EC2A 4PE is an active urban area located 0.3km from Old Street in Islington. Administratively it sits within Bunhill ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
For renters and young professionals, EC2A 4PE offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 (299 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC2A 4PE are sourced from Output Area E00174772 (shared with 106 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC2A 4PE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC2A 4PE.
420
34
£ 56,700 /yr
70%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2A 4PE 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.
Area Character
EC2A 4PE 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC2A 4PE. 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
Economic Activity
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 4PE are high at 299 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
St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
New Regent's College
Virginia Primary School
St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
138 nearby- 93 Feet East0.9 km
- Exit Bar0.9 km
- Ninetyeight Bar and Lounge0.4 km
- Q Shoreditch0.2 km
- The Angel Public House0.3 km
- + 133 more
Restaurant, Cafe
833 nearby- 24 KARAK1.0 km
- Dark Sugars Chocolates0.9 km
- E1 Fancy Ltd, Taste of Thai, Fancy Thai & Thai Lane1.0 km
- The Monsoon1.0 km
- The Vintage Emporium0.9 km
- + 828 more
Takeaway Shop
249 nearby- High Grade0.9 km
- Htein Lin0.9 km
- 88 Wood Street Coffee Shop0.9 km
- City Caphe1.0 km
- Calm Indian Cow0.3 km
- + 244 more
Retailers - Other
138 nearby- A-Z Grocers0.8 km
- Bisou Cafe0.5 km
- Canzon Europe S.A0.4 km
- Brick Lane Off Licence1.0 km
- Taj Stores1.0 km
- + 133 more
Supermarkets
24 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.5 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
20 nearby- Premier Inn London (City) Old Street0.6 km
- Z Shoreditch0.5 km
- Hub by Premier Inn Restaurant1.0 km
- The Montcalm Royal London House0.1 km
- Apex Hotel0.8 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Old Street0.4 km
- Moorgate0.6 km
- London Liverpool Street0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Old Street Underground Station0.3 km
- Old Street Underground Station0.4 km
- Old Street Rail Station0.4 km
- Moorgate Underground Station0.4 km
- Moorgate Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: EC2A4PE · Data under Open Government Licence