Affluence in EC1Y 2
How EC1Y 2 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- Islington
- Region
- London
- Population
- 2,554 (2024)
EC1Y 2Postcode sector · London
How well off EC1Y 2 is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, EC1Y 2 scores 4.0 out of 10, placing it more deprived than most of England. Its lowest-scoring category is children in low-income families (1.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Children in low-income families1.0
- Income2.0
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- Employment3.0
- Living environment3.0
- Health and disability5.0
- Education and skills6.0
- Crime7.0
- Barriers to housing and services7.0
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
58% of adults in EC1Y 2 are in work, broadly in line with the England average of 55.7%. 8.3% are retired and 17.1% are full-time students.
Social grade
42.5% of adults in EC1Y 2 work in managerial or professional jobs, above the England average of 33.2%.
Highest qualification
53.4% of adults in EC1Y 2 hold a degree or equivalent, well above the England average of 33.9%. 11.1% have no qualifications.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.