Pear Tree Street is in London and in Islington district. EC1V 3AG is located in the Bunhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington South and Finsbury. This postcode has been in use since 2011-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pear Tree Street, London, EC1V 3AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1V 3SB, EC1V 3AL, EC1V 3AN, EC1V 3SF, EC1V 3PN, EC1V 8AB, EC1V 3AP, EC1V 3AJ, EC1V 3PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EC1V 3AG has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% of residents 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 | 37.7% | 47.5% | 9.8% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 62.3% | 52.5% | -9.8% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 3AG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.6% 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 | 72.9% | 61.6% | -11.3% | 37.9% | 23.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.3% | 29.2% | 7.9% | 44.2% | -15.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 6.4% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
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 (88.7%) 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 | 66.5% | 62% | -4.5% | 48.4% | 13.6% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 26.7% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -6.9% |
| Fair health | 3.1% | 8.1% | 5.0% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
In the area around EC1V 3AG this area, 5.5% 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 70.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.3% | 5.5% | 2.2% | 18.2% | -12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.8% | 4.1% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.6% | 8.2% | 3.6% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 6.8% | -4.9% | 16.9% | -10.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 65.4% | 70.8% | 5.4% | 33.8% | 37.0% |
| Other | 9.2% | 4.6% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.4% 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 | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 5.9% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 5.2% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 6.3% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| White | 77.4% | 57.4% | -20.0% | 81.4% | -24.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 2.7% | 10.5% | 7.8% | 1.6% | 8.9% |
In this area, just 42% 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 | 50.6% | 42% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -41.2% |
| European Union | 16.3% | 16% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 9.7% | 9.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 8.5% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 7.4% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.3% | 15.6% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 10.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 7.4% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| Oceania | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.7% 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 | 49.4% | 42.2% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -41.0% |
| 10+ Years | 10.5% | 27.7% | 17.2% | 9.8% | 17.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 17.5% | 7.4% | -10.1% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.4% | 9.4% | -5.0% | 2.2% | 7.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 13.3% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.9% | 76.7% | -16.8% |
| France | 4.7% | 0.3% | 4.4% |
| Italy | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 3.5% | 0.2% | 3.3% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.8% | 0.3% | 5.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41% | 37.2% | 3.8% |
| Christian | 30.1% | 46.2% | -16.1% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 10.9% | 6.5% | 4.4% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 11.3% | 6.0% | 5.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pear Tree Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bunhill average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Pear Tree Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,200,000 | 2015-12-11 | £2,275,546 |
| 33 Pear Tree Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2015-10-09 | £1,507,583 |
EC1V 3AG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 3AG 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 | 132 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 56 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 49 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,675 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 | 1,830 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,864 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 | 2,071 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 3,898 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Compton Street , Goswell Road EC1V 0EU | 3out of 4 | 232 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moreland Primary School Moreland Street , EC1V 8BB | 3out of 4 | 278 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington 15 Baltic Street West , EC1Y 0AE | - not rated | 415 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Radnor Street , EC1V 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 511 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School Myddelton Street , EC1R 1YJ | 4out of 4 | 599 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 973 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | 3out of 4 | 2,155 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 4out of 4 | 2,199 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,356 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,525 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 1,865 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,122 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 3,033 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 | 2,709 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,758 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,370 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallington School 8 Dallington Street , London EC1V 0BW | - not rated | 231 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City University Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB | - not rated | 341 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Mencap Society 123 Golden Lane , Islington EC1Y 0RT | - not rated | 356 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts 23 Goswell Road , EC1M 7AJ | - not rated | 479 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charterhouse Square School 40 Charterhouse Square , EC1M 6EA | - not rated | 702 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non Express Restaurant | Non Express Restaurant, 87 Lever Street | 172 yd | |
| Goswell Road Coffee | Goswell Road Coffee, 150-164 Goswell Road | 181 yd | |
| Devi Dhaba # Curry Cafe | Devi Dhaba # Curry Cafe, 127 Central Street | 183 yd | |
| Barbican Cafe | Barbican Cafe, 99-101 Lever Street | 190 yd | |
| The Phoenix Takeaway | The Phoenix Takeaway, 5 Lever Street | 201 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Corner Bar / Charlie's Cantina | The Corner Bar / Charlie's Cantina, 125 Central Street | 190 yd | |
| Britannia Public House | Britannia Public House, 94 Ironmonger Row | 280 yd | |
| The Whitecross Tap | The Whitecross Tap, 142-146 Whitecross Street | 325 yd | |
| The Shakespeare | The Shakespeare Public House, 2 Goswell Road | 384 yd | |
| The 1920 Public House | The 1920 Public House, 19-20 Great Sutton Street | 394 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Diner | Chicken Diner, Basement And Ground Floor | 161 yd | |
| Barbican Pizza | Barbican Pizza, 89 Lever Street | 190 yd | |
| Goswell Best Charcoal Grill | Goswell Best Charcoal Grill, Shop | 199 yd | |
| Magic Wok & Box | Magic Wok & Box, 107 Lever Street | 201 yd | |
| Bap Foods Limited | Bap Foods Limited, Basement And Ground Floor | 212 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 55 Central Street | 72 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 174 St John Street | 437 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 1 Brewhouse Yard | 460 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 257 City Road | 477 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 183 | 492 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Lukes Community Centre ST. LUKES ST. LUKES CENTRAL STREET | 119 yd | |
| Finsbury Leisure Centre FINSBURY LEISURE CENTRE FINSBURY LEISURE CENTRE NORMAN STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 152 yd |
| Saddlers Sports Centre (Closed) 122-130 122-130 Goswell Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 178 yd |
| Citysport GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 197 yd |
| Otium Leisure Club (Barbican) CENTRAL STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 215 yd |
| Ironmonger Row Baths NORMAN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 217 yd |
| Drakes Gym PARDON STREET | health and fitness suite | 305 yd |
| Golden Lane Sports & Fitness CULLUM WELCH HOUSE CULLUM WELCH HOUSE GOLDEN LANE ESTATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 372 yd |
| Gambier Hall GAMBIER HOUSE GAMBIER HOUSE MORA STREET | 446 yd | |
| Energie Fitness (London Old Street) BUNHILL ROW | health and fitness suite | 516 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 360.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 355.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.