Seward Street is in London and in Islington district. EC1V 3NZ is located in the Bunhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington South and Finsbury. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Seward Street, London, EC1V 3NZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1V 3NY, EC1V 3RF, EC1V 3QY, EC1V 3QU, EC1V 3QX, EC1V 7DW, EC1V 3PD, EC1V 7DX, EC1V 3PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC1V 3NZ is primarily male, with 55.1% 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 | 37.7% | 44.9% | 7.2% | 51.0% | -6.1% |
| Male | 62.3% | 55.1% | -7.2% | 49.0% | 6.1% |
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 3NZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.4% 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% | 64.4% | -8.5% | 37.9% | 26.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.3% | 28.2% | 6.9% | 44.2% | -16.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 5.6% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
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 (88.9%) 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% | 62.8% | -3.7% | 48.4% | 14.4% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 26.1% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -7.5% |
| Fair health | 3.1% | 8.5% | 5.4% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 3NZ this area, 2.3% 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 85.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -15.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.8% | 0% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.6% | 2.3% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -11.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 6.8% | -4.9% | 16.9% | -10.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 65.4% | 85.3% | 19.9% | 33.8% | 51.5% |
| Other | 9.2% | 2.8% | -6.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 4.6% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 9.5% | 6.4% | 3.1% | 6.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| 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% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 77.4% | 69.3% | -8.1% | 81.4% | -12.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 2.7% | 6.9% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 5.3% |
In this area, just 36.2% 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% | 36.2% | -14.4% | 83.2% | -47.0% |
| European Union | 16.3% | 29.8% | 13.5% | 6.1% | 23.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 9.7% | 5.9% | -3.8% | 0.8% | 5.1% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 4.3% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.3% | 13.3% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 7.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 6.9% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| Oceania | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 36.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 14.9% 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% | 36.2% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -47.0% |
| 10+ Years | 10.5% | 14.9% | 4.4% | 9.8% | 5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 17.5% | 15.4% | -2.1% | 2.9% | 12.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.4% | 18.1% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 15.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 15.4% | 7.2% | 1.9% | 13.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.7% | 76.7% | -27.0% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 5.5% | 0.4% | 5.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 6.6% | 1.5% | 5.1% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 5.5% | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Central Asia | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.1% | 37.2% | 13.9% |
| Christian | 21.8% | 46.2% | -24.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 6.9% | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Jewish | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 6.9% | 6.5% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Seward Street was 190.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.1% lower than the Bunhill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Seward Street has the 10th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Bunhill and the 182nd highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 15 5 - 7 Seward Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2024-12-13 | £406,109 |
| Flat 12 5 - 7 Seward Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £745,000 | 2024-05-17 | £665,346 |
| Flat 18 5 - 7 Seward Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2023-02-27 | £488,440 |
| Flat 23 5 - 7 Seward Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2022-07-08 | £685,517 |
| Flat 9 5 - 7 Seward Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £705,000 | 2021-06-17 | £722,443 |
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| 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 | 1,538 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 | 1,901 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 1,923 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,996 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 4,037 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 | 222 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moreland Primary School Moreland Street , EC1V 8BB | 3out of 4 | 230 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School Myddelton Street , EC1R 1YJ | 4out of 4 | 447 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington 15 Baltic Street West , EC1Y 0AE | - not rated | 544 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Radnor Street , EC1V 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 649 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,121 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,194 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | 3out of 4 | 2,268 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 2,295 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 | 1,382 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,506 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 1,756 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,057 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,880 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 | 2,611 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,842 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,237 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City University Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB | - not rated | 194 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallington School 8 Dallington Street , London EC1V 0BW | - not rated | 244 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Mencap Society 123 Golden Lane , Islington EC1Y 0RT | - not rated | 497 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts 23 Goswell Road , EC1M 7AJ | - not rated | 572 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| NAS Vanguard School Lollard Street , Kennington SE11 6QH | - not rated | 722 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Phoenix Takeaway | The Phoenix Takeaway, 5 Lever Street | 53 yd | |
| Kennedy's | Kennedy's, Ground Floor | 63 yd | |
| The Old Ivy House | The Old Ivy House, 166 Goswell Road | 63 yd | |
| Daisy | Daisy, 3A Lever Street | 70 yd | |
| Aburi Japanese Restaurant | Aburi Japanese Restaurant, Ground Floor 190 | 80 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Corner Bar / Charlie's Cantina | The Corner Bar / Charlie's Cantina, 125 Central Street | 194 yd | |
| Britannia Public House | Britannia Public House, 94 Ironmonger Row | 363 yd | |
| The 1920 Public House | The 1920 Public House, 19-20 Great Sutton Street | 371 yd | |
| Sutton Arms | Sutton Arms, 16 Great Sutton Street | 390 yd | |
| The Shakespeare | The Shakespeare Public House, 2 Goswell Road | 458 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goswell Best Charcoal Grill | Goswell Best Charcoal Grill, Shop | 61 yd | |
| Chicken Diner | Chicken Diner, Basement And Ground Floor | 200 yd | |
| Barbican Pizza | Barbican Pizza, 89 Lever Street | 247 yd | |
| Magic Wok & Box | Magic Wok & Box, 107 Lever Street | 265 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Domino's Pizza, Basement And Ground Floor | 329 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 55 Central Street | 159 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 174 St John Street | 345 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 1 Brewhouse Yard | 382 yd | |
| Lily Maila | Lily Maila, Ground Floor Shop | 414 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 257 City Road | 472 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saddlers Sports Centre (Closed) 122-130 122-130 Goswell Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 151 yd |
| Citysport GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 176 yd |
| St Lukes Community Centre ST. LUKES ST. LUKES CENTRAL STREET | 204 yd | |
| Otium Leisure Club (Barbican) CENTRAL STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 227 yd |
| Drakes Gym PARDON STREET | health and fitness suite | 267 yd |
| Finsbury Leisure Centre FINSBURY LEISURE CENTRE FINSBURY LEISURE CENTRE NORMAN STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 283 yd |
| Ironmonger Row Baths NORMAN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 330 yd |
| Golden Lane Sports & Fitness CULLUM WELCH HOUSE CULLUM WELCH HOUSE GOLDEN LANE ESTATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 466 yd |
| Gambier Hall GAMBIER HOUSE GAMBIER HOUSE MORA STREET | 529 yd | |
| The Gym (London Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 554 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 | 67 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.