Sebastian Street is in London and in Islington district. EC1V 0HD is located in the Clerkenwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington South and Finsbury. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sebastian Street, London, EC1V 0HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1V 0HE, EC1V 0HL, EC1V 0JG, EC1V 0JA, EC1V 0HP, EC1V 0AJ, EC1V 0HR, EC1V 0ED, EC1V 7HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC1V 0HD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 51.7% | 52.7% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 48.3% | 47.3% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 0HD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.4% 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 | 54.3% | 56.4% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 18.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.5% | 27.3% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -16.9% |
| Separated | 7.1% | 4.2% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 10% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 2.1% | -4.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.8% | 54.6% | 9.8% | 48.4% | 6.2% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 28.3% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 10.9% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 9.1% | 4.9% | -4.2% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.2% | 22.4% | 1.2% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 7.2% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 7.9% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 16.2% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.1% | 42.8% | 10.7% | 33.8% | 9.0% |
| Other | 8.7% | 1.7% | -7.0% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.4% 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 | 10.9% | 3.7% | -7.2% | 1.1% | 2.6% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 16.5% | 13.0% | 2.5% | 14.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.8% | 1.9% | -2.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 3.5% | 0.8% | -2.7% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 4% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 66.1% | 57.4% | -8.7% | 81.4% | -24.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.6% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 59.5% 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 | 65.2% | 59.5% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -23.7% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 10.5% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.8% | 5.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 8.6% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.9% | 8.4% | -2.5% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.2% | 5.9% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.9% | 60.3% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -22.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 22.5% | 19.0% | 9.8% | 12.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 7.4% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 6.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.7% | 3.6% | -18.1% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 76.7% | -2.2% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 36.7% | 46.2% | -9.5% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 14.9% | 6.5% | 8.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sebastian Street was 189.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.0% lower than the Bread Street average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sebastian Street has the 12th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Bread Street and the 22nd lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in City of London .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 100.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 48.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Sebastian Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,900,000 | 2011-12-14 | £3,434,364 |
| 5 Sebastian Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,600,000 | 2007-04-30 | £3,699,341 |
| 5 Sebastian Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £840,000 | 2001-08-21 | £3,057,716 |
The percentage of student residents living in EC1V 0HD 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 | 100 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,481 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 | 1,849 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 | 1,928 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,054 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,588 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moreland Primary School Moreland Street , EC1V 8BB | 3out of 4 | 229 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 | 262 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School Myddelton Street , EC1R 1YJ | 4out of 4 | 376 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Myddelton Junior School Myddelton Street , EC1R 1YR | - not rated | 445 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington 15 Baltic Street West , EC1Y 0AE | 4out of 4 | 613 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,121 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | - not rated | 1,188 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hackney University Technical College Falkirk Street , N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,726 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 | 468 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 1,314 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,319 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,574 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,726 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 | 2,557 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,892 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 5,180 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 | 124 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallington School 8 Dallington Street , London EC1V 0BW | - not rated | 290 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The ArtsXchange City Road , EC1V 1JX | 3out of 4 | 474 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sol Ecole Toffee Park Youth Centre , Ironmonger Row EC1V 3QS | - not rated | 572 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts 23 Goswell Road , EC1M 7AJ | - not rated | 632 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Fiori | Cafe Fiori, Community Gardens | 106 yd | |
| Aburi Japanese Restaurant | Aburi Japanese Restaurant, Ground Floor 190 | 129 yd | |
| Daisy | Daisy, 3A Lever Street | 140 yd | |
| Kennedy's | Kennedy's, Ground Floor | 149 yd | |
| The Old Ivy House | The Old Ivy House, 166 Goswell Road | 153 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dame Alice Owen Public House | Dame Alice Owen Public House, Ground Floor | 288 yd | |
| The Corner Bar / Charlie's Cantina | The Corner Bar / Charlie's Cantina, 125 Central Street | 330 yd | |
| Sekforde Arms | Sekforde Arms, 34 Sekforde Street | 401 yd | |
| The 1920 Public House | The 1920 Public House, 19-20 Great Sutton Street | 451 yd | |
| Sutton Arms | Sutton Arms, 16 Great Sutton Street | 459 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goswell Best Charcoal Grill | Goswell Best Charcoal Grill, Shop | 179 yd | |
| City Delight | City Delight, Ground Floor | 181 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, Basement And Ground Floors | 328 yd | |
| Sushi Daily@Waitrose | Sushi Daily@Waitrose, 174 St John Street | 354 yd | |
| Chicken Diner | Chicken Diner, Basement And Ground Floor | 358 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 301 St John Street | 302 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 174 St John Street | 328 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 55 Central Street | 354 yd | |
| Lily Maila | Lily Maila, Ground Floor Shop | 374 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 1 Brewhouse Yard | 383 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saddlers Sports Centre (Closed) 122-130 122-130 Goswell Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 303 yd |
| Citysport GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 321 yd |
| Otium Leisure Club (Barbican) CENTRAL STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 356 yd |
| Drakes Gym PARDON STREET | health and fitness suite | 358 yd |
| The Gym (London Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 380 yd |
| St Lukes Community Centre ST. LUKES ST. LUKES CENTRAL STREET | 387 yd | |
| Three Corners Adventure Playground NORTHAMPTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 445 yd |
| City And Islington College (Centre Of Applied Sciences) 311-321 311-321 GOSWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 478 yd |
| Finsbury Leisure Centre FINSBURY LEISURE CENTRE FINSBURY LEISURE CENTRE NORMAN STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 478 yd |
| Ironmonger Row Baths NORMAN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 510 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.