Overview of EC1R 3EA

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Farringdon Road is in London and in Islington district. EC1R 3EA 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 Farringdon Road, London, EC1R 3EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: EC1R 4PX, EC1R 0JQ, EC1R 3AL, EC1R 4RX, EC1R 5HH, EC1R 3AP, EC1R 5HP, EC1R 4SH, EC1R 5HL.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EC1R 3EA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female42.7%50.2%7.5% 51.0% -0.8%
Male57.3%49.8%-7.5% 49.0% 0.8%

Partnership Status

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 3EA, 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single55%66.1%11.1% 37.9% 28.2%
Married: Opposite sex32.7%23.7%-9.0% 44.2% -20.5%
Married: Same sex3.5%1.3%-2.2% 0.3% 1.0%
Separated1.5%1.8%0.3% 2.2% -0.4%
Divorced6.4%6.3%-0.1% 9.1% -2.8%
Widowed1%0.9%-0.1% 6.1% -5.2%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health69.7%73.1%3.4% 48.4% 24.7%
Good health23.4%20.8%-2.6% 33.6% -12.8%
Fair health4.6%5.7%1.1% 12.7% -7.0%
Bad health0.9%0.4%-0.5% 4.0% -3.6%
Very bad health1.4%0%-1.4% 1.2% -1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 3EA 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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications3%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 Levels5.9%4%-1.9% 13.4% -9.4%
Apprenticeship0.5%0%-0.5% 5.3% -5.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels4.5%14.1%9.6% 16.9% -2.8%
Degree or Similar75.2%74.9%-0.3% 33.8% 41.1%
Other6.4%2.6%-3.8% 2.8% -0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese1.8%4.9%3.1% 0.7% 4.2%
Indian0.5%5.3%4.8% 3.1% 2.2%
Pakistani0.5%0.8%0.3% 2.7% -1.9%
Other Asian1.8%2.9%1.1% 1.6% 1.3%
Black African0.5%0.8%0.3% 2.5% -1.7%
Black Caribbean0%0.8%0.8% 1.0% -0.2%
Other Black0.5%0%-0.5% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian0.9%1.6%0.7% 0.8% 0.8%
Mixed White and African0.5%0.4%-0.1% 0.4% 0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%0.8%0.8% 0.9% -0.1%
Mixed Other1.4%2.4%1.0% 0.8% 1.6%
White90.8%74.7%-16.1% 81.4% -6.7%
Roma0%0.8%0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
Arab0%0.8%0.8% 0.6% 0.2%
Other0.9%2.9%2.0% 1.6% 1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, just 49% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom58.7%49%-9.7% 83.2% -34.2%
European Union12.8%23.7%10.9% 6.1% 17.6%
Rest of Europe3.2%2.9%-0.3% 0.8% 2.1%
Africa1.4%2.9%1.5% 2.7% 0.2%
Middle East and Asia6.9%8.7%1.8% 5.6% 3.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean12.4%10.8%-1.6% 1.3% 9.5%
Oceania4.1%2.1%-2.0% 0.3% 1.8%
British Overseas0.5%0%-0.5% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK56.4%48.6%-7.8% 83.2% -34.6%
10+ Years10.6%14.4%3.8% 9.8% 4.6%
5-10 Years11.5%10.3%-1.2% 2.9% 7.4%
2-5 Years6.4%12.8%6.4% 2.2% 10.6%
Less than 2 years15.1%14%-1.1% 1.9% 12.1%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom57.4% 76.7% -19.3%
Ireland2.9% 0.6% 2.3%
France5.8% 0.3% 5.5%
Germany1.7% 0.2% 1.5%
Italy2.9% 0.6% 2.3%
Spain1.2% 0.4% 0.8%
Poland0.4% 1.3% -0.9%
Romania0.4% 0.9% -0.5%
Other EU countries9.1% 1.5% 7.6%
Turkey0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
Other Europe0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
Central and Western Africa0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
South and Eastern Africa1.2% 0.2% 1.0%
Middle East0.8% 0.1% 0.7%
Eastern Asia2.5% 0.3% 2.2%
Southern Asia0.4% 1.2% -0.8%
South-East Asia0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
North America and the Caribbean6.2% 0.3% 5.9%
Central and South America0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
Oceania2.1% 0.1% 2.0%
No passport held1.7% 13.5% -11.8%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion47.1% 37.2% 9.9%
Christian36.9% 46.2% -9.3%
Buddhist0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Hindu3.7% 1.7% 2.0%
Jewish2.5% 0.5% 2.0%
Muslim2% 6.5% -4.5%
Sikh0.4% 0.9% -0.5%
Other religion0.8% 0.6% 0.2%
Not answered6.1% 6.0% 0.1%

Safety

Is Farringdon Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farringdon Road was 607.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.4% higher than the Bread Street average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.

