Hardwick Street is in London and in Islington district. EC1R 4UG is located in the Clerkenwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington South and Finsbury. This postcode has been in use since 2002-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hardwick Street, London, EC1R 4UG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1R 4UF, EC1R 4RB, EC1R 1UP, EC1R 1UL, EC1R 1UQ, WC1X 0EH, WC1X 0EJ, WC1X 0JN, EC1R 4QX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EC1R 4UG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents 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 | 47.7% | 49.5% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 52.3% | 50.5% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 4UG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.3% 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 | 56.5% | 56.3% | -0.2% | 37.9% | 18.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.6% | 29.9% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -14.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 6.8% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (92.8%) 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 | 62.1% | 65.6% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 17.2% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 27.2% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 6% | 4.8% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -7.9% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 4UG this area, 5.5% 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 77%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.3% | 5.5% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4% | 2.3% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -10.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.6% | 10% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 79.6% | 77% | -2.6% | 33.8% | 43.2% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.6% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.2% 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 | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 5.7% | 5.4% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 4.7% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 75.2% | 69.2% | -6.0% | 81.4% | -12.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
In this area, just 43.9% 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 | 51.5% | 43.9% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -39.3% |
| European Union | 18.5% | 23.9% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 17.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.7% | 4.8% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.5% | 9.1% | -0.4% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.9% | 11.2% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 9.9% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 23% 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 | 49.3% | 43.8% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -39.4% |
| 10+ Years | 10.6% | 23% | 12.4% | 9.8% | 13.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.9% | 13% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 10.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 12% | 8.5% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 6.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.2% | 11.8% | -5.4% | 1.9% | 9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.2% | 76.7% | -20.5% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 6.3% | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 4.2% | 0.4% | 3.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 6% | 1.5% | 4.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 6.6% | 0.3% | 6.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 3.3% | 0.1% | 3.2% |
| No passport held | 1.5% | 13.5% | -12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.2% | 37.2% | 12.0% |
| Christian | 34.1% | 46.2% | -12.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hardwick Street was 43.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.7% lower than the Barnsbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hardwick Street has the 16th lowest crime rate of 140 local areas in Barnsbury and the 48th lowest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.6%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% 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 The Hydra Building, 10 Hardwick Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-08-18 | £479,730 |
| Flat 8 The Hydra Building, 10 Hardwick Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2022-05-31 | £652,958 |
| B4 The Hydra Building, 10 Hardwick Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2022-02-28 | £685,347 |
| Flat 3 The Hydra Building, 10 Hardwick Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £735,000 | 2018-06-15 | £740,213 |
| Flat 12 The Hydra Building, 10 Hardwick Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2018-06-12 | £830,851 |
EC1R 4UG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
EC1R 4UG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 171 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 78 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 66 |
| Education | 24 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Other | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 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 | 832 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 | 1,229 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 | 2,476 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,759 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portman Early Childhood Centre 12 Salisbury Street , NW8 8DE | 4out of 4 | 4,303 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 | 354 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School 38 Laystall Street , EC1R 4PQ | 4out of 4 | 690 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winton Primary School Killick Street , Pentonville Road N1 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 740 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 | 844 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Evangelist RC Primary School Duncan Street , Islington High Street N1 8BL | 3out of 4 | 855 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 583 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,651 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,867 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 1,917 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | 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 | 631 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 1,230 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,774 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,089 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,304 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 | 2,316 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,247 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,504 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gower School 10 Cynthia Street , Barnsbury N1 9JF | - not rated | 501 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pears Family School 4-8 Rodney Street , N1 9JH | 4out of 4 | 504 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| NAS Vanguard School Lollard Street , Kennington SE11 6QH | - not rated | 617 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City University Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB | - not rated | 640 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallington School 8 Dallington Street , London EC1V 0BW | - not rated | 893 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 | 109 yd | |
| The Urdang The Old Finsbury Town Hall | The Urdang The Old Finsbury Town Hall, Rosebery Avenue | 126 yd | |
| Briki | Briki, 67 Exmouth Market | 180 yd | |
| Santore Ristorante Italiano | Santore Ristorante Italiano, Ground Floor | 183 yd | |
| Myddleton's Deli | Myddleton's Deli, 25 Lloyd Baker Street | 184 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old China Hand | Old China Hand, Ground Floor | 126 yd | |
| Cafe Kick | Cafe Kick, Shop | 204 yd | |
| Wilmington Arms | Wilmington Arms, 69 Rosebery Avenue | 218 yd | |
| The Shakespeare's Head Public House | The Shakespeare's Head Public House, 1 Arlington Way | 271 yd | |
| The George & Monkey | The George & Monkey, 68 Amwell Street | 274 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosebery Kebab House | Rosebery Kebab House, 63-65 Rosebery Avenue | 248 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, 21 Exmouth Market | 266 yd | |
| City Delight | City Delight, Ground Floor | 443 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, 402-404 St John Street | 470 yd | |
| Bumble And Sea | Street Record, Exmouth | 479 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 301 St John Street | 314 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 122-128 Pentonville Road | 549 yd | |
| Lily Maila | Lily Maila, Ground Floor Shop | 622 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 174 St John Street | 656 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarket | Jameson House, 146-148 Clerkenwell Road | 676 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Three Corners Adventure Playground NORTHAMPTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 306 yd |
| Ozone Leisure Club KING'S CROSS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 386 yd |
| Beauty & Fitness | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 444 yd |
| City And Islington College (Centre Of Applied Sciences) 311-321 311-321 GOSWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 455 yd |
| The Gym (London Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 526 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Islington Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 528 yd |
| The Crypt On The Green CLERKENWELL CLOSE | 593 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Angel) 361-373 361-373 CITY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 641 yd |
| Pure Gym (Farringdon) CLERKENWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 657 yd |
| Calthorpe Project 258-274 258-274 GRAY'S INN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 676 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 | 204.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.