City Road is in London and in Islington district. EC1V 2PN 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 2PN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1V 1JT, EC1V 8EH, EC1V 8EJ, EC1V 2PH, EC1V 8BG, EC1V 9DX, EC1V 9DU, N1 7NA, EC1V 1JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EC1V 2PN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.5% | 51.6% | 8.1% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 56.5% | 48.4% | -8.1% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 2PN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.5% 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 | 64.5% | 69.5% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 31.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.6% | 15% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -29.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 1.9% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 10.4% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 52% | 53% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 27.5% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -6.1% |
| Fair health | 10% | 11.9% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 6.2% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 56.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12% | 16.3% | 4.3% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 5.2% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4% | 5.7% | 1.7% | 13.4% | -7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 11.2% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.4% | 56.4% | 4.0% | 33.8% | 22.6% |
| Other | 9.5% | 2.2% | -7.3% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58% 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 | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 5.3% | 3% | -2.3% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 8.2% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 6.6% |
| Black African | 6.3% | 5.7% | -0.6% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.5% | 4% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 61.8% | 58% | -3.8% | 81.4% | -23.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 3.3% | 5.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, just 46.6% 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 | 49.3% | 46.6% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -36.6% |
| European Union | 13.5% | 20.4% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 14.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.5% | 6.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 5.6% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 5.9% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14% | 13.3% | -0.7% | 5.6% | 7.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.5% | 6.2% | -3.3% | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 24.3% 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 | 47.8% | 46.8% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -36.4% |
| 10+ Years | 13.5% | 24.3% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 14.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.8% | 8.7% | -4.1% | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.3% | 9.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 7.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.8% | 10.6% | -5.2% | 1.9% | 8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.1% | 76.7% | -14.6% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Portugal | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Turkey | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.1% | 37.2% | 8.9% |
| Christian | 34.5% | 46.2% | -11.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around City Road was 370.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.7% higher than the Bunhill average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
City Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Bunhill and the 71st highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 117.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 54.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 216 City Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2017-05-20 | £67,660 |
| 220 City Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £15,000 | 2013-12-02 | £18,362 |
The percentage of student residents living in EC1V 2PN 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 | 176 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Other | 19 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 62 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | 1,358 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,493 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,063 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 | 2,215 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 3,545 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Radnor Street , EC1V 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 308 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moreland Primary School Moreland Street , EC1V 8BB | 3out of 4 | 407 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Fairchild Community School Forston Street , Hoxton N1 7HA | 2out of 4 | 573 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanover Primary School Noel Road , Islington N1 8BD | 3out of 4 | 617 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington 15 Baltic Street West , EC1Y 0AE | - not rated | 695 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 748 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 949 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,499 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | 3out of 4 | 1,723 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 1,757 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,128 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,887 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,310 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,594 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 2,947 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 | 2,556 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,033 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 5,379 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Regent's College Nile Street , N1 7RD | 3out of 4 | 305 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Mencap Society 123 Golden Lane , Islington EC1Y 0RT | - not rated | 605 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City University Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB | - not rated | 640 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallington School 8 Dallington Street , London EC1V 0BW | - not rated | 700 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts 23 Goswell Road , EC1M 7AJ | - not rated | 842 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquila | Aquila, 214 City Road | 2 yd | |
| Commons At Old Street Works | 205 City Road | 95 yd | |
| Bodean's | 201 City Road | 109 yd | |
| Boondocks Restaurant | Basement And Ground Floors, 205-207 City Road | 109 yd | |
| Nando's Chickeland Limited | 197 City Rd, Hoxton, London | 112 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Star Public House | Royal Star Public House, 220 City Road | 2 yd | |
| The Eagle | The Eagle, 2 Shepherdess Walk | 73 yd | |
| Britannia Public House | Britannia Public House, 94 Ironmonger Row | 194 yd | |
| The Old Fountain Public House | The Old Fountain Public House, 3 Baldwin Street | 285 yd | |
| The Corner Bar / Charlie's Cantina | The Corner Bar / Charlie's Cantina, 125 Central Street | 369 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Ours | 15 Westland Place | 153 yd | |
| Snack Monster | 2 Pickwick House, 20 Ebenezer Street | 201 yd | |
| Itsu Ltd | 161 City Road | 206 yd | |
| Magic Wok & Box | Magic Wok & Box, 107 Lever Street | 290 yd | |
| Barbican Pizza | Barbican Pizza, 89 Lever Street | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 161 City Road | 206 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 257 City Road | 293 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 183 | 343 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 55 Central Street | 414 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 271-273 City Road | 485 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gambier Hall GAMBIER HOUSE GAMBIER HOUSE MORA STREET | 26 yd | |
| Ironmonger Row Baths NORMAN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 260 yd |
| Blue Hut Youth Centre YOUTH CLUB YOUTH CLUB PROVOST STREET | artificial grass pitch | 314 yd |
| Finsbury Leisure Centre FINSBURY LEISURE CENTRE FINSBURY LEISURE CENTRE NORMAN STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 334 yd |
| Otium Leisure Club (Barbican) CENTRAL STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 340 yd |
| Gymbox (Old Street) NEWLAND COURT NEWLAND COURT OLD STREET | health and fitness suite | 351 yd |
| St Lukes Community Centre ST. LUKES ST. LUKES CENTRAL STREET | 361 yd | |
| Energie Fitness (London Old Street) BUNHILL ROW | health and fitness suite | 456 yd |
| Central Foundation Boys School COWPER STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 609 yd |
| Saddlers Sports Centre (Closed) 122-130 122-130 Goswell Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 648 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 | 50.0% |
| 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.