Crawford Passage is in London and in Islington district. EC1R 3DP 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 Crawford Passage, London, EC1R 3DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1R 5ER, EC1R 3DJ, EC1R 3DB, EC1R 3DD, EC1R 5HL, EC1R 3DR, EC1R 5BD, EC1R 5EJ, EC1R 5EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EC1R 3DP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 42.7% | 50.2% | 7.5% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 57.3% | 49.8% | -7.5% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 3DP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.1% 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% | 66.1% | 11.1% | 37.9% | 28.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.7% | 23.7% | -9.0% | 44.2% | -20.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.5% | 1.3% | -2.2% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 6.3% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (93.9%) 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 | 69.7% | 73.1% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 24.7% |
| Good health | 23.4% | 20.8% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -12.8% |
| Fair health | 4.6% | 5.7% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -7.0% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 3DP this area, 2.6% 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 74.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -15.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.5% | 1.8% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -7.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.9% | 4% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -9.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.5% | 14.1% | 9.6% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 75.2% | 74.9% | -0.3% | 33.8% | 41.1% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2.6% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 5.3% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 90.8% | 74.7% | -16.1% | 81.4% | -6.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, just 49% 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 | 58.7% | 49% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -34.2% |
| European Union | 12.8% | 23.7% | 10.9% | 6.1% | 17.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 8.7% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 12.4% | 10.8% | -1.6% | 1.3% | 9.5% |
| Oceania | 4.1% | 2.1% | -2.0% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 14.4% 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 | 56.4% | 48.6% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -34.6% |
| 10+ Years | 10.6% | 14.4% | 3.8% | 9.8% | 4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.5% | 10.3% | -1.2% | 2.9% | 7.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 12.8% | 6.4% | 2.2% | 10.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.1% | 14% | -1.1% | 1.9% | 12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.4% | 76.7% | -19.3% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| France | 5.8% | 0.3% | 5.5% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 9.1% | 1.5% | 7.6% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 6.2% | 0.3% | 5.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.1% | 37.2% | 9.9% |
| Christian | 36.9% | 46.2% | -9.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Jewish | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crawford Passage was 587.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.8% higher than the Bread Street average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Crawford Passage has the 4th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Bread Street and the 12th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in City of London .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 108.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 5 2 - 3 Crawford Passage, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2018-11-06 | £863,834 |
| Flat 5 2 - 3 Crawford Passage, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £820,000 | 2012-11-14 | £1,181,036 |
| Flat 4 2 - 3 Crawford Passage, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2011-09-09 | £958,725 |
| Flat 8 2 - 3 Crawford Passage, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2011-03-14 | £1,028,315 |
| Flat 1 2 - 3 Crawford Passage, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £830,000 | 2010-09-16 | £1,333,596 |
EC1R 3DP 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.
The percentage of student residents living in EC1R 3DP 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 | 118 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 54 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 28 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 888 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 | 1,781 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,178 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 | 2,684 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,734 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 | 218 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School Baldwins Gardens , Holborn EC1N 7SD | 3out of 4 | 403 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Myddelton Junior School Myddelton Street , EC1R 1YR | - not rated | 475 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School John's Mews , WC1N 2NX | 4out of 4 | 549 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School Myddelton Street , EC1R 1YJ | 4out of 4 | 590 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 | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,798 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 1,798 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | - not rated | 1,803 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,904 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 815 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 820 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,305 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,159 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 | 2,910 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,659 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 4,522 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Junior School CITY JUNIOR SCHOOL , 4 GRAY'S INN PLACE WC1R 5EY | - not rated | 594 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallington School 8 Dallington Street , London EC1V 0BW | - not rated | 699 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City University Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB | - not rated | 763 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 | 799 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of the Arts London 272 High Holborn , WC1V 7EY | - not rated | 852 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coach and Horses | The Coach and Horses, 26-28 Ray Street | 46 yd | |
| Gather & Gather @ The Ray | Gather & Gather @ The Ray, 119 Farringdon Road | 83 yd | |
| Daffodil Mulligan | Daffodil Mulligan, Basement And Ground Floors | 112 yd | |
| The Drunken Butler Restaurant | The Drunken Butler Restaurant, Ground to Fifth Floors | 121 yd | |
| Kalbi Korean BBQ | Kalbi Korean BBQ, Unit 1, Rosebery Court | 135 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Public House | Eagle Public House, 159 Farringdon Road | 96 yd | |
| The Betsey Trotwood | The Betsey Trotwood, 56 Farringdon Road | 113 yd | |
| Gunmakers Arms | 13 Eyre Street Hill | 126 yd | |
| The Clerk and Well | 156 Clerkenwell Road | 166 yd | |
| Ninth Ward London | Ninth Ward London, Ground Floor Front | 179 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVREST FOODSERVICE | ADIDAS HERBAL HOUSE, 7 Back Hill | 126 yd | |
| DAD | 7 Warner Yard | 132 yd | |
| Kung Food | 158 Clerkenwell Road | 178 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, Ground Floor | 190 yd | |
| Subway | 95 Leather Lane | 216 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarket | Jameson House, 146-148 Clerkenwell Road | 142 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 39-43 Gray's Inn Road | 377 yd | |
| Tesco | 43-45 Farringdon Road | 462 yd | |
| Lily Maila | Lily Maila, Ground Floor Shop | 477 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 1 Brewhouse Yard | 540 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Farringdon) CLERKENWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 152 yd |
| Beauty & Fitness | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 241 yd |
| The Crypt On The Green CLERKENWELL CLOSE | 291 yd | |
| Juno Lucina (Closed) Turnmill Street | health and fitness suite | 300 yd |
| Three Corners Adventure Playground NORTHAMPTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 346 yd |
| Mob45 (Farringdon) FARRINGDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 471 yd |
| Ozone Leisure Club KING'S CROSS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 486 yd |
| Gymbox (Farringdon) 12A 12A LEATHER LANE | health and fitness suite | 547 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Bloomsbury) MECKLENBURGH PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 674 yd |
| Drakes Gym PARDON STREET | health and fitness suite | 709 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 | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| 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 | 3.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 161.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.