Postcode Analysis Islington, London

EC2A 4LZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC2A 4LZ.

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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 4LZ 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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1/10
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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

EC2A 4LZ is a young, economically active community — 70% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, signalling strong graduate retention. 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 4LZ is an active urban area located 0.2km 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 neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a administrative centres zone — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 (328 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC2A 4LZ 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 4LZ. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime rates near EC2A 4LZ are high at 328 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 person614
Violence and sexual offences475
Other theft402
Shoplifting341
Drugs340

school Local Schools

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Central Foundation Boys' School

Outstanding1047 pupils0.1 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils0.5 km
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St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils0.6 km
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New Regent's College

Good53 pupils0.6 km
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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils0.6 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.7 km
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St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School

Outstanding320 pupils0.7 km
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Virginia Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

132 nearby
  • Co-operative0.3 km
  • Donught Time Old Street0.2 km
  • Food Express Ltd, t/a Food Express0.2 km
  • Prufrock Cafe Ltd0.6 km
  • Trapeze0.2 km
  • + 127 more
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Pub, NightClub

113 nearby
  • Bar Kick0.6 km
  • Canvas Bar0.2 km
  • The Barley Mow0.4 km
  • The Bricklayers Arms0.4 km
  • Love's Company0.3 km
  • + 108 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

709 nearby
  • AIDA0.6 km
  • Bangers London0.3 km
  • Best Mangal Kebab and Cafe Bar0.2 km
  • Blacklock0.3 km
  • Bottega Prelibato0.4 km
  • + 704 more
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Supermarkets

20 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.6 km
  • Waitrose0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • + 15 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

203 nearby
  • Butchies0.3 km
  • Chicken Cottage0.3 km
  • Halo Burger LTD0.2 km
  • Hunger Cure Fish and Chip Kebab0.2 km
  • Goswell Best Charcoal Grill1.0 km
  • + 198 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

19 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express London City0.3 km
  • Citizenm London Shoreditch0.6 km
  • CourtHouse Hotel Shoreditch0.6 km
  • South Place Hotel0.6 km
  • Point a Hotels Liverpool Street Restaurant0.7 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Old Street0.2 km
  • Shoreditch High Street0.7 km
  • Moorgate0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Old Street Underground Station0.1 km
  • Old Street Underground Station0.2 km
  • Old Street Rail Station0.2 km