Postcode Analysis Islington, London

EC2M 2RB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC2M 2RB.

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: EC2M 2RB 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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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

EC2M 2RB is a student and graduate zone — average age 27, 50% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. 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

EC2M 2RB is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.4km from Cripplegate in Islington. Administratively it sits within Bunhill ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.

For renters and young professionals, EC2M 2RB offers 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 (324 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC2M 2RB 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 EC2M 2RB. 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 EC2M 2RB are high at 324 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft298
Shoplifting201
Violence and sexual offences196
Theft from the person176
Drugs111

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 pupils0.7 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.7 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils0.9 km
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The Aldgate School

Outstanding277 pupils0.9 km
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Christ Church CofE School

Good189 pupils1.1 km
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St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils1.1 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

141 nearby
  • Amathus Drinks plc0.9 km
  • City Best Wine0.9 km
  • Fresher Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Sun Star Express0.8 km
  • + 136 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

20 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express London City0.9 km
  • Premier Inn London (City) Old Street0.9 km
  • Malmaison Hotel0.9 km
  • Mondrian Shoreditch0.7 km
  • Citizenm London Shoreditch0.8 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

192 nearby
  • Trafik1.0 km
  • Britannia Public House1.0 km
  • Ninetyeight Bar and Lounge0.8 km
  • Q Shoreditch0.6 km
  • The Angel Public House0.6 km
  • + 187 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

931 nearby
  • Bounce0.8 km
  • Busaba Eathai Ltd1.0 km
  • Cafe Arena0.8 km
  • Clean Hearts Cafe0.9 km
  • Common Good (UK) Trading Limited1.0 km
  • + 926 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

313 nearby
  • Artist Cafe0.9 km
  • Keu (Banh Mi Deli)0.9 km
  • Calm Indian Cow0.7 km
  • Pizza Tribe0.7 km
  • Pret A Manger0.9 km
  • + 308 more
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Supermarkets

35 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Waitrose0.8 km
  • Amazon Fresh Store, Unit 10.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.9 km
  • + 30 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Moorgate0.2 km
  • London Liverpool Street0.5 km
  • Old Street0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Moorgate Underground Station0.1 km
  • Moorgate Underground Station0.1 km
  • Moorgate Underground Station0.1 km
  • Moorgate Rail Station0.1 km
  • Moorgate Rail Station0.1 km