EC2A 4SJ is an active urban area located 0.2km from Old Street in Islington. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Bunhill ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
This is 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. 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 (331 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC2A 4SJ are sourced from Output Area E00174772 (shared with 106 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC2A 4SJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC2A 4SJ.
420
34
£ 56,700 /yr
70%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2A 4SJ 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
High employment, young population. EC2A 4SJ 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC2A 4SJ. 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
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 4SJ are high at 331 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.
school Local Schools
Central Foundation Boys' School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School
New Regent's College
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Virginia Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
134 nearby- Co-operative0.3 km
- Donught Time Old Street0.3 km
- Food Express Ltd, t/a Food Express0.3 km
- Prufrock Cafe Ltd0.6 km
- Trapeze0.3 km
- + 129 more
Pub, NightClub
122 nearby- Bar Kick0.6 km
- Canvas Bar0.3 km
- The Barley Mow0.5 km
- The Bricklayers Arms0.4 km
- Love's Company0.3 km
- + 117 more
Restaurant, Cafe
751 nearby- AIDA0.6 km
- Bangers London0.4 km
- Best Mangal Kebab and Cafe Bar0.3 km
- Blacklock0.4 km
- Bottega Prelibato0.4 km
- + 746 more
Supermarkets
22 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.4 km
- Co-op Food0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
219 nearby- Butchies0.4 km
- Chicken Cottage0.3 km
- Halo Burger LTD0.3 km
- Hunger Cure Fish and Chip Kebab0.3 km
- Goswell Best Charcoal Grill1.0 km
- + 214 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
19 nearby- M by Montcalm Hotel0.5 km
- Shoreditch Inn Kitchen0.8 km
- Point a Hotels Liverpool Street Restaurant0.7 km
- Z Shoreditch0.4 km
- Apex Hotel0.9 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Old Street0.3 km
- Moorgate0.6 km
- Shoreditch High Street0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Old Street Underground Station0.2 km
- Old Street Underground Station0.3 km
- Old Street Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EC2A4SJ · Data under Open Government Licence