Myddelton Square is in London and in Islington district. EC1R 1YA 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 Myddelton Square, London, EC1R 1YA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1R 1XY, EC1R 1YD, EC1R 1XX, N1 9LU, EC1R 1XG, N1 9LX, N1 9LS, EC1R 1XR, N1 9LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EC1R 1YA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 51.7% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 46.5% | 48.3% | 1.8% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 1YA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.5% 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 | 51.3% | 54.5% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 16.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.6% | 36.8% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -7.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 7.3% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.8% | 48.9% | -1.9% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 34.5% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 15% | 11% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 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 1YA this area, 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 60.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.1% | 9% | -8.1% | 18.2% | -9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 7.6% | 1.5% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.6% | 6.3% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.8% | 12.1% | 7.3% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.6% | 60.5% | 0.9% | 33.8% | 26.7% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 84.6% | 84.5% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 3.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 68.2% 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% | 68.2% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -15.0% |
| European Union | 9.6% | 11.5% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 3.1% | -2.7% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.2% | 6.9% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| Oceania | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.2% | 68.2% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 14.9% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 8.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 6.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 15% | 3.8% | -11.2% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 76.7% | -3.4% |
| Ireland | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Turkey | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.3% | 37.2% | 10.1% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Myddelton Square was 96.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.1% lower than the Barnsbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Myddelton Square has the 50th lowest crime rate of 140 local areas in Barnsbury and the 173rd lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.6%.

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 5 54 - 55 Myddelton Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2024-07-19 | £852,000 |
| Flat 5 56 - 57 Myddelton Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2020-10-14 | £975,466 |
| Flat 3 56 - 57 Myddelton Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £931,500 | 2012-05-25 | £1,351,695 |
| Flat 4 56 - 57 Myddelton Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £749,950 | 2011-09-09 | £1,124,359 |
| Flat 2 54 - 55 Myddelton Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2010-09-21 | £925,393 |
EC1R 1YA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 1YA 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 | 101 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 36 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 983 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,019 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 | 2,365 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,777 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 4,315 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 | 531 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vittoria Primary School Half Moon Crescent , Islington N1 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 557 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Primary School Killick Street , Pentonville Road N1 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 573 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Evangelist RC Primary School Duncan Street , Islington High Street N1 8BL | 3out of 4 | 615 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Copenhagen Primary School Treaty St , N1 0WF | 3out of 4 | 822 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 | 269 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,647 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,764 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 2,009 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 792 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 1,497 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 1,977 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,089 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,399 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 | 1,977 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,565 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,580 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gower School 10 Cynthia Street , Barnsbury N1 9JF | - not rated | 241 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pears Family School 4-8 Rodney Street , N1 9JH | 4out of 4 | 258 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| NAS Vanguard School Lollard Street , Kennington SE11 6QH | - not rated | 444 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City University Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB | - not rated | 751 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New River College Primary Cloudesley Square , N1 0HN | 3out of 4 | 830 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Church Myddelton Square | Trinity Church Myddelton Square, St Mark's Church | 70 yd | |
| Petals in the Mist | Petals in the Mist, 63 Amwell Street | 150 yd | |
| Ground Control | Ground Control, 61 Amwell Street | 152 yd | |
| The 411 | The 411, 409-411 St John Street | 192 yd | |
| Saint Espresso | Saint Espresso, 4 Angel House | 209 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George & Monkey | The George & Monkey, 68 Amwell Street | 113 yd | |
| The Castle Public House | The Castle Public House, 54 Pentonville Road | 180 yd | |
| The Shakespeare's Head Public House | The Shakespeare's Head Public House, 1 Arlington Way | 218 yd | |
| The Lexington | The Lexington, 96-98 Pentonville Road | 226 yd | |
| The Harlequin Public House | The Harlequin Public House, 27 Arlington Way | 235 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, 402-404 St John Street | 259 yd | |
| Green Home Food | Green Home Food, 428 St John Street | 271 yd | |
| Basilico | Basilico, Ground Floor | 271 yd | |
| Bumble And Sea | Street Record, Exmouth | 272 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Domino's Pizza, Basement And Ground Floors | 285 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 122-128 Pentonville Road | 312 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Foods, 62-64 Chapel Market | 350 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks & Spencer, Marks And Spencer | 390 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, Waitrose | 423 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 301 St John Street | 446 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Active Club (Islington Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 309 yd |
| City And Islington College (Centre Of Applied Sciences) 311-321 311-321 GOSWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 338 yd |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School DONEGAL STREET | health and fitness suite | 449 yd |
| The Gym (London Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 465 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Angel) 361-373 361-373 CITY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 468 yd |
| Ozone Leisure Club KING'S CROSS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 615 yd |
| Three Corners Adventure Playground NORTHAMPTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 616 yd |
| Sphera Health Club And Spa (Closed) Upper Street | health and fitness suite | 646 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Kings Cross) PENTONVILLE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 690 yd |
| Winton Primary School KILLICK STREET | 721 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 | 56.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 71.47 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 71.47 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.