Postcode Analysis Islington, London

PAUL STREET, EC2A 4LS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PAUL STREET, EC2A 4LS.

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Population

420

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 56,700 /yr

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Employed

70%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EC2A 4LS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. EC2A 4LS combines 70% economic activity with a 34-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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

EC2A 4LS is an active urban area on Paul Street, 0.3km from Shoreditch (St. Leonard Shoreditch) in Islington. Administratively it sits within Bunhill ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.

For renters and young professionals, EC2A 4LS offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington. Employment levels are high (58% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (398 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC2A 4LS are sourced from Output Area E00174772 (shared with 106 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 4LS. The average age is 34.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British52.4%
Asian / British Asian18.2%
Black / African / Caribbean12.4%
Other / Mixed17.0%

Economic Activity

70%Active
FT: 58%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near EC2A 4LS are high at 398 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Theft from the person627
Violence and sexual offences464
Other theft414
Drugs344
Shoplifting334

school Local Schools

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Central Foundation Boys' School

Outstanding1047 pupils0.2 km
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St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils0.6 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils0.6 km
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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils0.6 km
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New Regent's College

Good53 pupils0.7 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.8 km
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Virginia Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.8 km
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St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School

Outstanding320 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

145 nearby
  • Co-operative0.3 km
  • Donught Time Old Street0.3 km
  • Food Express Ltd, t/a Food Express0.3 km
  • Prufrock Cafe Ltd0.5 km
  • Trapeze0.2 km
  • + 140 more
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Pub, NightClub

128 nearby
  • Bar Kick0.5 km
  • Canvas Bar0.3 km
  • The Barley Mow0.4 km
  • The Bricklayers Arms0.4 km
  • Love's Company0.4 km
  • + 123 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

796 nearby
  • AIDA0.5 km
  • Bangers London0.3 km
  • Best Mangal Kebab and Cafe Bar0.3 km
  • Blacklock0.3 km
  • Bottega Prelibato0.4 km
  • + 791 more
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Supermarkets

22 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.5 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • + 17 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

234 nearby
  • Butchies0.3 km
  • Chicken Cottage0.4 km
  • Halo Burger LTD0.3 km
  • Hunger Cure Fish and Chip Kebab0.3 km
  • Artist Cafe0.4 km
  • + 229 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

20 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express London City0.4 km
  • Batty Langley's Hotel Kitchen0.6 km
  • Apex Hotel0.9 km
  • Travelodge Hotel0.2 km
  • The Montcalm Royal London House0.2 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Old Street0.4 km
  • Shoreditch High Street0.6 km
  • Moorgate0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Old Street Underground Station0.3 km
  • Old Street Underground Station0.3 km
  • Old Street Rail Station0.4 km