Kirby Street is in London and in Camden district. EC1N 8TE is located in the Holborn & Covent Garden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Holborn and St Pancras. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kirby Street, London, EC1N 8TE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1N 8TS, EC1N 8TW, EC1N 8EB, EC1N 8QS, EC1N 8EL, EC1N 8DH, EC1N 8FH, EC1N 8UN, EC1N 8TB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC1N 8TE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 52% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 48.5% | 48% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 EC1N 8TE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.7% 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 | 64.2% | 62.7% | -1.5% | 37.9% | 24.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.6% | 24.4% | 3.8% | 44.2% | -19.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 5.1% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 5.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52% | 56.7% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 25.9% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -7.7% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 11.9% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 4.5% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
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 57%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.1% | 14.5% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 7% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7% | 5.8% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 13.3% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.1% | 57% | 11.9% | 33.8% | 23.2% |
| Other | 11.8% | 1.5% | -10.3% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.1% 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 | 17% | 17.1% | 0.1% | 1.1% | 16.0% |
| Chinese | 8.4% | 9.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 8.5% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 2.6% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 1.6% | -2.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 7.9% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 5.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 51.5% | 51.1% | -0.4% | 81.4% | -30.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, just 42.5% 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 | 45.3% | 42.5% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -40.7% |
| European Union | 14% | 17.2% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 11.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.2% | 6.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 5.3% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 5.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.4% | 20.3% | -4.1% | 5.6% | 14.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 6.3% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 22.4% 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 | 43.6% | 42.5% | -1.1% | 83.2% | -40.7% |
| 10+ Years | 19.7% | 22.4% | 2.7% | 9.8% | 12.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.6% | 7.4% | -5.2% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 7.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.8% | 20.1% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 18.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.7% | 76.7% | -15.0% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 4.5% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 7.7% | 1.5% | 6.2% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% |
| Christian | 31.8% | 46.2% | -14.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 24.7% | 6.5% | 18.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kirby Street was 415.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.5% lower than the Holborn & Covent Garden average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Kirby Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Holborn & Covent Garden and the 102nd highest crime rate of 567 local areas in Camden .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 112.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 49.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arundel House, 36 - 43 Kirby Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £47,959,540 | 2024-02-02 | £44,965,188 |
| Flat 4 30 Kirby Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2023-08-01 | £802,009 |
| Flat 2 30 Kirby Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2022-05-26 | £970,308 |
| Flat 3 30 Kirby Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £605,000 | 2020-05-05 | £543,475 |
| Flat 1 30 Kirby Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £608,000 | 2019-07-01 | £524,720 |
EC1N 8TE 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 EC1N 8TE 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 | 105 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 38 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,044 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 | 2,075 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,799 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 | 2,860 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 | 3,632 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 | 155 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School 38 Laystall Street , EC1R 4PQ | 4out of 4 | 321 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School John's Mews , WC1N 2NX | 4out of 4 | 591 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Compton Street , Goswell Road EC1V 0EU | 3out of 4 | 799 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School Myddelton Street , EC1R 1YJ | 4out of 4 | 879 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 | 1,500 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,744 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 1,847 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 2,068 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 2,076 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 953 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,092 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,173 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,682 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 | 3,227 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,360 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,540 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of the Arts London 272 High Holborn , WC1V 7EY | - not rated | 653 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charterhouse Square School 40 Charterhouse Square , EC1M 6EA | - not rated | 782 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallington School 8 Dallington Street , London EC1V 0BW | - not rated | 808 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH Great Ormond Street , Camden WC1N 3JH | 4out of 4 | 828 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts 23 Goswell Road , EC1M 7AJ | - not rated | 876 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffet Bar | 32A Greville Street | 79 yd | |
| Vacherin by CH&CO Catering Ltd | Iceni Projects, Da Vinci House, 44 Saffron Hill | 82 yd | |
| Blackwater | Johnson Building, 77 Hatton Garden | 87 yd | |
| Costa | 86 Hatton Garden | 106 yd | |
| KFC | 37 Farringdon Road | 120 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The One Tun | 125 Saffron Hill | 105 yd | |
| Scottish Malt Whisky Society | 19 Greville Street | 119 yd | |
| The Bleeding Heart Tavern | 19 Greville Street | 119 yd | |
| Sir John Oldcastle | Farringdon Point, 29-35 Farringdon Road | 136 yd | |
| The Argyle | 1 Greville Street | 172 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNDERBELLY LTD | 4th Floor, 36-38 Hatton Garden | 47 yd | |
| OH LA LA MACARONS | 5 Kirby Street | 73 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 78 Hatton Garden | 93 yd | |
| PAPA JOHN'S | 65 Farringdon Road | 110 yd | |
| BALADY TWO LTD | 39-41 Leather Lane | 140 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 43-45 Farringdon Road | 111 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 17-23 Farringdon Road | 180 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 123 Holborn | 276 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarket | Jameson House, 146-148 Clerkenwell Road | 297 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 60 Fetter Lane, London | 337 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mob45 (Farringdon) FARRINGDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 141 yd |
| Gymbox (Farringdon) 12A 12A LEATHER LANE | health and fitness suite | 192 yd |
| Juno Lucina (Closed) Turnmill Street | health and fitness suite | 247 yd |
| Pure Gym (Farringdon) CLERKENWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 263 yd |
| The Crypt On The Green CLERKENWELL CLOSE | 406 yd | |
| The Gym (Holborn Circus) 1-9 1-9 NEW FETTER LANE | health and fitness suite | 447 yd |
| Beauty & Fitness | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 623 yd |
| Three Corners Adventure Playground NORTHAMPTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 661 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Fetter Lane) FETTER LANE | health and fitness suite | 667 yd |
| Drakes Gym PARDON STREET | health and fitness suite | 726 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 | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 20.33 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 20.33 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.26 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.