Joseph Trotter Close is in London and in Islington district. EC1R 1UB 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 Joseph Trotter Close, London, EC1R 1UB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1R 0LN, EC1R 0WW, EC1R 0WX, EC1R 0HY, EC1R 0HX, EC1R 4QP, EC1R 0JX, EC1R 0BR, EC1R 4QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC1R 1UB is primarily male, with 54.2% of the population 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 | 41.3% | 45.8% | 4.5% | 51.0% | -5.2% |
| Male | 58.7% | 54.2% | -4.5% | 49.0% | 5.2% |
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 1UB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 79.6% 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 | 82.4% | 79.6% | -2.8% | 37.9% | 41.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 10.1% | 11.3% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -32.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 4% | 5.8% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (89.2%) 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 | 57.6% | 57.5% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 31.7% | 2.2% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 7.5% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 1UB this area, 7.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.4% | 7.8% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.6% | 3.9% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.1% | 7.5% | 1.4% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 32.6% | 31.5% | -1.1% | 16.9% | 14.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.7% | 42.9% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 9.1% |
| Other | 8% | 3.9% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.4% 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 | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Chinese | 8.5% | 3.3% | -5.2% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 4% | 6% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 5.8% | 8.7% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 7.1% |
| Black African | 5.1% | 9.9% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 7.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 57.1% | 55.4% | -1.7% | 81.4% | -26.0% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 53.5% 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 | 53.8% | 53.5% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -29.7% |
| European Union | 13.2% | 16.5% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 4.2% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.9% | 13.8% | -4.1% | 5.6% | 8.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.7% | 5.7% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.7% | 53.1% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -30.1% |
| 10+ Years | 20.8% | 16.1% | -4.7% | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.1% | 5.7% | -1.4% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 6.9% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.8% | 18.2% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 16.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65% | 76.7% | -11.7% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| South-East Asia | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 26.4% | 46.2% | -19.8% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 12.8% | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 15.4% | 6.0% | 9.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Joseph Trotter Close was 334.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.9% lower than the Bread Street average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Joseph Trotter Close has the 16th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Bread Street and the 28th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in City of London .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 94.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Joseph Trotter Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2025-03-31 | £734,402 |
| 71 Joseph Trotter Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2024-04-25 | £519,941 |
| 47 Joseph Trotter Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £617,000 | 2019-10-31 | £642,014 |
| 14 Joseph Trotter Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £755,000 | 2017-09-29 | £745,321 |
| 68 Joseph Trotter Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2015-08-18 | £654,619 |
The percentage of student residents living in EC1R 1UB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 105 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Other | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,060 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 | 1,588 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,207 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 | 2,311 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,475 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 | 75 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School Myddelton Street , EC1R 1YJ | 4out of 4 | 168 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clerkenwell Parochial CofE Primary School Amwell Street , EC1R 1UN | - not rated | 353 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clerkenwell Parochial CofE Primary School Amwell Street , EC1R 1UN | - not rated | 353 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Compton Street , Goswell Road EC1V 0EU | 3out of 4 | 493 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 | - not rated | 902 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 1,374 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | - not rated | 1,593 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,979 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 817 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 899 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 904 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,725 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,974 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 | 2,547 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,938 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 4,759 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 | 378 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallington School 8 Dallington Street , London EC1V 0BW | - not rated | 529 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The ArtsXchange City Road , EC1V 1JX | 3out of 4 | 823 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gower School 10 Cynthia Street , Barnsbury N1 9JF | - not rated | 845 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts 23 Goswell Road , EC1M 7AJ | - not rated | 851 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coin Laundry | Coin Laundry, 70 Exmouth Market | 96 yd | |
| Sweet Boulangerie & Patisserie | Sweet Boulangerie & Patisserie, Ground Floor | 99 yd | |
| The Urdang The Old Finsbury Town Hall | The Urdang The Old Finsbury Town Hall, Rosebery Avenue | 115 yd | |
| Briki | Briki, 67 Exmouth Market | 117 yd | |
| Furanxo Exmouth Market | Furanxo Exmouth Market, 63 Exmouth Market | 126 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings | Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings, Basement to First | 114 yd | |
| Old China Hand | Old China Hand, Ground Floor | 166 yd | |
| Cafe Kick | Cafe Kick, Shop | 181 yd | |
| Wilmington Arms | Wilmington Arms, 69 Rosebery Avenue | 247 yd | |
| Dame Alice Owen Public House | Dame Alice Owen Public House, Ground Floor | 273 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Delight | City Delight, Ground Floor | 243 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, 21 Exmouth Market | 253 yd | |
| Rosebery Kebab House | Rosebery Kebab House, 63-65 Rosebery Avenue | 271 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, Basement And Ground Floors | 367 yd | |
| The Green | The Green, Basement And Ground Floor | 408 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 301 St John Street | 230 yd | |
| Lily Maila | Lily Maila, Ground Floor Shop | 386 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 174 St John Street | 420 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 1 Brewhouse Yard | 457 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarket | Jameson House, 146-148 Clerkenwell Road | 563 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Three Corners Adventure Playground NORTHAMPTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 91 yd |
| The Crypt On The Green CLERKENWELL CLOSE | 381 yd | |
| Beauty & Fitness | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 452 yd |
| City And Islington College (Centre Of Applied Sciences) 311-321 311-321 GOSWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 495 yd |
| Pure Gym (Farringdon) CLERKENWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 504 yd |
| The Gym (London Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 507 yd |
| Ozone Leisure Club KING'S CROSS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 521 yd |
| Juno Lucina (Closed) Turnmill Street | health and fitness suite | 531 yd |
| Drakes Gym PARDON STREET | health and fitness suite | 577 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Islington Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 613 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 | 161.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.