St Johns Lane is in London and in Islington district. EC1M 4NA is located in the Clerkenwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington South and Finsbury. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Johns Lane, London, EC1M 4NA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1M 4NR, EC1M 4NQ, EC1M 4BU, EC1M 4BF, EC1M 4AN, EC1M 4BJ, EC1M 4DT, EC1M 4AS, EC1M 4HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EC1M 4NA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% of residents 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.5% | 48.4% | 3.9% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 55.5% | 51.6% | -3.9% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 EC1M 4NA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 77.9% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 85% | 77.9% | -7.1% | 37.9% | 40.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 10.7% | 13.4% | 2.7% | 44.2% | -30.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 (92.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 60.5% | 59.7% | -0.8% | 48.4% | 11.3% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 32.7% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 3.8% | 5.8% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -6.9% |
| Bad health | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 EC1M 4NA this area, 0.7% 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 55.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -17.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.9% | 0.5% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -9.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.6% | 4.1% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 31.9% | 33.9% | 2.0% | 16.9% | 17.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.1% | 55.4% | 11.3% | 33.8% | 21.6% |
| Other | 11.7% | 5.5% | -6.2% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 12.4% | 9% | -3.4% | 0.7% | 8.3% |
| Indian | 12.6% | 5.8% | -6.8% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 0.9% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 60% | 62.4% | 2.4% | 81.4% | -19.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, just 45.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.7% | 45.3% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -37.9% |
| European Union | 15% | 22.1% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 16.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.5% | 3.7% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.1% | 15.6% | -3.5% | 5.6% | 10.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.7% | 7.8% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 10.9% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 48.1% | 45.7% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -37.5% |
| 10+ Years | 28.3% | 10.9% | -17.4% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 11% | 6.5% | -4.5% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 12.5% | 6.0% | 2.2% | 10.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 24.4% | 18.3% | 1.9% | 22.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.4% | 76.7% | -21.3% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.4% | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 5.3% | 0.2% | 5.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 1.2% | 13.5% | -12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.9% | 37.2% | 9.7% |
| Christian | 30.5% | 46.2% | -15.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 12% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Johns Lane was 1191.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 246.4% higher than the Bread Street average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
St Johns Lane has the highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Bread Street and the 6th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in City of London .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 262.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.0%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 29 St Johns Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £765,000 | 2006-04-13 | £1,550,132 |
| 1 29 St Johns Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2002-03-28 | £2,034,553 |
EC1M 4NA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 EC1M 4NA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 162 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 145 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Part-Time Employee | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 67 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 59 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Other | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,476 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 | 2,264 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,274 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 | 2,414 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,763 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Compton Street , Goswell Road EC1V 0EU | 3out of 4 | 408 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington 15 Baltic Street West , EC1Y 0AE | 4out of 4 | 511 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre 101 Whitecross Street , EC1Y 8JA | 3out of 4 | 672 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School Baldwins Gardens , Holborn EC1N 7SD | 3out of 4 | 682 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Myddelton Junior School Myddelton Street , EC1R 1YR | - not rated | 759 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | - not rated | 1,319 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | - not rated | 1,586 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,811 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 1,811 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | - not rated | 1,895 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 1,092 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 1,400 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,405 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,574 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,640 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 3,180 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,273 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 5,063 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charterhouse Square School 33-40 Charterhouse Square , EC1M 6EA | - not rated | 296 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts 23 Goswell Road , EC1M 7AJ | - not rated | 343 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallington School 8 Dallington Street , London EC1V 0BW | - not rated | 394 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London School for Girls St Giles' Terrace , Barbican EC2Y 8BB | - not rated | 654 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City University Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB | - not rated | 753 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dans Le Noir | Dans Le Noir, Ground Floor 69-71 | 35 yd | |
| Banh Mi Aha! | Banh Mi Aha!, 86 St John Street | 63 yd | |
| Luca | Luca, Basement And Ground Floors | 69 yd | |
| The Goldsmiths Centre | The Goldsmiths Centre, 42 Britton Street | 86 yd | |
| Bench Cafe | Bench Cafe, The Goldsmiths Centre | 86 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chocolate Cocktail Club | The Chocolate Cocktail Club, 72 St John Street | 68 yd | |
| Clerkenwell & Social | Clerkenwell & Social, Ground and Lower Ground Floors | 107 yd | |
| The Holy Tavern | The Holy Tavern, Basement And Ground Floor | 128 yd | |
| Sports Bar & Grill Farringdon | Sports Bar & Grill Farringdon, Unit 4 Cowcross Place | 137 yd | |
| The Fox and Anchor | The Fox and Anchor, 115 Charterhouse Street | 176 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Chans | Mr Chans, Basement And Ground Floor 21 | 117 yd | |
| CHUFANG | CHUFANG, Lower Floors Rear | 123 yd | |
| Buy & Bite | Buy & Bite, 5A Cowcross Street | 172 yd | |
| Subway | Subway, Basement And Ground Floor | 174 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, Basement And Ground Floors | 191 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Ground Floor | 44 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 1 Brewhouse Yard | 279 yd | |
| Lily Maila | Lily Maila, Ground Floor Shop | 321 yd | |
| Tesco | 43-45 Farringdon Road | 335 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 174 St John Street | 336 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Juno Lucina (Closed) Turnmill Street | health and fitness suite | 298 yd |
| Mob45 (Farringdon) FARRINGDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 304 yd |
| The Crypt On The Green CLERKENWELL CLOSE | 338 yd | |
| Drakes Gym PARDON STREET | health and fitness suite | 343 yd |
| Ymca (London City) (Closed) Barbican | health and fitness suite | 404 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Barbican) ALDERSGATE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 417 yd |
| Citysport GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 446 yd |
| Golden Lane Sports & Fitness CULLUM WELCH HOUSE CULLUM WELCH HOUSE GOLDEN LANE ESTATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 452 yd |
| Pure Gym (Farringdon) CLERKENWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 464 yd |
| Saddlers Sports Centre (Closed) 122-130 122-130 Goswell Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 470 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.