Rosebery Avenue is in London and in Islington district. EC1R 4QY 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 Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1R 4QR, EC1R 4SA, EC1R 4RQ, EC1R 0HX, EC1R 4QP, EC1R 4RR, EC1R 1UL, EC1R 1UQ, EC1R 4QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC1R 4QY is primarily male, with 53.5% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 42.3% | 46.5% | 4.2% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 57.7% | 53.5% | -4.2% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
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 4QY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.2% 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 | 65.6% | 66.2% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 28.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.6% | 26.2% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -18.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 4.1% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 (92.7%) 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 | 64.4% | 67% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 18.6% |
| Good health | 28% | 25.7% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -7.9% |
| Fair health | 5% | 6.1% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -6.6% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 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 4QY this area, 6.8% 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 79.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.3% | 6.8% | 3.5% | 18.2% | -11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -7.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.8% | 2.7% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -10.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 7.9% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -9.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 76.1% | 79.1% | 3.0% | 33.8% | 45.3% |
| Other | 6.9% | 1.7% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.5% 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 | 5.3% | 1.2% | -4.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 82.4% | 70.5% | -11.9% | 81.4% | -10.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 2% | 8.9% | 6.9% | 1.6% | 7.3% |
In this area, just 47.7% 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 | 57.1% | 47.7% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -35.5% |
| European Union | 17.4% | 21.7% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 15.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.2% | 11.6% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.7% | 6.7% | -2.0% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 6.1% | 4.7% | 0.3% | 5.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 17.4% 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 | 54.1% | 47.7% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -35.5% |
| 10+ Years | 9.5% | 17.4% | 7.9% | 9.8% | 7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.6% | 10.7% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 7.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.7% | 12.2% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 10.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.1% | 11.9% | -3.2% | 1.9% | 10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.7% | 76.7% | -20.0% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 4.6% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| Germany | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 6.1% | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Other Europe | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.5% | 0.3% | 5.2% |
| Oceania | 5.2% | 0.1% | 5.1% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 29.4% | 46.2% | -16.8% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 11.3% | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| Not answered | 11.3% | 6.0% | 5.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rosebery Avenue was 767.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.2% higher than the Bread Street average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Rosebery Avenue has the 3rd highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Bread Street and the 9th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in City of London .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 90.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.8%.

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 1 84 - 86 Rosebery Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2013-03-22 | £571,585 |
| Flat 2 84 - 86 Rosebery Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £542,000 | 2012-11-23 | £775,177 |
| Flat 2 84 - 86 Rosebery Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2007-02-01 | £679,815 |
| Basement And Ground Floor Premises 84 - 86 Rosebery Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £79,999 | 2003-07-31 | £193,949 |
| Flat 2 84 - 86 Rosebery Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 1999-08-03 | £689,714 |
EC1R 4QY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 171 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 75 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Other | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 831 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 | 1,364 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 | 2,488 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,716 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 4,340 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 | 310 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School 38 Laystall Street , EC1R 4PQ | 4out of 4 | 570 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 | 756 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 | 763 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moreland Primary School Moreland Street , EC1V 8BB | 3out of 4 | 827 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 | 724 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,718 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 1,850 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,965 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | 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 | 655 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 1,170 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,673 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 | 2,233 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 | 2,448 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,106 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,526 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City University Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB | - not rated | 595 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gower School 10 Cynthia Street , Barnsbury N1 9JF | - not rated | 641 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pears Family School 4-8 Rodney Street , N1 9JH | 4out of 4 | 644 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| NAS Vanguard School Lollard Street , Kennington SE11 6QH | - not rated | 690 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallington School 8 Dallington Street , London EC1V 0BW | - not rated | 792 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body & Soul | Body & Soul, St Ives House | 34 yd | |
| Briki | Briki, 67 Exmouth Market | 38 yd | |
| The Urdang The Old Finsbury Town Hall | The Urdang The Old Finsbury Town Hall, Rosebery Avenue | 42 yd | |
| Furanxo Exmouth Market | Furanxo Exmouth Market, 63 Exmouth Market | 45 yd | |
| Santore Ristorante Italiano | Santore Ristorante Italiano, Ground Floor | 46 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old China Hand | Old China Hand, Ground Floor | 36 yd | |
| Cafe Kick | Cafe Kick, Shop | 86 yd | |
| Wilmington Arms | Wilmington Arms, 69 Rosebery Avenue | 138 yd | |
| Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings | Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings, Basement to First | 161 yd | |
| Eagle Public House | Eagle Public House, 159 Farringdon Road | 320 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, 21 Exmouth Market | 165 yd | |
| Rosebery Kebab House | Rosebery Kebab House, 63-65 Rosebery Avenue | 167 yd | |
| City Delight | City Delight, Ground Floor | 370 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, Basement And Ground Floors | 485 yd | |
| The Green | The Green, Basement And Ground Floor | 487 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 301 St John Street | 308 yd | |
| Lily Maila | Lily Maila, Ground Floor Shop | 499 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 174 St John Street | 541 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarket | Jameson House, 146-148 Clerkenwell Road | 550 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 1 Brewhouse Yard | 573 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Three Corners Adventure Playground NORTHAMPTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 173 yd |
| Beauty & Fitness | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 367 yd |
| Ozone Leisure Club KING'S CROSS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 396 yd |
| The Crypt On The Green CLERKENWELL CLOSE | 453 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Farringdon) CLERKENWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 521 yd |
| City And Islington College (Centre Of Applied Sciences) 311-321 311-321 GOSWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 526 yd |
| The Gym (London Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 568 yd |
| Juno Lucina (Closed) Turnmill Street | health and fitness suite | 585 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Islington Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 623 yd |
| Drakes Gym PARDON STREET | health and fitness suite | 702 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.