Rosebery Avenue is in London and in Islington district. EC1R 4RJ 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 4RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WC1X 0ES, EC1R 4QB, WC1X 0EX, EC1R 4RR, EC1R 4SD, EC1R 4QL, WC1X 0ET, WC1X 0ER, EC1R 4RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EC1R 4RJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 51.8% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 51.3% | 48.2% | -3.1% | 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 4RJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.5% 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 | 47.1% | 57.5% | 10.4% | 37.9% | 19.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.9% | 27.4% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -16.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 7.3% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 4.1% | -5.2% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 44.1% | 49% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 30.2% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 15.7% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 4.7% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
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 44.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.5% | 18.2% | -6.3% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 6.8% | 0.4% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.8% | 10% | 2.2% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 15.5% | 8.1% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.7% | 44.5% | 4.8% | 33.8% | 10.7% |
| Other | 11.3% | 3.2% | -8.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.9% 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 | 5.5% | 5.2% | -0.3% | 1.1% | 4.1% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| White | 74.8% | 65.9% | -8.9% | 81.4% | -15.5% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 15.1% | 14.7% | 1.6% | 13.5% |
In this area, 65.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.3% | 65.1% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -18.1% |
| European Union | 10.9% | 12.5% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 3.9% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 8.6% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 6.7% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.6% | 65.6% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -17.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 22.1% | 17.5% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 5.1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.3% | 3.6% | -15.7% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.7% | 76.7% | -10.0% |
| France | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 36.9% | 46.2% | -9.3% |
| Jewish | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 15.3% | 6.5% | 8.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rosebery Avenue was 395.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.9% higher than the Bread Street average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rosebery Avenue has the 12th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Bread Street and the 23rd highest crime rate of 58 local areas in City of London .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 128.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.2%.

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 6 Greenwood House Rosebery Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2011-02-18 | £565,994 |
| Flat 14 Greenwood House Rosebery Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2010-10-07 | £308,750 |
| Flat 10 Greenwood House Rosebery Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2008-12-10 | £474,858 |
The percentage of student residents living in EC1R 4RJ 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 | 68 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 828 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 | 1,467 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,000 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 | 2,524 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,706 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Myddelton Junior School Myddelton Street , EC1R 1YR | - not rated | 222 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clerkenwell Parochial CofE Primary School Amwell Street , EC1R 1UN | - not rated | 271 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clerkenwell Parochial CofE Primary School Amwell Street , EC1R 1UN | - not rated | 271 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School Myddelton Street , EC1R 1YJ | 4out of 4 | 337 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School 38 Laystall Street , EC1R 4PQ | 4out of 4 | 468 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 | 838 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,523 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 1,523 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,760 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | - not rated | 1,821 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 | 671 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 677 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 1,029 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,582 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,199 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 | 2,561 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,993 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 4,527 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 | 601 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallington School 8 Dallington Street , London EC1V 0BW | - not rated | 737 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gower School 10 Cynthia Street , Barnsbury N1 9JF | - not rated | 752 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pears Family School 4-8 Rodney Street , N1 9JH | 4out of 4 | 754 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH Great Ormond Street , Camden WC1N 3JH | 4out of 4 | 904 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kolossi | The Kolossi, 56-60 Rosebery Avenue | 47 yd | |
| GAIL's Exmouth Market | GAIL's Exmouth Market, Basement And Ground Floor | 54 yd | |
| BE-OOM | BE-OOM, Basement and Ground Floor | 59 yd | |
| Big T's Burgers N Wings | Big T's Burgers N Wings, 59-61 Rosebery Avenue | 60 yd | |
| Devotion Coffee | Devotion Coffee, 55-57 Rosebery Avenue | 68 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington Arms | Wilmington Arms, 69 Rosebery Avenue | 25 yd | |
| Cafe Kick | Cafe Kick, Shop | 57 yd | |
| Old China Hand | Old China Hand, Ground Floor | 90 yd | |
| Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings | Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings, Basement to First | 208 yd | |
| Eagle Public House | Eagle Public House, 159 Farringdon Road | 255 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosebery Kebab House | Rosebery Kebab House, 63-65 Rosebery Avenue | 56 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, 21 Exmouth Market | 74 yd | |
| DAD | 7 Warner Yard | 408 yd | |
| City Delight | City Delight, Ground Floor | 475 yd | |
| EVREST FOODSERVICE | ADIDAS HERBAL HOUSE, 7 Back Hill | 476 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 301 St John Street | 423 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarket | Jameson House, 146-148 Clerkenwell Road | 488 yd | |
| Lily Maila | Lily Maila, Ground Floor Shop | 558 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 174 St John Street | 610 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 39-43 Gray's Inn Road | 619 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Three Corners Adventure Playground NORTHAMPTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 239 yd |
| Beauty & Fitness | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 258 yd |
| Ozone Leisure Club KING'S CROSS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 291 yd |
| The Crypt On The Green CLERKENWELL CLOSE | 471 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Farringdon) CLERKENWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 484 yd |
| Juno Lucina (Closed) Turnmill Street | health and fitness suite | 579 yd |
| Calthorpe Project 258-274 258-274 GRAY'S INN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 612 yd |
| City And Islington College (Centre Of Applied Sciences) 311-321 311-321 GOSWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 630 yd |
| The Gym (London Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 680 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Bloomsbury) MECKLENBURGH PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 685 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 192.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.