EC2A 1DX 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.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 27 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (276 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC2A 1DX are sourced from Output Area E00013428 (shared with 272 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC2A 1DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC2A 1DX.
328
27
£ 56,700 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2A 1DX 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
EC2A 1DX is a student and graduate zone — average age 27, 50% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. 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 1DX. 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 1DX are high at 276 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
151 nearby- 93 Feet East1.0 km
- Exit Bar1.0 km
- Ninetyeight Bar and Lounge0.5 km
- Q Shoreditch0.3 km
- The Angel Public House0.4 km
- + 146 more
Restaurant, Cafe
868 nearby- 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
- Baxterstorey - Osborne Clarke LLP0.9 km
- + 863 more
Takeaway Shop
252 nearby- High Grade0.9 km
- Htein Lin1.0 km
- 88 Wood Street Coffee Shop0.8 km
- City Caphe0.9 km
- Calm Indian Cow0.4 km
- + 247 more
Retailers - Other
129 nearby- A-Z Grocers0.9 km
- Bisou Cafe0.6 km
- Canzon Europe S.A0.5 km
- D. Confectioners0.4 km
- Truparadise0.7 km
- + 124 more
Supermarkets
23 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
21 nearby- Premier Inn London (City) Old Street0.7 km
- Z Shoreditch0.6 km
- Hub by Premier Inn Restaurant1.0 km
- The Montcalm Royal London House0.0 km
- The Ned0.9 km
- + 16 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: EC2A1DX · Data under Open Government Licence