Overview of EC1A 7BG

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Middlesex Passage is in London and in City Of London district. EC1A 7BG is located in the Farringdon Within electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cities of London and Westminster. This postcode has been in use since 2018-12-01.

StreetScan combines information about Middlesex Passage, London, EC1A 7BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: EC1A 7HN, EC1A 7BF, EC1A 7BD, EC1A 9DS, EC1A 7JN, EC1A 7BB, EC1A 7JQ, EC1A 7ES, EC1A 7HP.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC1A 7BG is primarily male, with 55.8% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female39.3%44.2%4.9% 51.0% -6.8%
Male60.7%55.8%-4.9% 49.0% 6.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around EC1A 7BG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single67.9%70.3%2.4% 37.9% 32.4%
Married: Opposite sex24.5%19.5%-5.0% 44.2% -24.7%
Married: Same sex0%2.1%2.1% 0.3% 1.8%
Separated1.5%2.1%0.6% 2.2% -0.1%
Divorced5.3%5.6%0.3% 9.1% -3.5%
Widowed0.8%0.5%-0.3% 6.1% -5.6%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (94%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health61.9%69%7.1% 48.4% 20.6%
Good health32.6%25%-7.6% 33.6% -8.6%
Fair health5.2%6%0.8% 12.7% -6.7%
Very bad health0.4%0%-0.4% 1.2% -1.2%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around EC1A 7BG this area, 3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 81.9%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications0.8%3%2.2% 18.2% -15.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 3.4%3%-0.4% 9.6% -6.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels5.3%1%-4.3% 13.4% -12.4%
Apprenticeship0%0.5%0.5% 5.3% -4.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels4.5%8%3.5% 16.9% -8.9%
Degree or Similar78.5%81.9%3.4% 33.8% 48.1%
Other7.5%2.5%-5.0% 2.8% -0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese5.2%14.3%9.1% 0.7% 13.6%
Indian2.2%4.9%2.7% 3.1% 1.8%
Pakistani0%2%2.0% 2.7% -0.7%
Other Asian3.3%3.9%0.6% 1.6% 2.3%
Black African1.9%0%-1.9% 2.5% -2.5%
Black Caribbean0.4%0%-0.4% 1.0% -1.0%
Mixed White and Asian2.6%2.5%-0.1% 0.8% 1.7%
Mixed White and African0.4%0%-0.4% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%1%0.6% 0.8% 0.2%
White81.9%65%-16.9% 81.4% -16.4%
Roma0%1%1.0% 0.2% 0.8%
Arab1.5%2%0.5% 0.6% 1.4%
Other0.4%3.4%3.0% 1.6% 1.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, just 25.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom44.4%25.3%-19.1% 83.2% -57.9%
European Union20%23.2%3.2% 6.1% 17.1%
Rest of Europe4.8%10.1%5.3% 0.8% 9.3%
Africa5.2%2.5%-2.7% 2.7% -0.2%
Middle East and Asia11.9%25.3%13.4% 5.6% 19.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean11.9%10.6%-1.3% 1.3% 9.3%
Oceania1.9%3%1.1% 0.3% 2.7%

Length of Residence

In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 25.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 16.5% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK43.3%25%-18.3% 83.2% -58.2%
10+ Years16.3%16.5%0.2% 9.8% 6.7%
5-10 Years11.5%14%2.5% 2.9% 11.1%
2-5 Years15.9%24%8.1% 2.2% 21.8%
Less than 2 years13%20.5%7.5% 1.9% 18.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom38.5% 76.7% -38.2%
Ireland3% 0.6% 2.4%
France2% 0.3% 1.7%
Germany0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Italy5.5% 0.6% 4.9%
Portugal1% 0.5% 0.5%
Spain3% 0.4% 2.6%
Poland3% 1.3% 1.7%
Romania1.5% 0.9% 0.6%
Other EU countries6.5% 1.5% 5.0%
Turkey1.5% 0.1% 1.4%
Other Europe6% 0.2% 5.8%
North Africa0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
South and Eastern Africa2% 0.2% 1.8%
Middle East1.5% 0.1% 1.4%
Eastern Asia10% 0.3% 9.7%
Southern Asia4.5% 1.2% 3.3%
South-East Asia2% 0.2% 1.8%
North America and the Caribbean2.5% 0.3% 2.2%
Central and South America2% 0.2% 1.8%
Oceania3% 0.1% 2.9%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion42% 37.2% 4.8%
Christian37.5% 46.2% -8.7%
Buddhist2.5% 0.5% 2.0%
Hindu4% 1.7% 2.3%
Jewish3.5% 0.5% 3.0%
Muslim3.5% 6.5% -3.0%
Not answered7% 6.0% 1.0%

Safety

Is Middlesex Passage Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Middlesex Passage was 78.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 119.7% higher than the Aldersgate average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

Middlesex Passage has the 9th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Aldersgate and the 12th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in City of London .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.9%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£101,800
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in EC1A 7BG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Middlesex Passage are based on 3 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for City Of London.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Middlesex Passage, London, EC1A 7BG

Estimated Average Property Prices for EC1A 7BG

Average Price
£1,886,016
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£1,886,016
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Middlesex Passage

