Postcode Analysis Islington, London

EC2A 1PX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC2A 1PX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

328

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 56,700 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EC2A 1PX 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.

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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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8/10
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5/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Very young, very high renting. At 27 years average age and 50% private renter occupancy, EC2A 1PX is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EC2A 1PX is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.5km from Broad 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. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. With an average age of just 27, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (315 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC2A 1PX are sourced from Output Area E00013428 (shared with 272 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 EC2A 1PX. 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

White / British70.2%
Asian / British Asian12.0%
Black / African / Caribbean6.8%
Other / Mixed11.1%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near EC2A 1PX are high at 315 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.

Other theft300
Violence and sexual offences223
Shoplifting198
Theft from the person190
Drugs129

school Local Schools

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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils0.5 km
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Central Foundation Boys' School

Outstanding1047 pupils0.6 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.8 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils0.8 km
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The Aldgate School

Outstanding277 pupils0.9 km
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St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils1.0 km
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New Regent's College

Good53 pupils1.0 km
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Christ Church CofE School

Good189 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

931 nearby
  • Bodean's1.0 km
  • Cinquecento Pizzeria1.0 km
  • AIDA0.9 km
  • Bangers London0.7 km
  • Best Mangal Kebab and Cafe Bar0.7 km
  • + 926 more
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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
  • Trapeze0.6 km
  • + 135 more
local_bar

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
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Supermarkets

31 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • + 26 more
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Takeaway Shop

295 nearby
  • Butchies0.7 km
  • Chicken Cottage0.7 km
  • Halo Burger LTD0.7 km
  • Hunger Cure Fish and Chip Kebab0.7 km
  • High Grade1.0 km
  • + 290 more
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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 Hotel1.0 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Moorgate0.3 km
  • London Liverpool Street0.5 km
  • Old Street0.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Moorgate Underground Station0.2 km
  • Moorgate Underground Station0.2 km
  • Moorgate Rail Station0.3 km
  • Moorgate Underground Station0.3 km
  • Moorgate Rail Station0.3 km