Finsbury Estate is in London and in Islington district. EC1R 0BS 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 Finsbury Estate, London, EC1R 0BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1R 0LN, EC1R 0WW, EC1R 0WX, EC1V 4NW, EC1V 4NY, EC1V 4NE, EC1R 0HR, EC1V 4NG, EC1V 4LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC1R 0BS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 47.7% | 52.5% | 4.8% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 52.3% | 47.5% | -4.8% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 0BS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.7% 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 | 57.6% | 60.7% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 22.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.5% | 17% | -8.5% | 44.2% | -27.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9% | 14.3% | 5.3% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 2.2% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46% | 56.2% | 10.2% | 48.4% | 7.8% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 22.6% | -11.5% | 33.6% | -11.0% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 14% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 0BS this area, 9.9% 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 60.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.9% | 9.9% | -7.0% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 5.4% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.3% | 6.3% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.9% | 12.2% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 51% | 60.4% | 9.4% | 33.8% | 26.6% |
| Other | 7.8% | 3.2% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.4% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 3.8% | 2.6% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 7.3% | 5.6% | -1.7% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 75.6% | 72.4% | -3.2% | 81.4% | -9.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 61.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.2% | 61.9% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -21.3% |
| European Union | 13.6% | 18.1% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 12.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 5.7% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 4.2% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 4.2% | 2.3% | -1.9% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.4% | 61.7% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -21.5% |
| 10+ Years | 7.7% | 24.1% | 16.4% | 9.8% | 14.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 8% | 3.8% | -4.2% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 6.8% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.7% | 3.8% | -12.9% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 5.2% | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 42.6% | 46.2% | -3.6% |
| Muslim | 9.4% | 6.5% | 2.9% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Finsbury Estate was 137.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.0% lower than the Bread Street average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Finsbury Estate has the 8th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Bread Street and the 17th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in City of London .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.1%.
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 9 Charles Townsend House Finsbury Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2017-09-25 | £352,899 |
| Flat 13 Charles Townsend House Finsbury Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2017-01-06 | £329,275 |
| Flat 45 Charles Townsend House Finsbury Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2008-08-21 | £369,392 |
| Flat 48 Charles Townsend House Finsbury Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2008-03-31 | £360,145 |
| Flat 44 Charles Townsend House Finsbury Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £231,000 | 2007-03-19 | £419,770 |
EC1R 0BS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
EC1R 0BS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 41 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 36 |
| Education | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,055 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 | 1,579 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 | 2,312 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,480 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 4,339 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School Myddelton Street , EC1R 1YJ | 4out of 4 | 163 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 | 501 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School 38 Laystall Street , EC1R 4PQ | 4out of 4 | 613 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moreland Primary School Moreland Street , EC1V 8BB | 3out of 4 | 615 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School Baldwins Gardens , Holborn EC1N 7SD | 3out of 4 | 827 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 893 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 1,599 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,972 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 2,219 yd | Community 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 | 899 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 1,319 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,728 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,980 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,442 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 | 2,540 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,948 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,755 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City University Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB | - not rated | 380 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallington School 8 Dallington Street , London EC1V 0BW | - not rated | 537 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| NAS Vanguard School Lollard Street , Kennington SE11 6QH | - not rated | 669 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gower School 10 Cynthia Street , Barnsbury N1 9JF | - not rated | 836 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pears Family School 4-8 Rodney Street , N1 9JH | 4out of 4 | 843 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Beanstalk Coffee Co | Mr. Beanstalk Coffee Co, 36A Myddelton Street | 177 yd | |
| Print Cafe | Print Cafe, Cafe Unit 160, Finsbury Business Centre | 191 yd | |
| Coin Laundry | Coin Laundry, 70 Exmouth Market | 210 yd | |
| Sweet Boulangerie & Patisserie | Sweet Boulangerie & Patisserie, Ground Floor | 211 yd | |
| Cafe Fiori | Cafe Fiori, Community Gardens | 225 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings | Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings, Basement to First | 165 yd | |
| Sekforde Arms | Sekforde Arms, 34 Sekforde Street | 219 yd | |
| Dame Alice Owen Public House | Dame Alice Owen Public House, Ground Floor | 272 yd | |
| The Horseshoe Public House | The Horseshoe Public House, 24 Clerkenwell Close | 281 yd | |
| Old China Hand | Old China Hand, Ground Floor | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Delight | City Delight, Ground Floor | 142 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, Basement And Ground Floors | 246 yd | |
| Sushi Daily@Waitrose | Sushi Daily@Waitrose, 174 St John Street | 297 yd | |
| The Green | The Green, Basement And Ground Floor | 335 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, 21 Exmouth Market | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 301 St John Street | 237 yd | |
| Lily Maila | Lily Maila, Ground Floor Shop | 271 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 174 St John Street | 297 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 1 Brewhouse Yard | 338 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Ground Floor | 553 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Three Corners Adventure Playground NORTHAMPTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 124 yd |
| The Crypt On The Green CLERKENWELL CLOSE | 318 yd | |
| Drakes Gym PARDON STREET | health and fitness suite | 450 yd |
| Juno Lucina (Closed) Turnmill Street | health and fitness suite | 479 yd |
| Saddlers Sports Centre (Closed) 122-130 122-130 Goswell Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 490 yd |
| Citysport GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 492 yd |
| Pure Gym (Farringdon) CLERKENWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 492 yd |
| The Gym (London Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 502 yd |
| City And Islington College (Centre Of Applied Sciences) 311-321 311-321 GOSWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 523 yd |
| Beauty & Fitness | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 537 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.