Farringdon Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Bread Street and the 11th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in City of London .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 97.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.3%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£64,100
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in EC1R 3EA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Farringdon Road are based on 239 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Islington.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Farringdon Road, London, EC1R 3EA

Estimated Average Property Prices for EC1R 3EA

Average Price
£748,252
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£1,915,968
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£645,309
Other
£43,778

Estimated Average Property Prices for Farringdon Road

Average Price
£1,183,232
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£1,831,776
Detached
£1,753,879
Flats/Maisonettes
£782,528
Other
£4,025,006

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Farringdon Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
The Penny Black Public House, 106 Farringdon Road, London, Greater London
Other, an established residential building
£75,0002023-09-14 £71,821
Second And Third Floor Flat 100 Farringdon Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£720,0002023-07-10 £700,960
Flat E Penny Black House, 106 Farringdon Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£540,0002023-07-05 £525,720
Flat C Penny Black House, 106 Farringdon Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£781,0002022-09-30 £740,758
98 Farringdon Road, London, Greater London
Other, an established residential building
£15,0002018-01-23 £15,122
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for EC1R 3EA

Employment

EC1R 3EA 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 3EA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee118
Student (economically inactive)29
Retired20
Self-Employed19
Part-Time Employee17
Other8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)8
Unemployed7
Looking after home or family0
Long-Term Sick or disabled0

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities54
Financial and insurance activities28
Information and communication21
Other12
Education10
Human health and social work activities9
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles8
Administrative and support service activities6
Accommodation and food service activities5
Manufacturing2
Real estate activities2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security2
Transport and storage2
Construction1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Thomas Coram Centre
49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY
4out of 4 679 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 1,486 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 2,700 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Columbia Market Nursery School
Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG
4out of 4 2,861 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 4,187 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Christopher Hatton Primary School
38 Laystall Street , EC1R 4PQ
4out of 4 331 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
Myddelton Street , EC1R 1YJ
4out of 4 515 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
John's Mews , WC1N 2NX
4out of 4 517 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Baldwins Gardens , Holborn EC1N 7SD
3out of 4 633 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
Compton Street , Goswell Road EC1V 0EU
3out of 4 828 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG
4out of 4 920 yd Community school No Girls More About School
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ
1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY
3out of 4 1,654 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
City of London Academy Islington
Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ
4out of 4 1,695 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Central Foundation Boys' School
Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH
4out of 4 1,961 yd Voluntary aided school No Boys More About School
Regent High School
Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX
3out of 4 1,963 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

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 560 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre)
42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ
- not rated 936 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
City Lit
Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA
- not rated 1,421 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
WM College
44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR
- not rated 2,188 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Workers' Educational Association
4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW
- not rated 2,333 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Mary Magdalene Academy
Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG
3out of 4 2,671 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Ark Globe Academy
Harper Road , SE1 6AG
3out of 4 3,951 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Ark King Solomon Academy
Penfold Street , NW1 6RU
4out of 4 4,372 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
Great Ormond Street , Camden WC1N 3JH
4out of 4 726 yd Foundation special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
City University
Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB
- not rated 773 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Pears Family School
4-8 Rodney Street , N1 9JH
4out of 4 813 yd Free schools alternative provision No Mixed More About School
The Gower School
10 Cynthia Street , Barnsbury N1 9JF
- not rated 816 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Dallington School
8 Dallington Street , London EC1V 0BW
- not rated 859 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
La Petite FermeLa Petite Ferme, 102-104 Farringdon Road4 yd
The Quality Chop House RestaurantThe Quality Chop House Restaurant, 92-94 Farringdon Road17 yd
The Clerkenwell TavernThe Clerkenwell Tavern, 2 Exmouth Market25 yd
Astro Tapas and Cocktail BarAstro Tapas and Cocktail Bar, Shop28 yd
Anilo's KitchenAnilo's Kitchen, 6 Exmouth Market31 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Eagle Public HouseEagle Public House, 159 Farringdon Road94 yd
Wilmington ArmsWilmington Arms, 69 Rosebery Avenue146 yd
Cafe KickCafe Kick, Shop166 yd
Bourne & Hollingsworth BuildingsBourne & Hollingsworth Buildings, Basement to First228 yd
Old China HandOld China Hand, Ground Floor243 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Pret A MangerPret A Manger, 21 Exmouth Market94 yd
Rosebery Kebab HouseRosebery Kebab House, 63-65 Rosebery Avenue121 yd
DAD7 Warner Yard242 yd
EVREST FOODSERVICEADIDAS HERBAL HOUSE, 7 Back Hill312 yd
Kung Food158 Clerkenwell Road335 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Sainsburys SupermarketJameson House, 146-148 Clerkenwell Road322 yd
Co-operative Food39-43 Gray's Inn Road466 yd
Lily MailaLily Maila, Ground Floor Shop525 yd
Sainsbury'sSainsbury's, 301 St John Street540 yd
WaitroseWaitrose, 174 St John Street589 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Beauty & Fitness
health and fitness suite, swimming pool145 yd
Three Corners Adventure Playground
NORTHAMPTON ROAD
artificial grass pitch270 yd
Ozone Leisure Club
KING'S CROSS ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool326 yd
Pure Gym (Farringdon)
CLERKENWELL ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool335 yd
The Crypt On The Green
CLERKENWELL CLOSE
386 yd
Juno Lucina (Closed)
Turnmill Street
health and fitness suite456 yd
Nuffield Health (Bloomsbury)
MECKLENBURGH PLACE
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool622 yd
Calthorpe Project
258-274 258-274 GRAY'S INN ROAD
artificial grass pitch631 yd
Mob45 (Farringdon)
FARRINGDON ROAD
health and fitness suite651 yd
Gymbox (Farringdon)
12A 12A LEATHER LANE
health and fitness suite734 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 90.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 90.6%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 90.6%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed77.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed97.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed15.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.