Haywards Place is in London and in Islington district. EC1R 0EQ 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 Haywards Place, London, EC1R 0EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1R 0HA, EC1R 0EU, EC1R 0HD, EC1R 0ET, EC1V 4LS, EC1V 4LW, EC1R 0EH, EC1V 4JP, EC1R 0DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EC1R 0EQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 46.8% | 50% | 3.2% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 53.2% | 50% | -3.2% | 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 EC1R 0EQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.2% 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 | 57.4% | 59.2% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 21.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.9% | 27.1% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -17.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 6.9% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 4.4% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 54.3% | 59.5% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 11.1% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 27.9% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 8% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.5% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 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.
In the area around EC1R 0EQ this area, 8.7% 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 71.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.8% | 8.7% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.2% | 4.6% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -8.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.3% | 8.7% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 65.7% | 71.2% | 5.5% | 33.8% | 37.4% |
| Other | 5.9% | 1.9% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 3.6% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 2% | 4.8% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 87.7% | 75.9% | -11.8% | 81.4% | -5.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 63.5% 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 | 75.4% | 63.5% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -19.7% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 16.4% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 10.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 7% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 4.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.1% | 63.4% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -19.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 14.7% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 7.5% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 7.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.8% | 7% | -2.8% | 1.9% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 76.7% | -4.9% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| France | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.6% | 37.2% | 3.4% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 11.5% | 6.0% | 5.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Haywards Place was 170.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.9% lower than the Bread Street average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Haywards Place has the 9th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Bread Street and the 20th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in City of London .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 - 18 Haywards Place, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £15,559,500 | 2020-07-10 | £15,781,779 |
| 17 - 18 Haywards Place, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £8,500,000 | 2014-11-05 | £9,335,912 |
EC1R 0EQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 0EQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 152 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 88 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 42 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,132 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 | 1,828 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 | 2,392 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,442 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 | 4,089 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 384 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School Myddelton Street , EC1R 1YJ | 4out of 4 | 411 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School 38 Laystall Street , EC1R 4PQ | 4out of 4 | 517 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School Baldwins Gardens , Holborn EC1N 7SD | 3out of 4 | 639 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moreland Primary School Moreland Street , EC1V 8BB | 3out of 4 | 694 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 | 1,157 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 1,520 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,567 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 2,114 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 2,188 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | 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 | 1,020 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 1,276 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,576 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,884 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,630 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 | 2,804 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,678 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,803 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 | 411 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City University Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB | - not rated | 494 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts 23 Goswell Road , EC1M 7AJ | - not rated | 663 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charterhouse Square School 40 Charterhouse Square , EC1M 6EA | - not rated | 721 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Mencap Society 123 Golden Lane , Islington EC1Y 0RT | - not rated | 776 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granger & Co | Granger & Co, 50 Sekforde Street | 50 yd | |
| La Despensa - Second Home | La Despensa - Second Home, Ground Floor, Clerkenwell House | 89 yd | |
| Compton Restaurant | Compton Restaurant, 48 St John's Square | 104 yd | |
| Noodle Brat | Noodle Brat, 53A Clerkenwell Close | 107 yd | |
| Clerkenwell Kiosk | Clerkenwell Kiosk, Parks Building, St James's Church | 112 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sekforde Arms | Sekforde Arms, 34 Sekforde Street | 51 yd | |
| The Dovetail | The Dovetail, Basement And Ground Floor | 87 yd | |
| Crown Tavern Public House | Crown Tavern Public House, 43 Clerkenwell Green | 103 yd | |
| The Artisan | The Artisan, Basement And Ground Floor, St Johns House | 118 yd | |
| The Horseshoe Public House | The Horseshoe Public House, 24 Clerkenwell Close | 189 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green | The Green, Basement And Ground Floor | 101 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, Basement And Ground Floors | 116 yd | |
| Sushi Daily@Waitrose | Sushi Daily@Waitrose, 174 St John Street | 126 yd | |
| Mr Chans | Mr Chans, Basement And Ground Floor 21 | 261 yd | |
| CHUFANG | CHUFANG, Lower Floors Rear | 268 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Maila | Lily Maila, Ground Floor Shop | 80 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 1 Brewhouse Yard | 142 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 174 St John Street | 152 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Ground Floor | 291 yd | |
| Tesco | 43-45 Farringdon Road | 466 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Crypt On The Green CLERKENWELL CLOSE | 119 yd | |
| Juno Lucina (Closed) Turnmill Street | health and fitness suite | 257 yd |
| Three Corners Adventure Playground NORTHAMPTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 294 yd |
| Drakes Gym PARDON STREET | health and fitness suite | 310 yd |
| Pure Gym (Farringdon) CLERKENWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 350 yd |
| Citysport GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 402 yd |
| Saddlers Sports Centre (Closed) 122-130 122-130 Goswell Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 414 yd |
| Mob45 (Farringdon) FARRINGDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 448 yd |
| Beauty & Fitness | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 591 yd |
| Golden Lane Sports & Fitness CULLUM WELCH HOUSE CULLUM WELCH HOUSE GOLDEN LANE ESTATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 608 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.