Average Price
£1,883,885
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£1,883,885
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Middlesex PassageStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
1 Middlesex Passage, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property
£1,800,0002020-10-15 £1,705,466
2 Middlesex Passage, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property
£1,713,0002020-08-28 £1,616,107
3 Middlesex Passage, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property
£2,280,0002018-11-16 £2,330,081
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for EC1A 7BG

Employment

EC1A 7BG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

EC1A 7BG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of student residents living in EC1A 7BG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee117
Self-Employed27
Student (economically inactive)19
Part-Time Employee8
Retired7
Unemployed6
Other5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)2
Looking after home or family1
Long-Term Sick or disabled0

Employment Industry

Financial and insurance activities68
Professional, scientific and technical activities59
Human health and social work activities23
Accommodation and food service activities15
Information and communication15
Other14
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles10
Education7
Administrative and support service activities5
Construction4
Manufacturing4
Transport and storage3
Real estate activities2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security1
Mining and quarrying1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Thomas Coram Centre
49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY
4out of 4 1,696 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Columbia Market Nursery School
Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG
4out of 4 2,305 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre
Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH
4out of 4 2,574 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre
20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF
4out of 4 2,578 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre
1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG
4out of 4 3,518 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
15 Baltic Street West , EC1Y 0AE
- not rated 615 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
101 Whitecross Street , EC1Y 8JA
2out of 4 645 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
Compton Street , Goswell Road EC1V 0EU
3out of 4 698 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Baldwins Gardens , Holborn EC1N 7SD
3out of 4 782 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
38 Laystall Street , EC1R 4PQ
4out of 4 962 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Central Foundation Boys' School
Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH
4out of 4 1,358 yd Voluntary aided school No Boys More About School
London Nautical School
61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA
2out of 4 1,636 yd Foundation school No Boys More About School
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG
4out of 4 1,905 yd Community school No Girls More About School
Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy
94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX
- not rated 2,089 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
City of London Academy Islington
Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ
4out of 4 2,095 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
City Lit
Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA
- not rated 1,544 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre)
42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ
- not rated 1,600 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Workers' Educational Association
4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW
- not rated 1,623 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Capital City College Group
211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA
- not rated 1,656 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Morley College
61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT
- not rated 2,667 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ark Globe Academy
Harper Road , SE1 6AG
3out of 4 2,951 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
St Mary Magdalene Academy
Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG
3out of 4 3,499 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Ark King Solomon Academy
Penfold Street , NW1 6RU
4out of 4 5,179 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Charterhouse Square School
40 Charterhouse Square , EC1M 6EA
- not rated 215 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts
23 Goswell Road , EC1M 7AJ
- not rated 444 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
City of London School for Girls
St Giles' Terrace , Barbican EC2Y 8BB
- not rated 473 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Silk Street , Barbican EC2Y 8DT
- not rated 637 yd Higher education institutions No Mixed More About School
Dallington School
8 Dallington Street , London EC1V 0BW
- not rated 675 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Restaurant St Barts63 Bartholomew Close, London18 yd
Little Farm Barts Square55 Little Britain, London68 yd
Le Bar59 West Smithfield, London70 yd
Half Cup, Unit 922-23 Bartholomew Close, London78 yd
Bowling Bird (Korpen Ltd)44 Cloth Fair, London80 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
56 WS Wine Bar & ShopBuilding Structure, 56-57B West Smithfield65 yd
Club Gascon57 West Smithfield, London70 yd
The Rising Sun Public House38 Cloth Fair, London80 yd
The Long Lane (Bar)Retail Unit, 50-52 Long Lane93 yd
Old Red CowThe Old Red Cow Public House, 71-72 Long Lane94 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Dose Espresso70 Long Lane, London93 yd
Pasta Evangelists62-63 Long Lane, London93 yd
Kurumaya74-75 Long Lane, London142 yd
Subway13 Long Lane, London149 yd
GeraniumRetail Unit 2, Lauderdale Tower244 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tesco Express10 Smithfield Street, London274 yd
Tesco Express131 Aldersgate Street, London302 yd
Sainsbury's LocalLondon Stock Exchange, 10 Paternoster Square438 yd
Sainsbury'sSainsbury's, Ground Floor460 yd
Co-Operative Food5A Cheapside, London500 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Virgin Active Classic (200 Aldersgate)
ALDERSGATE STREET
health and fitness suite, swimming pool143 yd
Pure Gym (London St Pauls)
LITTLE BRITAIN
health and fitness suite, swimming pool188 yd
Virgin Active Club (Barbican)
ALDERSGATE STREET
health and fitness suite, swimming pool261 yd
City Of London School For Girls
ST. GILES TERRACE ST. GILES TERRACE BARBICAN
grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool362 yd
Ymca (London City) (Closed)
Barbican
health and fitness suite372 yd
Fitness First Health Club (London St Paul'S)
WHITE HART STREET
health and fitness suite453 yd
Wood Street Police Station
WOOD STREET
470 yd
Golden Lane Sports & Fitness
CULLUM WELCH HOUSE CULLUM WELCH HOUSE GOLDEN LANE ESTATE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts529 yd
Mob45 (Farringdon)
FARRINGDON ROAD
health and fitness suite535 yd
Anytime Fitness (London St Pauls)
FITNESS CENTRE FITNESS CENTRE PRIORY COURT
health and fitness suite631 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.