Northburgh Street is in London and in Islington district. EC1V 0JR is located in the Bunhill 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 Northburgh Street, London, EC1V 0JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1V 0AT, EC1V 0AY, EC1V 0BX, EC1V 0BZ, EC1V 0AA, EC1V 0DP, EC1V 0BY, EC1V 0DR, EC1V 7EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC1V 0JR is primarily male, with 54.4% 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% | 45.6% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -5.4% |
| Male | 55% | 54.4% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 5.4% |
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 0JR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.3% 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 | 58.2% | 66.3% | 8.1% | 37.9% | 28.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.5% | 24.5% | -11.0% | 44.2% | -19.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (94.2%) 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 | 68.1% | 62.8% | -5.3% | 48.4% | 14.4% |
| Good health | 26.6% | 31.4% | 4.8% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 3.5% | 5.8% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -6.9% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 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 EC1V 0JR this area, 2.4% 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 79.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 18.2% | -15.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 9.6% | -7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 13.4% | -10.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 8.1% | -1.9% | 16.9% | -8.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 78.6% | 79.9% | 1.3% | 33.8% | 46.1% |
| Other | 7.3% | 2.9% | -4.4% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 7% | 6.7% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Indian | 6.1% | 8.5% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| White | 78.2% | 67% | -11.2% | 81.4% | -14.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, just 29.7% 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 | 53.3% | 29.7% | -23.6% | 83.2% | -53.5% |
| European Union | 18.8% | 31.4% | 12.6% | 6.1% | 25.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.5% | 4.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.2% | 15.7% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 10.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10% | 10% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 8.7% |
| Oceania | 3.9% | 4.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 4.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 29.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 16.8% 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 | 52.4% | 30.1% | -22.3% | 83.2% | -53.1% |
| 10+ Years | 14% | 16.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | 7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.7% | 18.1% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 15.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 10% | 17.7% | 7.7% | 2.2% | 15.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.9% | 17.3% | 6.4% | 1.9% | 15.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 43.2% | 76.7% | -33.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 7.5% | 0.3% | 7.2% |
| Germany | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 7.5% | 0.6% | 6.9% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 8.8% | 1.5% | 7.3% |
| Other Europe | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.4% | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central Asia | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 6.6% | 0.3% | 6.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 5.3% | 0.1% | 5.2% |
| No passport held | 0.9% | 13.5% | -12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.8% | 37.2% | 8.6% |
| Christian | 36% | 46.2% | -10.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northburgh Street was 230.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.2% lower than the Bread Street average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Northburgh Street has the 15th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Bread Street and the 27th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in City of London .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 22.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fifth Floor 15 Northburgh Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2003-04-09 | £1,080,435 |
EC1V 0JR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 140 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 55 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 52 |
| Information and communication | 23 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,431 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 | 2,027 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,149 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 | 2,160 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 4,128 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 98 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington 15 Baltic Street West , EC1Y 0AE | - not rated | 472 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School Myddelton Street , EC1R 1YJ | 4out of 4 | 522 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moreland Primary School Moreland Street , EC1V 8BB | 3out of 4 | 527 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre 101 Whitecross Street , EC1Y 8JA | 2out of 4 | 724 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,476 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 2,229 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 2,402 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,311 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 1,561 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,584 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,792 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,896 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 | 2,855 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,593 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,103 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 | 114 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts 23 Goswell Road , EC1M 7AJ | - not rated | 402 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City University Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB | - not rated | 417 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Mencap Society 123 Golden Lane , Islington EC1Y 0RT | - not rated | 476 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charterhouse Square School 40 Charterhouse Square , EC1M 6EA | - not rated | 536 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fora | Fora, Ground to Fourth | 89 yd | |
| The Slaughtered Lamb | The Slaughtered Lamb, Ground Floor | 96 yd | |
| Pizza Express | Pizza Express, Ground Floor | 147 yd | |
| Katsuma / Haiso-Zumi | Katsuma / Haiso-Zumi, 30C Great Sutton Street | 153 yd | |
| The Rasoi | The Rasoi, Ground Floor And Basement | 166 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The 1920 Public House | The 1920 Public House, 19-20 Great Sutton Street | 73 yd | |
| Sutton Arms | Sutton Arms, 16 Great Sutton Street | 93 yd | |
| The Shakespeare | The Shakespeare Public House, 2 Goswell Road | 277 yd | |
| The Chocolate Cocktail Club | The Chocolate Cocktail Club, 72 St John Street | 277 yd | |
| The Dovetail | The Dovetail, Basement And Ground Floor | 287 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, Basement And Ground Floor | 161 yd | |
| Sushi Daily@Waitrose | Sushi Daily@Waitrose, 174 St John Street | 184 yd | |
| CHUFANG | CHUFANG, Lower Floors Rear | 190 yd | |
| Mr Chans | Mr Chans, Basement And Ground Floor 21 | 197 yd | |
| Nusa Kitchen | Nusa Kitchen, Basement And Ground Floors | 206 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 1 Brewhouse Yard | 159 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 174 St John Street | 170 yd | |
| Lily Maila | Lily Maila, Ground Floor Shop | 230 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Ground Floor | 269 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 55 Central Street | 392 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Drakes Gym PARDON STREET | health and fitness suite | 31 yd |
| Citysport GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 136 yd |
| Saddlers Sports Centre (Closed) 122-130 122-130 Goswell Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 158 yd |
| Golden Lane Sports & Fitness CULLUM WELCH HOUSE CULLUM WELCH HOUSE GOLDEN LANE ESTATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 325 yd |
| Ymca (London City) (Closed) Barbican | health and fitness suite | 401 yd |
| The Crypt On The Green CLERKENWELL CLOSE | 408 yd | |
| St Lukes Community Centre ST. LUKES ST. LUKES CENTRAL STREET | 444 yd | |
| Finsbury Leisure Centre FINSBURY LEISURE CENTRE FINSBURY LEISURE CENTRE NORMAN STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 476 yd |
| Juno Lucina (Closed) Turnmill Street | health and fitness suite | 488 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Barbican) ALDERSGATE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 493 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.