Laystall Street is in London and in Camden district. EC1R 4PG is located in the Holborn & Covent Garden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Holborn and St Pancras. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Laystall Street, London, EC1R 4PG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1R 5EQ, EC1R 5DW, EC1R 4PA, EC1R 5LJ, EC1R 5DH, EC1R 5DU, EC1R 5DX, EC1R 5EE, EC1R 5DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC1R 4PG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 49.6% | 53% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 50.4% | 47% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 4PG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.7% 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 | 60.5% | 57.7% | -2.8% | 37.9% | 19.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.7% | 20.9% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -23.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 11.5% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 44.4% | 41.4% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 34% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 14.6% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 9% | 6.3% | -2.7% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16% | 17.5% | 1.5% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 6% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.6% | 9.8% | 2.2% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 17.5% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.7% | 41% | -2.7% | 33.8% | 7.2% |
| Other | 10.9% | 6% | -4.9% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.9% 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 | 8.3% | 14.6% | 6.3% | 1.1% | 13.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 6% | 6.0% | 0.7% | 5.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 1.1% | -3.4% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 8.3% | 10.4% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 7.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 3.8% | 0.7% | -3.1% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 3.8% | 2.6% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 66.2% | 45.9% | -20.3% | 81.4% | -35.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 2.3% | 4.9% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, just 49.1% 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 | 63.9% | 49.1% | -14.8% | 83.2% | -34.1% |
| European Union | 13.5% | 16% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 8.2% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 17.1% | 8.8% | 5.6% | 11.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6% | 4.5% | -1.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 33.2% 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 | 60.9% | 49.3% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -33.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 33.2% | 30.9% | 9.8% | 23.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 4.1% | -1.9% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 6.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.1% | 6.7% | -17.4% | 1.9% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.2% | 76.7% | -9.5% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 6% | 0.6% | 5.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 3.4% | 0.2% | 3.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.4% | 37.2% | -9.8% |
| Christian | 40.2% | 46.2% | -6.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 17.3% | 6.5% | 10.8% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 10.9% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Laystall Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Holborn & Covent Garden average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% 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 8 18 - 20 Laystall Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2022-05-03 | £437,000 |
| Flat 1 18 - 20 Laystall Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £610,000 | 2014-05-27 | £628,209 |
| Flat 2 18 - 20 Laystall Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2014-05-15 | £669,403 |
| Flat 8 18 - 20 Laystall Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £405,600 | 2013-07-19 | £455,919 |
| Flat 7 18 - 20 Laystall Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2012-06-28 | £467,188 |
The percentage of student residents living in EC1R 4PG 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 | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 799 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 | 1,828 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,121 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 | 2,872 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,904 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 | 65 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School Baldwins Gardens , Holborn EC1N 7SD | 3out of 4 | 268 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 | 390 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Myddelton Junior School Myddelton Street , EC1R 1YR | - not rated | 647 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clerkenwell Parochial CofE Primary School Amwell Street , EC1R 1UN | - not rated | 745 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,285 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,830 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Nautical, City of London Academy 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,952 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | - not rated | 1,952 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | - not rated | 1,965 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | 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 | 776 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 780 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,122 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 1,396 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,312 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 | 3,033 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,608 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 4,372 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 | 426 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH Great Ormond Street , Camden WC1N 3JH | 4out of 4 | 641 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of the Arts London 272 High Holborn , WC1V 7EY | - not rated | 670 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Davies's College 25 Old Gloucester Street , Queen Square WC1N 3AF | - not rated | 844 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallington School 8 Dallington Street , London EC1V 0BW | - not rated | 871 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tohbang Korean Restaurant | 164 Clerkenwell Road | 45 yd | |
| LA CASETTA | 160 Clerkenwell Road | 48 yd | |
| FIDELIO | 91-95 Clerkenwell Road | 75 yd | |
| The King Of Falafel | 166-168 Clerkenwell Road | 87 yd | |
| Brothers Cafe | 99 Leather Lane | 111 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Clerk and Well | 156 Clerkenwell Road | 62 yd | |
| Gunmakers Arms | 13 Eyre Street Hill | 70 yd | |
| The Griffin | 125 Clerkenwell Road | 109 yd | |
| Craft Beer Company | 82 Leather Lane | 196 yd | |
| The Yorkshire Grey | 2 Theobald's Road | 199 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kung Food | 158 Clerkenwell Road | 55 yd | |
| DAD | 7 Warner Yard | 76 yd | |
| Oriental taste | 33-35 Laystall Street | 96 yd | |
| Subway | 95 Leather Lane | 115 yd | |
| EVREST FOODSERVICE | ADIDAS HERBAL HOUSE, 7 Back Hill | 137 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarket | Jameson House, 146-148 Clerkenwell Road | 114 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 39-43 Gray's Inn Road | 193 yd | |
| Tesco | 43-45 Farringdon Road | 480 yd | |
| TESCO | Tesco Express 19-21, High Holborn | 481 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 323-324 High Holborn, London | 531 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Farringdon) CLERKENWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 240 yd |
| Beauty & Fitness | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 272 yd |
| Juno Lucina (Closed) Turnmill Street | health and fitness suite | 402 yd |
| The Crypt On The Green CLERKENWELL CLOSE | 453 yd | |
| Gymbox (Farringdon) 12A 12A LEATHER LANE | health and fitness suite | 467 yd |
| Mob45 (Farringdon) FARRINGDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 500 yd |
| Ozone Leisure Club KING'S CROSS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 517 yd |
| Three Corners Adventure Playground NORTHAMPTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 530 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Holborn) Lacon House Lacon House Theobalds Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 547 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Bloomsbury) MECKLENBURGH PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 566 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 | 84 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.