Affluence in EC1Y
How EC1Y ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- Islington
- Region
- London
- Population
- 12,522 (2024)
EC1YPostcode district · London
How well off EC1Y is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, EC1Y scores 5.8 out of 10, placing it close to the middle of the range for England. Its lowest-scoring category is living environment (2.2 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Living environment2.2
- Older people in low-income households3.8
- Children in low-income families4.0
- Income5.2
- Employment5.7
- Health and disability6.0
- Education and skills7.3
- Barriers to housing and services7.5
- Crime7.8
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
58.6% of adults in EC1Y are in work, broadly in line with the England average of 55.7%. 11.6% are retired and 14.5% are full-time students.
Social grade
50.1% of adults in EC1Y work in managerial or professional jobs, well above the England average of 33.2%.
Highest qualification
61.7% of adults in EC1Y hold a degree or equivalent, well above the England average of 33.9%. 10.1% have no qualifications.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.