City Road is in London and in Islington district. EC1V 1LR 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 1LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N1 8DA, EC1V 2PY, N1 8DF, EC1V 1LJ, EC1V 1ND, EC1V 7LP, EC1V 7LQ, EC1V 2QA, N1 8DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC1V 1LR, 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 1LR, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 351 City Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,200,000 | 2018-05-30 | £2,472,265 |
| 345 City Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,387,500 | 2016-08-16 | £1,542,172 |
| 347 - 349 City Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,300,000 | 2016-03-30 | £2,590,365 |
| 353 City Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2003-08-15 | £1,217,318 |
| 351 City Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 1997-05-14 | £2,630,172 |
The percentage of student residents living in EC1V 1LR 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 | 1,365 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,473 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 | 1,862 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,296 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 4,282 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 | 265 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanover Primary School Noel Road , Islington N1 8BD | 3out of 4 | 442 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School Myddelton Street , EC1R 1YJ | 4out of 4 | 511 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moreland Primary School Moreland Street , EC1V 8BB | 3out of 4 | 548 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vittoria Primary School Half Moon Crescent , Islington N1 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 820 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 4out of 4 | 658 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 728 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 1,593 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 2,152 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 2,211 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,257 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 1,883 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,978 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,381 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,447 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 | 1,938 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,509 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,085 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 | 67 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City University Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB | - not rated | 505 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Cloudesley School Tudor Rose Building , 1 Prebend Street N1 8RE | 4out of 4 | 669 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gower School 10 Cynthia Street , Barnsbury N1 9JF | - not rated | 712 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pears Family School 4-8 Rodney Street , N1 9JH | 4out of 4 | 734 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Italo's | The Italo's, 366 Goswell Road | 120 yd | |
| Tanakatsu | Tanakatsu, 10 Wakley Street | 128 yd | |
| Duncan Terrace Cafe | Duncan Terrace Cafe, Part Ground Floor (Cafe) | 180 yd | |
| Kauai Angel Islington @Virgin Active | Kauai Angel Islington @Virgin Active, 333 Goswell Road | 205 yd | |
| Pho Deli | Pho Deli, Ground Floor | 205 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Red Lion Public House | Old Red Lion Public House, 418 St John Street | 252 yd | |
| York Public House | York Public House, 82 Islington High Street | 314 yd | |
| The Harlequin Public House | The Harlequin Public House, 27 Arlington Way | 326 yd | |
| Island Queen | Island Queen, Ground Floor | 388 yd | |
| The Shakespeare's Head Public House | The Shakespeare's Head Public House, 1 Arlington Way | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bumble And Sea | Street Record, Exmouth | 235 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, 402-404 St John Street | 248 yd | |
| Green Home Food | Green Home Food, 428 St John Street | 268 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, Basement And Ground Floors | 351 yd | |
| Kape Konnection | Kape Konnection, Shop | 443 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 271-273 City Road | 366 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks & Spencer, Marks And Spencer | 370 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 301 St John Street | 446 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, Waitrose | 486 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Foods, 62-64 Chapel Market | 498 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (London Angel) 361-373 361-373 CITY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 52 yd |
| The Gym (London Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 173 yd |
| City And Islington College (Centre Of Applied Sciences) 311-321 311-321 GOSWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 202 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Islington Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 207 yd |
| Sphera Health Club And Spa (Closed) Upper Street | health and fitness suite | 598 yd |
| Otium Leisure Club (Barbican) CENTRAL STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 646 yd |
| City Of London Academy PREBEND STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 662 yd |
| Islington Green School (Closed) Prebend Street | 702 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (Islington) ESSEX ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 733 yd |
| St Lukes Community Centre ST. LUKES ST. LUKES CENTRAL STREET | 749 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 | 63.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 63.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 63.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 63.0% |
| 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 | 37.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.