EC2A 1HD is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.5km from Cripplegate 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. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 27) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (250 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC2A 1HD are sourced from Output Area E00013428 (shared with 272 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC2A 1HD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC2A 1HD.
328
27
£ 56,700 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2A 1HD 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 1HD 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 1HD. 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
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EC2A 1HD are high at 250 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
Central Foundation Boys' School
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
St Luke's CofE Primary School
The Aldgate School
St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School
New Regent's College
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
911 nearby- Bodean's0.9 km
- Cinquecento Pizzeria1.0 km
- AIDA0.9 km
- Bangers London0.7 km
- Best Mangal Kebab and Cafe Bar0.7 km
- + 906 more
Retailers - Other
140 nearby- Co-operative0.7 km
- Donught Time Old Street0.7 km
- Food Express Ltd, t/a Food Express0.7 km
- Prufrock Cafe Ltd0.9 km
- Trapeze0.7 km
- + 135 more
Pub, NightClub
178 nearby- Bar Kick0.9 km
- Canvas Bar0.7 km
- The Barley Mow0.8 km
- The Bricklayers Arms0.8 km
- Love's Company0.7 km
- + 173 more
Supermarkets
30 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
292 nearby- Butchies0.7 km
- Chicken Cottage0.7 km
- Halo Burger LTD0.7 km
- Hunger Cure Fish and Chip Kebab0.7 km
- 88 Wood Street Coffee Shop0.6 km
- + 287 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
21 nearby- Travelodge Hotel0.3 km
- M by Montcalm Hotel0.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express London City0.8 km
- South Place Hotel0.1 km
- Malmaison Hotel0.9 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moorgate0.3 km
- London Liverpool Street0.6 km
- Old Street0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Moorgate Underground Station0.2 km
- Moorgate Underground Station0.2 km
- Moorgate Rail Station0.2 km
- Moorgate Rail Station0.2 km
- Moorgate Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EC2A1HD · Data under Open Government Licence