City Road is in London and in Islington district. EC1V 1AH is located in the St Peter's & Canalside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington South and Finsbury. This postcode has been in use since 2014-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about City Road, London, EC1V 1AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1V 1AN, EC1V 1AP, EC1V 1AJ, EC1V 1AL, N1 8GB, N1 8LA, N1 8DW, EC1V 1AG, EC1V 8EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EC1V 1AH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 44.3% | 47.2% | 2.9% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 55.7% | 52.8% | -2.9% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 1AH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.7% 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 | 67% | 70.7% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 32.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.7% | 17.2% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -27.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 5.6% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (95.3%) 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 | 58% | 70.6% | 12.6% | 48.4% | 22.2% |
| Good health | 29% | 24.7% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -8.9% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 3% | -5.4% | 12.7% | -9.7% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 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.
In the area around EC1V 1AH this area, 1.9% 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 83.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.2% | 1.9% | -10.3% | 18.2% | -16.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.2% | 1.4% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -12.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 10.7% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.5% | 83.7% | 20.2% | 33.8% | 49.9% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.3% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.3% 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 | 3.1% | 0.4% | -2.7% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 6.1% | 8.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 7.6% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 6.1% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 10% | 10.0% | 0.8% | 9.2% |
| White | 74% | 61.3% | -12.7% | 81.4% | -20.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, just 29.4% 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 | 51.1% | 29.4% | -21.7% | 83.2% | -53.8% |
| European Union | 15.3% | 21.6% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 15.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.1% | 10.8% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 10.0% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13% | 19.5% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 13.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.2% | 12.6% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 11.3% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 29.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 17.2% 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 | 50.4% | 29.3% | -21.1% | 83.2% | -53.9% |
| 10+ Years | 10.7% | 17.2% | 6.5% | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.3% | 13.8% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 10.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.9% | 16.8% | 6.9% | 2.2% | 14.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.7% | 22.8% | 9.1% | 1.9% | 20.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 36.4% | 76.7% | -40.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 7.9% | 1.5% | 6.4% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 7% | 0.2% | 6.8% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| South-East Asia | 7.5% | 0.2% | 7.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 6.6% | 0.3% | 6.3% |
| Central and South America | 3.5% | 0.2% | 3.3% |
| Oceania | 4.8% | 0.1% | 4.7% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.4% | 37.2% | 13.2% |
| Christian | 33.6% | 46.2% | -12.6% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around City Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Barnsbury average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% 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 12 Book House, 261A City Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2025-02-28 | £567,421 |
| Unit C Book House, 261A City Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2024-04-15 | £1,122,403 |
| Flat 4 Book House, 261A City Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2023-09-14 | £555,414 |
| Flat 50 Book House, 261A City Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £940,000 | 2022-09-05 | £891,565 |
| Flat 52 Book House, 261A City Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £865,000 | 2022-03-04 | £842,951 |
EC1V 1AH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 1AH 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.
The percentage of student residents living in EC1V 1AH 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 | 141 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Part-Time Employee | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 33 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 1,522 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,788 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 | 1,792 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,870 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 3,917 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover Primary School Noel Road , Islington N1 8BD | 3out of 4 | 265 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moreland Primary School Moreland Street , EC1V 8BB | 3out of 4 | 291 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Evangelist RC Primary School Duncan Street , Islington High Street N1 8BL | 3out of 4 | 562 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Fairchild Community School Forston Street , Hoxton N1 7HA | 2out of 4 | 636 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School Myddelton Street , EC1R 1YJ | 4out of 4 | 669 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 668 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 1,179 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 1,897 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | 3out of 4 | 2,029 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,559 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,589 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,120 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,516 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 2,689 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 2,183 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,312 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,456 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 | 453 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NAS Vanguard School Lollard Street , Kennington SE11 6QH | - not rated | 496 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Cloudesley School Tudor Rose Building , 1 Prebend Street N1 8RE | 4out of 4 | 642 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Regent's College Nile Street , N1 7RD | 3out of 4 | 665 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallington School 8 Dallington Street , London EC1V 0BW | - not rated | 756 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kammoon | Kammoon, Basement and Ground | 88 yd | |
| The Rugged Bunch | The Rugged Bunch, 291 City Road | 127 yd | |
| Club Canaletto | Club Canaletto, Twenty Fourth Floor Part, Canaletto Tower | 140 yd | |
| Angel Community Canal Boat Trust | Angel Community Canal Boat Trust, Club | 156 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | 241 City Road | 180 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wenlock Arms | The Wenlock Arms, 26 Wenlock Road | 273 yd | |
| The Narrow Boat Public House | The Narrow Boat Public House, 119 St Peter's Street | 337 yd | |
| The Corner Bar / Charlie's Cantina | The Corner Bar / Charlie's Cantina, 125 Central Street | 369 yd | |
| Island Queen | Island Queen, Ground Floor | 374 yd | |
| Britannia Public House | Britannia Public House, 94 Ironmonger Row | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Posh Cock | Unit D, Cube Building, 17-21 Wenlock Road | 262 yd | |
| Anarkali | UNIT D CUBE BUILDING, 17 21 WENLOCK ROAD | 262 yd | |
| Barbican Pizza | Barbican Pizza, 89 Lever Street | 396 yd | |
| Magic Wok & Box | Magic Wok & Box, 107 Lever Street | 397 yd | |
| Chicken Diner | Chicken Diner, Basement And Ground Floor | 403 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 271-273 City Road | 77 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 257 City Road | 140 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 55 Central Street | 489 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 161 City Road | 624 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 301 St John Street | 660 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Otium Leisure Club (Barbican) CENTRAL STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 348 yd |
| Gambier Hall GAMBIER HOUSE GAMBIER HOUSE MORA STREET | 425 yd | |
| The Gym (London Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 454 yd |
| St Lukes Community Centre ST. LUKES ST. LUKES CENTRAL STREET | 460 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Angel) 361-373 361-373 CITY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 480 yd |
| Ironmonger Row Baths NORMAN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 482 yd |
| Finsbury Leisure Centre FINSBURY LEISURE CENTRE FINSBURY LEISURE CENTRE NORMAN STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 525 yd |
| City And Islington College (Centre Of Applied Sciences) 311-321 311-321 GOSWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 574 yd |
| Blue Hut Youth Centre YOUTH CLUB YOUTH CLUB PROVOST STREET | artificial grass pitch | 597 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Islington Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 633 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 277.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 258.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.