Brewhouse Yard is in London and in Islington district. EC1V 4JX is located in the Bunhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington South and Finsbury. This postcode has been in use since 2003-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brewhouse Yard, London, EC1V 4JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1V 4JU, EC1V 0EA, EC1V 4LE, EC1V 0DX, EC1V 4PS, EC1V 4UD, EC1V 4UA, EC1V 4JQ, EC1V 4JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC1V 4JX is primarily male, with 57.2% 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 | 40.7% | 42.8% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -8.2% |
| Male | 59.3% | 57.2% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 8.2% |
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 4JX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67% 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 | 63.4% | 67% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 29.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.9% | 20.1% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -24.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 6.7% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 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 (95.2%) 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 | 74.1% | 73.6% | -0.5% | 48.4% | 25.2% |
| Good health | 19.9% | 21.6% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -12.0% |
| Fair health | 5.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -9.6% |
| Bad health | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 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 4JX this area, 4.8% 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 73.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 0.5% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 18.2% | -13.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 9.6% | -8.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -10.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.9% | 13.9% | 10.0% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 79.5% | 73.7% | -5.8% | 33.8% | 39.9% |
| Other | 10.2% | 1.9% | -8.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.6% 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 | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 3.7% | 4% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 3.3% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 1.8% | -2.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 84.3% | 74.6% | -9.7% | 81.4% | -6.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Other | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, just 38.4% 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 | 61.1% | 38.4% | -22.7% | 83.2% | -44.8% |
| European Union | 14.4% | 26.2% | 11.8% | 6.1% | 20.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.8% | 6.1% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 5.3% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 10.9% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.8% | 10.5% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 9.2% |
| Oceania | 6% | 3.9% | -2.1% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 16.6% 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 | 57.4% | 38.4% | -19.0% | 83.2% | -44.8% |
| 10+ Years | 10.6% | 16.6% | 6.0% | 9.8% | 6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.1% | 9.6% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 17.5% | 10.6% | 2.2% | 15.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.9% | 17.9% | 4.0% | 1.9% | 16.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.3% | 76.7% | -21.4% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 5.8% | 0.3% | 5.5% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 4.4% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| Spain | 3.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| Other Europe | 4% | 0.2% | 3.8% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.8% | 0.3% | 5.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.1% | 37.2% | 8.9% |
| Christian | 31.1% | 46.2% | -15.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 5.7% | 0.5% | 5.2% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brewhouse Yard was 367.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.4% lower than the Bread Street average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Brewhouse Yard has the 13th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Bread Street and the 25th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in City of London .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.9%.

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 17 Dickinson Court, 15 Brewhouse Yard, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £647,500 | 2025-03-31 | £663,521 |
| Flat 66 Dickinson Court, 15 Brewhouse Yard, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,000,000 | 2024-09-19 | £1,945,205 |
| Flat 55 Dickinson Court, 15 Brewhouse Yard, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2023-01-27 | £695,800 |
| Flat 69 Dickinson Court, 15 Brewhouse Yard, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,900,000 | 2022-12-16 | £1,882,951 |
| Flat 10 Dickinson Court, 15 Brewhouse Yard, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2022-11-18 | £1,026,254 |
EC1V 4JX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 4JX 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 4JX 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 | 119 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Part-Time Employee | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 66 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 50 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Other | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,341 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 | 1,975 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 | 2,239 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,242 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 4,099 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 | 186 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School Myddelton Street , EC1R 1YJ | 4out of 4 | 484 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington 15 Baltic Street West , EC1Y 0AE | - not rated | 556 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moreland Primary School Moreland Street , EC1V 8BB | 3out of 4 | 580 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School 38 Laystall Street , EC1R 4PQ | 4out of 4 | 708 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 | 1,277 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,512 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 2,198 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1 - 39 Drummond Crescent , NW1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 2,318 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,225 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 1,469 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,675 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,713 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,821 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 | 2,851 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,602 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,010 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 | 206 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City University Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB | - not rated | 435 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts 23 Goswell Road , EC1M 7AJ | - not rated | 469 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Mencap Society 123 Golden Lane , Islington EC1Y 0RT | - not rated | 566 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charterhouse Square School 40 Charterhouse Square , EC1M 6EA | - not rated | 570 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Slaughtered Lamb | The Slaughtered Lamb, Ground Floor | 56 yd | |
| Katsuma / Haiso-Zumi | Katsuma / Haiso-Zumi, 30C Great Sutton Street | 92 yd | |
| The Rasoi | The Rasoi, Ground Floor And Basement | 99 yd | |
| Fora | Fora, Ground to Fourth | 107 yd | |
| London Lebanese Grill | London Lebanese Grill, Basement And Ground Floor | 120 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Arms | Sutton Arms, 16 Great Sutton Street | 81 yd | |
| The 1920 Public House | The 1920 Public House, 19-20 Great Sutton Street | 91 yd | |
| The Dovetail | The Dovetail, Basement And Ground Floor | 195 yd | |
| The Artisan | The Artisan, Basement And Ground Floor, St Johns House | 219 yd | |
| Clerkenwell & Social | Clerkenwell & Social, Ground and Lower Ground Floors | 230 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Daily@Waitrose | Sushi Daily@Waitrose, 174 St John Street | 103 yd | |
| CHUFANG | CHUFANG, Lower Floors Rear | 151 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, Basement And Ground Floors | 153 yd | |
| Mr Chans | Mr Chans, Basement And Ground Floor 21 | 154 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, Basement And Ground Floor | 237 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 1 Brewhouse Yard | 69 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 174 St John Street | 100 yd | |
| Lily Maila | Lily Maila, Ground Floor Shop | 144 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Ground Floor | 224 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 131 Aldersgate Street, London | 444 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Drakes Gym PARDON STREET | health and fitness suite | 109 yd |
| Citysport GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 215 yd |
| Saddlers Sports Centre (Closed) 122-130 122-130 Goswell Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 234 yd |
| The Crypt On The Green CLERKENWELL CLOSE | 315 yd | |
| Juno Lucina (Closed) Turnmill Street | health and fitness suite | 400 yd |
| Golden Lane Sports & Fitness CULLUM WELCH HOUSE CULLUM WELCH HOUSE GOLDEN LANE ESTATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 403 yd |
| Ymca (London City) (Closed) Barbican | health and fitness suite | 456 yd |
| Three Corners Adventure Playground NORTHAMPTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 468 yd |
| St Lukes Community Centre ST. LUKES ST. LUKES CENTRAL STREET | 521 yd | |
| Mob45 (Farringdon) FARRINGDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 524 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 187.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 150.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.