Benjamin Street is in London and in Islington district. EC1M 5QL is located in the Clerkenwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington South and Finsbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Benjamin Street, London, EC1M 5QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1M 5UG, EC1M 5UH, EC1M 5NA, EC1M 6DD, EC1M 5QU, EC1M 5QD, EC1M 6DQ, EC1M 5QP, EC1M 5UL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EC1M 5QL 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 5QL, 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 5QL 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 Benjamin Street was 1124.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 137.8% higher than the Bread Street average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Benjamin Street has the highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Bread Street and the 6th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in City of London .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 306.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 61.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment G01 Albion House, 6 - 7 Benjamin Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,562,000 | 2022-12-09 | £1,547,984 |
| Apartment 201 Albion House, 6 - 7 Benjamin Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2019-09-30 | £1,013,252 |
| Apartment G01 Albion House, 6 - 7 Benjamin Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2016-05-05 | £1,225,899 |
| Apartment 401 Albion House, 6 - 7 Benjamin Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2014-01-23 | £1,204,848 |
| Apartment 501 Albion House, 6 - 7 Benjamin Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2008-09-12 | £1,466,695 |
EC1M 5QL 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 5QL 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 | 1,267 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 | 2,158 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,510 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 | 2,608 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 | 3,718 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School Baldwins Gardens , Holborn EC1N 7SD | 3out of 4 | 442 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School 38 Laystall Street , EC1R 4PQ | 4out of 4 | 537 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 | 552 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington 15 Baltic Street West , EC1Y 0AE | - not rated | 749 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School Myddelton Street , EC1R 1YJ | 4out of 4 | 790 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 1,557 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,816 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,907 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 2,294 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,219 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 1,239 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,354 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,882 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,863 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,184 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,309 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,825 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charterhouse Square School 40 Charterhouse Square , EC1M 6EA | - not rated | 507 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallington School 8 Dallington Street , London EC1V 0BW | - not rated | 553 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts 23 Goswell Road , EC1M 7AJ | - not rated | 585 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Mencap Society 123 Golden Lane , Islington EC1Y 0RT | - not rated | 802 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City University Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB | - not rated | 825 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberica | Iberica, Unit A | 60 yd | |
| Nando's | Nando's, Ground Floor And Basement | 61 yd | |
| Starbucks | Starbucks, Zinc House | 73 yd | |
| Leon | Leon, Unit 2, Zinc House | 73 yd | |
| The Goldsmiths Centre | The Goldsmiths Centre, 42 Britton Street | 76 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports Bar & Grill Farringdon | Sports Bar & Grill Farringdon, Unit 4 Cowcross Place | 37 yd | |
| The Castle | The Castle, 34-35 Cowcross Street | 70 yd | |
| The Fence | The Fence, Public House | 88 yd | |
| The Holy Tavern | The Holy Tavern, Basement And Ground Floor | 127 yd | |
| Fabric | Fabric, Basement and Ground Floor | 169 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, Basement And Ground Floors | 63 yd | |
| Mugen Sushi Bar | Mugen Sushi Bar, Basement And Ground Floor 63 | 91 yd | |
| Buy & Bite | Buy & Bite, 5A Cowcross Street | 137 yd | |
| Subway | Subway, Basement And Ground Floor | 143 yd | |
| German Doner & Grand Chips | German Doner & Grand Chips, Ground Floor And Basement | 164 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 43-45 Farringdon Road | 187 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Ground Floor | 192 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 17-23 Farringdon Road | 235 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 10 Smithfield Street, London | 350 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 1 Brewhouse Yard | 392 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mob45 (Farringdon) FARRINGDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 155 yd |
| Juno Lucina (Closed) Turnmill Street | health and fitness suite | 238 yd |
| The Crypt On The Green CLERKENWELL CLOSE | 348 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Farringdon) CLERKENWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 390 yd |
| Gymbox (Farringdon) 12A 12A LEATHER LANE | health and fitness suite | 441 yd |
| Drakes Gym PARDON STREET | health and fitness suite | 488 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Barbican) ALDERSGATE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 507 yd |
| Ymca (London City) (Closed) Barbican | health and fitness suite | 523 yd |
| Virgin Active Classic (200 Aldersgate) ALDERSGATE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 581 yd |
| Citysport GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 593 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.