Compton Street is in London and in Islington district. EC1V 0BN is located in the Bunhill 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 Compton Street, London, EC1V 0BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1V 4DG, EC1V 0BL, EC1V 4JZ, EC1V 4JQ, EC1V 0ET, EC1V 0BJ, EC1V 4JY, EC1R 0EH, EC1V 4JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC1V 0BN is primarily male, with 53.8% 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 | 45.4% | 46.2% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 54.6% | 53.8% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
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 EC1V 0BN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.9% 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 | 63% | 69.9% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 32.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.7% | 15.5% | -8.2% | 44.2% | -28.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 4.3% | 4.1% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 3.6% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.4%) 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 | 70.2% | 64.8% | -5.4% | 48.4% | 16.4% |
| Good health | 24.8% | 28.6% | 3.8% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -9.2% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 EC1V 0BN this area, 4.6% 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 75.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.9% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 18.2% | -13.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -8.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.3% | 3.6% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -9.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 11.3% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 74.9% | 75.3% | 0.4% | 33.8% | 41.5% |
| Other | 5.2% | 4.1% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.4% 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 | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 5% | 6.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 5.8% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 6.5% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 0.5% | -2.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 77.5% | 72.4% | -5.1% | 81.4% | -9.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, just 34.3% 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 | 57.8% | 34.3% | -23.5% | 83.2% | -48.9% |
| European Union | 12.4% | 35.3% | 22.9% | 6.1% | 29.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.2% | 10.9% | 7.7% | 0.8% | 10.1% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.5% | 11.9% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.5% | 4.5% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 7.3% | 2% | -5.3% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 34.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 12.6% 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 | 55.5% | 34.7% | -20.8% | 83.2% | -48.5% |
| 10+ Years | 11.9% | 12.6% | 0.7% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.9% | 18.1% | 6.2% | 2.9% | 15.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.5% | 18.6% | 7.1% | 2.2% | 16.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.2% | 16.1% | 6.9% | 1.9% | 14.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46.5% | 76.7% | -30.2% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 8.6% | 0.3% | 8.3% |
| Germany | 5.6% | 0.2% | 5.4% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 3% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 6.6% | 1.5% | 5.1% |
| Turkey | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 4% | 0.2% | 3.8% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 0.5% | 13.5% | -13.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 31% | 46.2% | -15.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Sikh | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Compton Street was 475.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.3% higher than the Bread Street average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Compton Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Bread Street and the 16th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in City of London .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Compton Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2025-02-04 | £499,003 |
| 65A Compton Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £837,500 | 2024-10-14 | £817,093 |
| 73 Compton Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2024-06-28 | £1,058,737 |
| 73 Compton Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,075,000 | 2023-07-07 | £1,053,942 |
| 72 Compton Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2022-04-08 | £611,298 |
EC1V 0BN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% 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.
EC1V 0BN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 EC1V 0BN 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 | 121 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 56 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 49 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 1,390 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 | 1,977 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 | 2,168 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,179 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,596 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Compton Street , Goswell Road EC1V 0EU | 3out of 4 | 121 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Myddelton Junior School Myddelton Street , EC1R 1YR | - not rated | 465 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School Myddelton Street , EC1R 1YJ | 4out of 4 | 473 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moreland Primary School Moreland Street , EC1V 8BB | 3out of 4 | 514 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington 15 Baltic Street West , EC1Y 0AE | 4out of 4 | 518 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | - not rated | 1,256 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 1,454 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney University Technical College Falkirk Street , N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,899 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 756 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 1,261 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,266 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,623 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,783 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 | 2,815 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,633 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 5,066 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallington School 8 Dallington Street , London EC1V 0BW | - not rated | 147 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City University Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB | - not rated | 384 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts 23 Goswell Road , EC1M 7AJ | - not rated | 452 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charterhouse Square School 33-40 Charterhouse Square , EC1M 6EA | - not rated | 582 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sol Ecole Toffee Park Youth Centre , Ironmonger Row EC1V 3QS | - not rated | 669 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragonfly Cafe | Dragonfly Cafe, 71 Compton Street | 3 yd | |
| Caffe Tiffin | Caffe Tiffin, Basement and Ground | 7 yd | |
| Bocas | Bocas, Ground Floor | 49 yd | |
| Fora | Fora, Ground to Fourth | 122 yd | |
| The Slaughtered Lamb | The Slaughtered Lamb, Ground Floor | 183 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sekforde Arms | Sekforde Arms, 34 Sekforde Street | 156 yd | |
| The Dovetail | The Dovetail, Basement And Ground Floor | 208 yd | |
| Sutton Arms | Sutton Arms, 16 Great Sutton Street | 208 yd | |
| The 1920 Public House | The 1920 Public House, 19-20 Great Sutton Street | 215 yd | |
| The Artisan | The Artisan, Basement And Ground Floor, St Johns House | 242 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, Basement And Ground Floors | 54 yd | |
| Sushi Daily@Waitrose | Sushi Daily@Waitrose, 174 St John Street | 58 yd | |
| City Delight | City Delight, Ground Floor | 250 yd | |
| The Green | The Green, Basement And Ground Floor | 265 yd | |
| Goswell Best Charcoal Grill | Goswell Best Charcoal Grill, Shop | 265 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 174 St John Street | 33 yd | |
| Lily Maila | Lily Maila, Ground Floor Shop | 89 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 1 Brewhouse Yard | 90 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Ground Floor | 328 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 301 St John Street | 449 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Drakes Gym PARDON STREET | health and fitness suite | 180 yd |
| Citysport GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 249 yd |
| Saddlers Sports Centre (Closed) 122-130 122-130 Goswell Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 257 yd |
| The Crypt On The Green CLERKENWELL CLOSE | 285 yd | |
| Three Corners Adventure Playground NORTHAMPTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 359 yd |
| Juno Lucina (Closed) Turnmill Street | health and fitness suite | 414 yd |
| Golden Lane Sports & Fitness CULLUM WELCH HOUSE CULLUM WELCH HOUSE GOLDEN LANE ESTATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 510 yd |
| Pure Gym (Farringdon) CLERKENWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 516 yd |
| St Lukes Community Centre ST. LUKES ST. LUKES CENTRAL STREET | 520 yd | |
| Otium Leisure Club (Barbican) CENTRAL STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 551 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 | 78.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 47.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 400 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.