Arlington Way is in London and in Islington district. EC1R 1XB 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 Arlington Way, London, EC1R 1XB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1R 1UY, EC1R 4TJ, EC1R 1XQ, EC1V 4LD, EC1R 1UX, EC1R 1XD, EC1R 1YE, EC1R 4TW, EC1R 4TL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC1R 1XB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 44.6% | 53.5% | 8.9% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 55.4% | 46.5% | -8.9% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 1XB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.3% 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 | 55.6% | 58.3% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 20.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.6% | 25.5% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -18.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 4.4% | 0.9% | -3.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 3.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 8.1% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (86.6%) 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 | 56.5% | 53.5% | -3.0% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 33.1% | 5.0% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 9% | 10.4% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 5% | 2.6% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 1XB this area, 9.6% 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 63.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.8% | 9.6% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 3.3% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.4% | 6.3% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6% | 15% | 9.0% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.2% | 63.3% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 29.5% |
| Other | 6.8% | 0% | -6.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.3% 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 | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 83.8% | 76.3% | -7.5% | 81.4% | -5.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 71% 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 | 71.9% | 71% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -12.2% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 8.9% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 5% | 3.7% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 5.6% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5% | 4.8% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.1% | 70.7% | 1.6% | 83.2% | -12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 8.3% | 11.1% | 2.8% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 4.4% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 4.8% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.2% | 8.9% | -2.3% | 1.9% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| France | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Oceania | 3.3% | 0.1% | 3.2% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arlington Way was 178.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.0% lower than the Barnsbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Arlington Way has the 47th highest crime rate of 140 local areas in Barnsbury and the 202nd highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 43.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% 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 10 Arlington House Arlington Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2015-01-08 | £535,560 |
| Flat 5 Arlington House Arlington Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2013-11-01 | £561,935 |
| Flat 10 Arlington House Arlington Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2011-09-21 | £239,879 |
| Flat 15 Arlington House Arlington Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2008-10-30 | £622,346 |
EC1R 1XB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 50 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 1,111 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 | 1,188 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 | 2,215 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,582 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 4,423 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 | 346 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Evangelist RC Primary School Duncan Street , Islington High Street N1 8BL | 3out of 4 | 549 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moreland Primary School Moreland Street , EC1V 8BB | 3out of 4 | 712 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vittoria Primary School Half Moon Crescent , Islington N1 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 726 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Primary School Killick Street , Pentonville Road N1 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 780 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 | 462 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 1,802 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,828 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,968 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 | 895 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 1,535 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,073 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,182 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,191 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 | 2,075 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,415 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,738 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAS Vanguard School Lollard Street , Kennington SE11 6QH | - not rated | 315 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gower School 10 Cynthia Street , Barnsbury N1 9JF | - not rated | 451 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pears Family School 4-8 Rodney Street , N1 9JH | 4out of 4 | 467 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City University Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB | - not rated | 543 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallington School 8 Dallington Street , London EC1V 0BW | - not rated | 904 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niche | Niche, Basement And Ground | 88 yd | |
| The Gate Restaurant | The Gate Restaurant, Basement And Ground | 123 yd | |
| Crudough | Crudough, Ground Floor And Basement | 141 yd | |
| Fateema | 28 | 146 yd | |
| Trinity Church Myddelton Square | Trinity Church Myddelton Square, St Mark's Church | 156 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Harlequin Public House | The Harlequin Public House, 27 Arlington Way | 37 yd | |
| The Shakespeare's Head Public House | The Shakespeare's Head Public House, 1 Arlington Way | 38 yd | |
| Old Red Lion Public House | Old Red Lion Public House, 418 St John Street | 215 yd | |
| Dame Alice Owen Public House | Dame Alice Owen Public House, Ground Floor | 248 yd | |
| The George & Monkey | The George & Monkey, 68 Amwell Street | 269 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, 402-404 St John Street | 167 yd | |
| Bumble And Sea | Street Record, Exmouth | 174 yd | |
| Green Home Food | Green Home Food, 428 St John Street | 236 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, Basement And Ground Floors | 375 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Domino's Pizza, Basement And Ground Floors | 432 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 301 St John Street | 256 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks & Spencer, Marks And Spencer | 421 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Foods, 62-64 Chapel Market | 453 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, Waitrose | 502 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 122-128 Pentonville Road | 521 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| City And Islington College (Centre Of Applied Sciences) 311-321 311-321 GOSWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 162 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Islington Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 223 yd |
| The Gym (London Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 272 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Angel) 361-373 361-373 CITY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 340 yd |
| Three Corners Adventure Playground NORTHAMPTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 496 yd |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School DONEGAL STREET | health and fitness suite | 654 yd |
| Ozone Leisure Club KING'S CROSS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 674 yd |
| Sphera Health Club And Spa (Closed) Upper Street | health and fitness suite | 707 yd |
| Beauty & Fitness | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 749 yd |
| The Crypt On The Green CLERKENWELL CLOSE | 779 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 | 183.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.