City Road is in London and in Islington district. EC1V 1LH 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about City Road, London, EC1V 1LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1V 1LQ, EC1V 1AB, EC1V 1LJ, N1 8DQ, EC1V 2PZ, N1 8DH, N1 8DG, N1 8DF, EC1V 2PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC1V 1LH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 52.5% | 53.2% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 47.5% | 46.8% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 1LH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.9% 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 | 58.8% | 59.9% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 22.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.7% | 24% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -20.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 7.3% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 4.7% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 47.5% | 55.7% | 8.2% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 25.1% | -7.6% | 33.6% | -8.5% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 7.7% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 8.9% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
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 47.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.3% | 17.8% | -7.5% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.2% | 5.8% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 9.4% | 1.2% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.7% | 15.2% | 9.5% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.4% | 47.6% | 1.2% | 33.8% | 13.8% |
| Other | 7.7% | 3.7% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.4% 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 | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 6.3% | 3.8% | -2.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 8.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.8% | 2.1% | -3.7% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 3.6% | 2.1% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 63.7% | 61.4% | -2.3% | 81.4% | -20.0% |
| Arab | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 5.5% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, 60.7% 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 | 54.3% | 60.7% | 6.4% | 83.2% | -22.5% |
| European Union | 11.2% | 15% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 8.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.8% | 2.6% | -3.2% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 7.2% | 6% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.1% | 9.8% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.2% | 3.8% | -3.4% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 6.3% | 2.1% | -4.2% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.9% | 60.4% | 7.5% | 83.2% | -22.8% |
| 10+ Years | 13% | 24.3% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 14.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 9% | 4.3% | -4.7% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 5.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.3% | 6% | -13.3% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 40% | 46.2% | -6.2% |
| Buddhist | 4.7% | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Jewish | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 8.1% | 6.5% | 1.6% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around City Road was 408.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 101.7% higher than the Barnsbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
City Road has the 16th highest crime rate of 140 local areas in Barnsbury and the 59th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 105.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.4%.

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 11 Langdon Court City Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2023-07-13 | £545,191 |
| Flat 7 Langdon Court City Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £499,999 | 2016-08-31 | £501,513 |
| Flat 6 Langdon Court City Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2016-07-15 | £508,180 |
| Flat 16 Langdon Court City Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £492,500 | 2016-07-13 | £500,557 |
| Flat 25 Langdon Court City Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2006-07-31 | £545,488 |
The percentage of student residents living in EC1V 1LH 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 | 66 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 1,491 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,553 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 | 1,764 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,172 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 4,216 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Evangelist RC Primary School Duncan Street , Islington High Street N1 8BL | 3out of 4 | 331 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanover Primary School Noel Road , Islington N1 8BD | 3out of 4 | 355 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moreland Primary School Moreland Street , EC1V 8BB | 3out of 4 | 439 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School Myddelton Street , EC1R 1YJ | 4out of 4 | 517 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 | 808 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 693 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 784 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 2,121 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 2,265 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 | 1,342 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,852 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 1,937 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,403 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,571 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 | 2,013 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,439 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,188 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAS Vanguard School Lollard Street , Kennington SE11 6QH | - not rated | 193 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City University Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB | - not rated | 440 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | 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 |
| The Gower School 10 Cynthia Street , Barnsbury N1 9JF | - not rated | 832 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallington School 8 Dallington Street , London EC1V 0BW | - not rated | 837 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanakatsu | Tanakatsu, 10 Wakley Street | 106 yd | |
| The Rugged Bunch | The Rugged Bunch, 291 City Road | 183 yd | |
| Pho Deli | Pho Deli, Ground Floor | 195 yd | |
| Plaquemine Lock | Plaquemine Lock, 139 Graham Street | 213 yd | |
| Kammoon | Kammoon, Basement and Ground | 225 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Queen | Island Queen, Ground Floor | 340 yd | |
| Old Red Lion Public House | Old Red Lion Public House, 418 St John Street | 376 yd | |
| The Narrow Boat Public House | The Narrow Boat Public House, 119 St Peter's Street | 400 yd | |
| Earl Of Essex Public House | Earl Of Essex Public House, 25 Danbury Street | 415 yd | |
| The Harlequin Public House | The Harlequin Public House, 27 Arlington Way | 415 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bumble And Sea | Street Record, Exmouth | 352 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, 402-404 St John Street | 364 yd | |
| Green Home Food | Green Home Food, 428 St John Street | 393 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, Basement And Ground Floors | 476 yd | |
| Posh Cock | Unit D, Cube Building, 17-21 Wenlock Road | 486 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 271-273 City Road | 240 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 257 City Road | 433 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 301 St John Street | 470 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks & Spencer, Marks And Spencer | 491 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, Waitrose | 607 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (London Angel) 361-373 361-373 CITY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 178 yd |
| The Gym (London Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 200 yd |
| City And Islington College (Centre Of Applied Sciences) 311-321 311-321 GOSWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 290 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Islington Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 330 yd |
| Otium Leisure Club (Barbican) CENTRAL STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 534 yd |
| St Lukes Community Centre ST. LUKES ST. LUKES CENTRAL STREET | 641 yd | |
| City Of London Academy PREBEND STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 651 yd |
| Islington Green School (Closed) Prebend Street | 691 yd | |
| Sphera Health Club And Spa (Closed) Upper Street | health and fitness suite | 700 yd |
| Ironmonger Row Baths NORMAN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 710 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 | 109 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.