Farringdon Road is in London and in Islington district. EC1R 3BU is located in the Clerkenwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington South and Finsbury. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Farringdon Road, London, EC1R 3BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1R 3BX, EC1R 5XB, EC1R 3DR, EC1R 5EJ, EC1R 3AJ, EC1R 5BL, EC1R 0QN, EC1R 3DJ, EC1M 3LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC1R 3BU has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.5% of the population 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 | 38.4% | 56.5% | 18.1% | 51.0% | 5.5% |
| Male | 61.6% | 43.5% | -18.1% | 49.0% | -5.5% |
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 3BU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.4% 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 | 63.4% | 68.4% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 30.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.9% | 15.5% | -9.4% | 44.2% | -28.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 11.2% | 5.1% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (87.9%) 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 | 66.5% | 65.1% | -1.4% | 48.4% | 16.7% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 22.8% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -10.8% |
| Fair health | 4.5% | 10.7% | 6.2% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 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 3BU this area, 8.2% 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 70.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 0.9% | 8.2% | 7.3% | 18.2% | -10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 13.4% | -9.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 11.1% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 81.2% | 70.5% | -10.7% | 33.8% | 36.7% |
| Other | 6.1% | 5.8% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.2% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 6.3% | 12.8% | 6.5% | 0.7% | 12.1% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 4.9% | 10.5% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 8.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4% | 1.8% | -2.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 76.3% | 61.2% | -15.1% | 81.4% | -20.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1.3% | 5% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, just 35.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47.8% | 35.6% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -47.6% |
| European Union | 18.8% | 27.8% | 9.0% | 6.1% | 21.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 4% | 2.3% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.4% | 20.8% | 7.4% | 5.6% | 15.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.5% | 5.1% | -3.4% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Oceania | 5.8% | 5.1% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 4.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 35.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 15.8% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 46.9% | 35.8% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -47.4% |
| 10+ Years | 11.2% | 15.8% | 4.6% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 17.9% | 14.9% | -3.0% | 2.9% | 12.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.6% | 14% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 11.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.5% | 19.5% | 7.0% | 1.9% | 17.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47.7% | 76.7% | -29.0% |
| Ireland | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| France | 7.9% | 0.3% | 7.6% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Other Europe | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 11.7% | 0.3% | 11.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 0.3% | 4.4% |
| Oceania | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.6% | 37.2% | 14.4% |
| Christian | 31.6% | 46.2% | -14.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 10.7% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farringdon Road was 279.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.0% lower than the Bread Street average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Farringdon Road has the 17th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Bread Street and the 30th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in City of London .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105 - 107 Farringdon Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,150,000 | 2019-09-20 | £2,178,491 |
| Fifth Floor Premises 105 - 107 Farringdon Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £886,500 | 2019-09-20 | £898,248 |
| Lower Ground And Ground Floor Premises 105 - 107 Farringdon Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,580,000 | 2019-06-03 | £2,725,313 |
| Fifth Floor Premises 105 - 107 Farringdon Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2015-10-13 | £1,055,308 |
EC1R 3BU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% 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 3BU 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.
The percentage of student residents living in EC1R 3BU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Part-Time Employee | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 56 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 52 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 906 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 | 1,810 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 | 2,691 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,730 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 | 3,921 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Hatton Primary School 38 Laystall Street , EC1R 4PQ | 4out of 4 | 220 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School Baldwins Gardens , Holborn EC1N 7SD | 3out of 4 | 381 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School John's Mews , WC1N 2NX | 4out of 4 | 555 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School Myddelton Street , EC1R 1YJ | 4out of 4 | 610 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 | 674 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 | 1,213 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 1,796 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,816 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,925 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 2,034 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 | 844 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 980 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,292 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,150 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,491 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 | 2,937 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,631 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,532 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 | 695 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City University Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB | - not rated | 774 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH Great Ormond Street , Camden WC1N 3JH | 4out of 4 | 806 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of the Arts London 272 High Holborn , WC1V 7EY | - not rated | 839 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charterhouse Square School 40 Charterhouse Square , EC1M 6EA | - not rated | 863 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gather & Gather @ The Ray | Gather & Gather @ The Ray, 119 Farringdon Road | 86 yd | |
| The Coach and Horses | The Coach and Horses, 26-28 Ray Street | 123 yd | |
| Sessions Arts Club | Sessions Arts Club, Third Floor, The Old Sessions House | 131 yd | |
| The Old Sessions House | The Old Sessions House, 22 Clerkenwell Green | 131 yd | |
| Ngon Ngon | 144 Clerkenwell Road | 159 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ninth Ward London | Ninth Ward London, Ground Floor Front | 22 yd | |
| The Betsey Trotwood | The Betsey Trotwood, 56 Farringdon Road | 87 yd | |
| City Pride Public House | City Pride Public House, 28 Farringdon Lane | 88 yd | |
| The Green | The Green, 29 Clerkenwell Green | 106 yd | |
| Hat & Tun | 3 Hatton Wall | 110 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, Ground Floor | 33 yd | |
| EVREST FOODSERVICE | ADIDAS HERBAL HOUSE, 7 Back Hill | 146 yd | |
| The Green | The Green, Basement And Ground Floor | 208 yd | |
| LEBANESE GRILL EXPRESS | 84 Leather Lane | 220 yd | |
| Burger Makers | Pitch 80, Leather Lane Market, Leather Lane | 222 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarket | Jameson House, 146-148 Clerkenwell Road | 173 yd | |
| Tesco | 43-45 Farringdon Road | 322 yd | |
| Lily Maila | Lily Maila, Ground Floor Shop | 380 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 1 Brewhouse Yard | 430 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 17-23 Farringdon Road | 435 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Farringdon) CLERKENWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 50 yd |
| Juno Lucina (Closed) Turnmill Street | health and fitness suite | 141 yd |
| The Crypt On The Green CLERKENWELL CLOSE | 182 yd | |
| Mob45 (Farringdon) FARRINGDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 326 yd |
| Three Corners Adventure Playground NORTHAMPTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 375 yd |
| Beauty & Fitness | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 400 yd |
| Gymbox (Farringdon) 12A 12A LEATHER LANE | health and fitness suite | 464 yd |
| Drakes Gym PARDON STREET | health and fitness suite | 597 yd |
| Ozone Leisure Club KING'S CROSS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 640 yd |
| Citysport GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 697 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.