Postcode report
Is EC1A 9HG a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About EC1A 9HG: area rating, property, schools and local change
EC1A 9HG is a postcode in Clerkenwell, Islington, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near EC1A 9HG, then scores the surrounding small area 58/100 - top 44% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around EC1A 9HG are local prosperity and housing, while safety is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for EC1A 9HG is based on City of London 001 Census 2021. It covers 8,579 residents, 2,975 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 37, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 37% owner-occupied, 48% privately rented, 15% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 8/10.
For property prices near EC1A 9HG, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the EC1A postcode district. The latest median sold price is £540k from 4 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near EC1A 9HG can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near EC1A 9HG by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around EC1A 9HG is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1,054 planning applications, 4 HMO licences, 55 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about EC1A 9HG
Is EC1A 9HG a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 58/100 (top 44% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near EC1A 9HG?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near EC1A 9HG?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near EC1A 9HG?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for EC1A 9HG?
LocaleIQ matched EC1A 9HG to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in EC1A 9HG?
The latest median sold price is £540k based on 4 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around EC1A 9HG?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1,054 planning records, 4 HMO licences, 55 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.