Bowling Green Lane is in London and in Islington district. EC1R 0BG 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 Bowling Green Lane, London, EC1R 0BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1R 0BD, EC1R 0DS, EC1R 0BH, EC1R 0BW, EC1R 0DW, EC1R 0LS, EC1R 0AU, EC1R 0RR, EC1R 0LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EC1R 0BG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 42.7% | 50.2% | 7.5% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 57.3% | 49.8% | -7.5% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 EC1R 0BG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.1% 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 | 55% | 66.1% | 11.1% | 37.9% | 28.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.7% | 23.7% | -9.0% | 44.2% | -20.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.5% | 1.3% | -2.2% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 6.3% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (93.9%) 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 | 69.7% | 73.1% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 24.7% |
| Good health | 23.4% | 20.8% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -12.8% |
| Fair health | 4.6% | 5.7% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -7.0% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 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 EC1R 0BG this area, 2.6% 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 74.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -15.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.5% | 1.8% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -7.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.9% | 4% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -9.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.5% | 14.1% | 9.6% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 75.2% | 74.9% | -0.3% | 33.8% | 41.1% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2.6% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 5.3% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 90.8% | 74.7% | -16.1% | 81.4% | -6.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, just 49% 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 | 58.7% | 49% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -34.2% |
| European Union | 12.8% | 23.7% | 10.9% | 6.1% | 17.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 8.7% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 12.4% | 10.8% | -1.6% | 1.3% | 9.5% |
| Oceania | 4.1% | 2.1% | -2.0% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 14.4% 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 | 56.4% | 48.6% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -34.6% |
| 10+ Years | 10.6% | 14.4% | 3.8% | 9.8% | 4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.5% | 10.3% | -1.2% | 2.9% | 7.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 12.8% | 6.4% | 2.2% | 10.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.1% | 14% | -1.1% | 1.9% | 12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.4% | 76.7% | -19.3% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| France | 5.8% | 0.3% | 5.5% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 9.1% | 1.5% | 7.6% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 6.2% | 0.3% | 5.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.1% | 37.2% | 9.9% |
| Christian | 36.9% | 46.2% | -9.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Jewish | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bowling Green Lane was 587.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.8% higher than the Bread Street average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Bowling Green Lane has the 4th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Bread Street and the 12th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in City of London .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 108.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1B 11 Bowling Green Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £765,000 | 2014-07-10 | £849,906 |
| Flat 1B 11 Bowling Green Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2010-10-29 | £853,125 |
| Flat 1B 11 Bowling Green Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £322,500 | 2005-01-17 | £706,395 |
| Flat 1B 11 Bowling Green Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £190,000 | 1999-06-18 | £802,489 |
EC1R 0BG 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 EC1R 0BG 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 | 118 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 54 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 28 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,006 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 | 1,753 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,251 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 2,494 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,565 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Myddelton Junior School Myddelton Street , EC1R 1YR | - not rated | 322 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School 38 Laystall Street , EC1R 4PQ | 4out of 4 | 405 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School Myddelton Street , EC1R 1YJ | 4out of 4 | 424 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 | 510 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clerkenwell Parochial CofE Primary School Amwell Street , EC1R 1UN | - not rated | 535 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | - not rated | 1,107 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,621 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 1,621 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | - not rated | 1,645 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,994 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 895 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 900 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 1,017 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,492 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,010 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 | 2,793 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,719 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 4,677 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallington School 8 Dallington Street , London EC1V 0BW | - not rated | 536 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City University Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB | - not rated | 573 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Junior School CITY JUNIOR SCHOOL , 4 GRAY'S INN PLACE WC1R 5EY | - not rated | 773 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts 23 Goswell Road , EC1M 7AJ | - not rated | 780 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charterhouse Square School 33-40 Charterhouse Square , EC1M 6EA | - not rated | 818 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grubberie | The Grubberie, 12 Bowling Green Lane | 12 yd | |
| Bento Bab | Bento Bab, Basement And Ground Floor | 19 yd | |
| The Marion Anderson PH | The Marion Anderson PH, Ground Floor | 47 yd | |
| Print Cafe | Print Cafe, Cafe Unit 160, Finsbury Business Centre | 72 yd | |
| The Clerkenwell Kitchen | The Clerkenwell Kitchen, Ground Floor, Clerkenwell Workshops | 84 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Horseshoe Public House | The Horseshoe Public House, 24 Clerkenwell Close | 84 yd | |
| The Betsey Trotwood | The Betsey Trotwood, 56 Farringdon Road | 129 yd | |
| Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings | Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings, Basement to First | 145 yd | |
| Eagle Public House | Eagle Public House, 159 Farringdon Road | 167 yd | |
| City Pride Public House | City Pride Public House, 28 Farringdon Lane | 186 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green | The Green, Basement And Ground Floor | 228 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, 21 Exmouth Market | 235 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, Ground Floor | 237 yd | |
| Rosebery Kebab House | Rosebery Kebab House, 63-65 Rosebery Avenue | 275 yd | |
| EVREST FOODSERVICE | ADIDAS HERBAL HOUSE, 7 Back Hill | 292 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarket | Jameson House, 146-148 Clerkenwell Road | 316 yd | |
| Lily Maila | Lily Maila, Ground Floor Shop | 322 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 174 St John Street | 389 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 1 Brewhouse Yard | 394 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 301 St John Street | 475 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Three Corners Adventure Playground NORTHAMPTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 169 yd |
| The Crypt On The Green CLERKENWELL CLOSE | 187 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Farringdon) CLERKENWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 247 yd |
| Juno Lucina (Closed) Turnmill Street | health and fitness suite | 298 yd |
| Beauty & Fitness | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 338 yd |
| Mob45 (Farringdon) FARRINGDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 515 yd |
| Ozone Leisure Club KING'S CROSS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 526 yd |
| Drakes Gym PARDON STREET | health and fitness suite | 558 yd |
| Citysport GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 638 yd |
| Saddlers Sports Centre (Closed) 122-130 122-130 Goswell Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 646 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.