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 344.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.5% higher than the Bunhill average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
City Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Bunhill and the 71st highest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 93.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 23.2%.

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 | £68,136 |
| 220 City Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £15,000 | 2013-12-02 | £18,491 |
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 | 1,313 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,172 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 | 2,351 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 3,219 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 207 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorfields Primary School 40 Bunhill Row , EC1Y 8RX | - not rated | 523 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 |
| Thomas Fairchild Community School Forston Street , Hoxton N1 7HA | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington 15 Baltic Street West , EC1Y 0AE | 4out of 4 | 675 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 | - not rated | 613 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hackney University Technical College Falkirk Street , N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,033 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 1,047 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | - not rated | 1,624 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 468 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 992 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,033 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 1,997 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,002 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 | 4out of 4 | 2,668 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,967 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 5,246 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 5,246 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 228 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sol Ecole Toffee Park Youth Centre , Ironmonger Row EC1V 3QS | - not rated | 288 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Metropolitan Theatre School Trinity Centre , Bletchley Street N1 7QG | - not rated | 327 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crusoe House School Nile Street , N1 7RD | - not rated | 351 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The ArtsXchange City Road , EC1V 1JX | 3out of 4 | 466 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.