htein Lin1.0 km
- Snack Monster0.8 km
- Atis0.7 km
- Itsu Ltd0.8 km
- + 258 more
Retailers - Other
136 nearby- Bridge Supermarket0.9 km
- City General Store0.9 km
- Longdan Express0.9 km
- Pizza Union-Hoxton0.7 km
- Raw Store0.8 km
- + 131 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
21 nearby- M by Montcalm Hotel0.8 km
- Shoreditch Inn Kitchen0.9 km
- Z Shoreditch0.6 km
- Batty Langley's Hotel Kitchen0.6 km
- The Montcalm Royal London House0.0 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
23 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- M&S Simply Food0.4 km
- Tesco Metro0.6 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moorgate0.5 km
- Old Street0.5 km
- London Liverpool Street0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Moorgate Underground Station0.3 km
- Moorgate Underground Station0.3 km
- Old Street Underground Station0.4 km
- Moorgate Rail Station0.4 km
- Moorgate Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EC2A1DS · Data under Open Government Licence