St John Street is in London and in Islington district. EC1M 4NR 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 John Street, London, EC1M 4NR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1M 4NQ, EC1M 4NA, EC1M 4BU, EC1M 4DT, EC1M 4EH, EC1M 4AS, EC1M 4AN, EC1M 4HF, EC1M 4BF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC1M 4NR is primarily male, with 56.3% 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 39.6% | 43.7% | 4.1% | 51.0% | -7.3% |
| Male | 60.4% | 56.3% | -4.1% | 49.0% | 7.3% |
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 4NR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63% 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 | 54.8% | 63% | 8.2% | 37.9% | 25.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.3% | 26% | -7.3% | 44.2% | -18.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.3% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 6% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
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 (91.7%) 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 | 67.3% | 60% | -7.3% | 48.4% | 11.6% |
| Good health | 28% | 31.7% | 3.7% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 4% | 6% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -6.7% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 4NR this area, 6% 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 81.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.4% | 6% | 2.6% | 18.2% | -12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -9.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.1% | 2% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -11.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 7.7% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -9.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 71.8% | 81.7% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 47.9% |
| Other | 10.2% | 1.3% | -8.9% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4.4% | 8.9% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 8.2% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 1.6% | -2.1% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 81.9% | 75% | -6.9% | 81.4% | -6.4% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, just 38.6% 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 | 62.6% | 38.6% | -24.0% | 83.2% | -44.6% |
| European Union | 13.1% | 21.5% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 15.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.9% | 9.2% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 12.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 12.3% | 6.7% | 1.3% | 11.0% |
| Oceania | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 22.6% 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 | 58.9% | 38.2% | -20.7% | 83.2% | -45.0% |
| 10+ Years | 9% | 22.6% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 12.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 8.8% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.7% | 12.2% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 10.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.4% | 18.2% | -0.2% | 1.9% | 16.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.6% | 76.7% | -20.1% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| France | 6.3% | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 3.8% | 0.2% | 3.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 7.9% | 0.3% | 7.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 3.5% | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| No passport held | 0.6% | 13.5% | -12.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.9% | 37.2% | 14.7% |
| Christian | 29% | 46.2% | -17.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 10.8% | 6.0% | 4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St John Street was 226.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.2% lower than the Bread Street average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
St John Street has the 14th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Bread Street and the 24th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in City of London .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground And Lower Ground Floor Shop 79 St John Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2014-12-19 | £741,685 |
| Ground And Lower Ground Floor Shop 79 St John Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2009-11-30 | £756,057 |
EC1M 4NR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
EC1M 4NR 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 4NR 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 | 161 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 77 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 64 |
| Information and communication | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| 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 | 1,490 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,250 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 | 2,265 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 | 2,390 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,773 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 | 389 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington 15 Baltic Street West , EC1Y 0AE | 4out of 4 | 487 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre 101 Whitecross Street , EC1Y 8JA | 3out of 4 | 652 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School Baldwins Gardens , Holborn EC1N 7SD | 3out of 4 | 705 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Myddelton Junior School Myddelton Street , EC1R 1YR | - not rated | 757 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 | 1,295 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | - not rated | 1,583 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,792 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 1,792 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | - not rated | 1,914 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 | 1,072 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 1,411 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,416 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,599 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,618 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 | 3,169 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,282 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 5,083 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 | 287 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts 23 Goswell Road , EC1M 7AJ | - not rated | 321 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallington School 8 Dallington Street , London EC1V 0BW | - not rated | 374 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London School for Girls St Giles' Terrace , Barbican EC2Y 8BB | - not rated | 643 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City University Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB | - not rated | 738 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 | 34 yd | |
| Banh Mi Aha! | Banh Mi Aha!, 86 St John Street | 39 yd | |
| Luca | Luca, Basement And Ground Floors | 46 yd | |
| Anfa Cafe | Anfa Cafe, Basement And Ground Floor | 79 yd | |
| Tinseltown/King of Wings/Dog'N'Bun | Tinseltown/King of Wings/Dog'N'Bun, Basement | 106 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chocolate Cocktail Club | The Chocolate Cocktail Club, 72 St John Street | 48 yd | |
| Clerkenwell & Social | Clerkenwell & Social, Ground and Lower Ground Floors | 114 yd | |
| The Holy Tavern | The Holy Tavern, Basement And Ground Floor | 145 yd | |
| Sports Bar & Grill Farringdon | Sports Bar & Grill Farringdon, Unit 4 Cowcross Place | 161 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 | 97 yd | |
| CHUFANG | CHUFANG, Lower Floors Rear | 102 yd | |
| Buy & Bite | Buy & Bite, 5A Cowcross Street | 188 yd | |
| Subway | Subway, Basement And Ground Floor | 189 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, Basement And Ground Floors | 204 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Ground Floor | 27 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 1 Brewhouse Yard | 266 yd | |
| Lily Maila | Lily Maila, Ground Floor Shop | 313 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 174 St John Street | 323 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 131 Aldersgate Street, London | 331 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Juno Lucina (Closed) Turnmill Street | health and fitness suite | 315 yd |
| Drakes Gym PARDON STREET | health and fitness suite | 321 yd |
| Mob45 (Farringdon) FARRINGDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 329 yd |
| The Crypt On The Green CLERKENWELL CLOSE | 345 yd | |
| Ymca (London City) (Closed) Barbican | health and fitness suite | 386 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Barbican) ALDERSGATE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 405 yd |
| Citysport GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 423 yd |
| Golden Lane Sports & Fitness CULLUM WELCH HOUSE CULLUM WELCH HOUSE GOLDEN LANE ESTATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 429 yd |
| Saddlers Sports Centre (Closed) 122-130 122-130 Goswell Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 447 yd |
| Pure Gym (Farringdon) CLERKENWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 480 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.