City Road is in London and in Islington district. EC1V 2QA 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 2QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1V 7LQ, EC1V 1ND, EC1V 1NA, EC1V 1LR, EC1V 7JW, EC1V 7LP, EC1V 2PY, EC1V 7LN, EC1V 1NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC1V 2QA is primarily male, with 58.7% of the population 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 | 38.7% | 41.3% | 2.6% | 51.0% | -9.7% |
| Male | 61.3% | 58.7% | -2.6% | 49.0% | 9.7% |
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 2QA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 76.6% 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 | 75% | 76.6% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 38.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.9% | 19.2% | 2.3% | 44.2% | -25.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 1.7% | -4.2% | 9.1% | -7.4% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (94.1%) 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 | 67.9% | 70.1% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 21.7% |
| Good health | 27.6% | 24% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -9.6% |
| Fair health | 3.3% | 5.5% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -7.2% |
| Bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 2QA this area, 1.3% 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 77.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -16.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 9.6% | -7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 13.4% | -10.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.1% | 13% | 7.9% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 85.2% | 77.8% | -7.4% | 33.8% | 44.0% |
| Other | 5.5% | 1.3% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 84.4% | 71.3% | -13.1% | 81.4% | -10.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.6% | 8.1% | 6.5% | 1.6% | 6.5% |
In this area, just 49.8% 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 | 60.1% | 49.8% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -33.4% |
| European Union | 13.6% | 17.8% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 11.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 4.8% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.3% | 13.8% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 12.5% |
| Oceania | 8.2% | 4.8% | -3.4% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 14% 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 | 58% | 49.3% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -33.9% |
| 10+ Years | 12.3% | 14% | 1.7% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.4% | 8.1% | -6.3% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 16.2% | 10.9% | 2.2% | 14.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 12.5% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.5% | 76.7% | -19.2% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 4.7% | 0.3% | 4.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North Africa | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 9.8% | 0.3% | 9.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 3.3% | 0.1% | 3.2% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 27.9% | 46.2% | -18.3% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 7% | 0.5% | 6.5% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 11.4% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around City Road was 374.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.8% lower than the Bread Street average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
City Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Bread Street and the 23rd highest crime rate of 61 local areas in City of London .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.8%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% 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 2 390 City Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2023-12-20 | £1,250,920 |
| 382 City Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,210,000 | 2023-07-14 | £1,194,728 |
| Flat 4 372 City Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-07-03 | £413,761 |
| 382 City Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2022-12-01 | £1,116,467 |
| Flat 1 390 City Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £975,000 | 2022-10-07 | £929,195 |
EC1V 2QA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 2QA 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 2QA 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 | 142 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 67 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 57 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Other | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| 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 | 1,293 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,383 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 | 1,956 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,381 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 4,293 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 | 305 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School Myddelton Street , EC1R 1YJ | 4out of 4 | 467 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanover Primary School Noel Road , Islington N1 8BD | 3out of 4 | 536 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moreland Primary School Moreland Street , EC1V 8BB | 3out of 4 | 595 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vittoria Primary School Half Moon Crescent , Islington N1 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 759 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 | 577 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 809 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 1,661 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 2,059 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent High School Chalton Street , Camden NW1 1RX | 3out of 4 | 2,154 yd | Community 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 | 1,165 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 1,801 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,048 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,314 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,362 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 | 1,945 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,506 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,991 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 | 46 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City University Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB | - not rated | 514 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gower School 10 Cynthia Street , Barnsbury N1 9JF | - not rated | 623 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pears Family School 4-8 Rodney Street , N1 9JH | 4out of 4 | 644 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Cloudesley School Tudor Rose Building , 1 Prebend Street N1 8RE | 4out of 4 | 749 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 | 26 yd | |
| Duncan Terrace Cafe | Duncan Terrace Cafe, Part Ground Floor (Cafe) | 118 yd | |
| Kauai Angel Islington @Virgin Active | Kauai Angel Islington @Virgin Active, 333 Goswell Road | 119 yd | |
| The Gate Restaurant | The Gate Restaurant, Basement And Ground | 154 yd | |
| Tanakatsu | Tanakatsu, 10 Wakley Street | 164 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Red Lion Public House | Old Red Lion Public House, 418 St John Street | 168 yd | |
| The Harlequin Public House | The Harlequin Public House, 27 Arlington Way | 236 yd | |
| York Public House | York Public House, 82 Islington High Street | 279 yd | |
| The Shakespeare's Head Public House | The Shakespeare's Head Public House, 1 Arlington Way | 303 yd | |
| Dame Alice Owen Public House | Dame Alice Owen Public House, Ground Floor | 354 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bumble And Sea | Street Record, Exmouth | 142 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, 402-404 St John Street | 155 yd | |
| Green Home Food | Green Home Food, 428 St John Street | 188 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, Basement And Ground Floors | 297 yd | |
| Square Bubbles | Square Bubbles, Ground Floor | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Marks & Spencer, Marks And Spencer | 326 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 301 St John Street | 391 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Foods, 62-64 Chapel Market | 438 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, Waitrose | 440 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 271-273 City Road | 444 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (London Angel) 361-373 361-373 CITY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 69 yd |
| City And Islington College (Centre Of Applied Sciences) 311-321 311-321 GOSWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 119 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Islington Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 122 yd |
| The Gym (London Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 151 yd |
| Sphera Health Club And Spa (Closed) Upper Street | health and fitness suite | 583 yd |
| Three Corners Adventure Playground NORTHAMPTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 695 yd |
| Otium Leisure Club (Barbican) CENTRAL STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 695 yd |
| City Of London Academy PREBEND STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 735 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Islington) ESSEX ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 771 yd |
| Islington Green School (Closed) Prebend Street | 773 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 | 75.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.6% |
| 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 | 24.4% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 180.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.