St John Street is in London and in Islington district. EC1V 4LD is located in the Clerkenwell 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 St John Street, London, EC1V 4LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1R 1UX, EC1R 1UY, EC1V 4NN, EC1R 4TJ, EC1V 7JX, EC1V 4NA, EC1V 4NP, EC1R 4TL, EC1V 4NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC1V 4LD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 53.8% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 47.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 4LD, 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 | 62.1% | 67% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 29.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18% | 20.2% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -24.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 6.9% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 2% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.4% | 51.9% | 0.5% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 28% | 29.4% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 12.3% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 7% | 6% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 51%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.8% | 17% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 3.4% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 8.7% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 14.6% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 34% | 51% | 17.0% | 33.8% | 17.2% |
| Other | 5.8% | 1.9% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.2% 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 | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 2.1% | -2.0% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 7% | 8% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 5.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 4.5% | 0.4% | -4.1% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 66.3% | 67.2% | 0.9% | 81.4% | -14.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 4.1% | 8.4% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 6.8% |
In this area, 58.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.2% | 58.1% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -25.1% |
| European Union | 7% | 19.9% | 12.9% | 6.1% | 13.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.9% | 5.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 5.5% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 5.1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 5.1% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Oceania | 3.3% | 0.8% | -2.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.7% | 58.5% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -24.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 25.2% | 19.9% | 9.8% | 15.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 6% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 8.1% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 5.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.1% | 2.1% | -16.0% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.5% | 76.7% | -8.2% |
| Ireland | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| Italy | 5.5% | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 37.4% | 46.2% | -8.8% |
| Muslim | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 11.9% | 6.0% | 5.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St John Street was 161.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.0% lower than the Barnsbury average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
St John Street has the 54th highest crime rate of 138 local areas in Barnsbury and the 231st highest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.8%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% 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 C 387 St John Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £870,000 | 2025-03-28 | £875,246 |
| Flat C 383 - 385 St John Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £870,000 | 2021-06-10 | £897,804 |
| 379A St John Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £528,000 | 2021-06-07 | £544,874 |
| Flat A 389 St John Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2020-02-05 | £748,504 |
| Flat C 387 St John Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2018-01-11 | £862,931 |
EC1V 4LD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in EC1V 4LD 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 | 77 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,275 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 | 1,348 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 | 2,037 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,186 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,390 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School Myddelton Street , EC1R 1YJ | 4out of 4 | 300 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clerkenwell Parochial CofE Primary School Amwell Street , EC1R 1UN | - not rated | 398 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clerkenwell Parochial CofE Primary School Amwell Street , EC1R 1UN | - not rated | 398 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Myddelton Junior School Myddelton Street , EC1R 1YR | - not rated | 404 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School Duncan Street , Islington High Street N1 8BL | 3out of 4 | 472 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | - not rated | 618 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 951 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 951 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | - not rated | 1,619 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hackney University Technical College Falkirk Street , N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,998 yd | University technical college | 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 | 601 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 1,061 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,066 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,998 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,009 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 | 2,102 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,354 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 4,922 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 | 393 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The ArtsXchange City Road , EC1V 1JX | 3out of 4 | 605 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colebrooke Pupil Referral Unit Colebrooke Row , Islington N1 8AF | - not rated | 616 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colebrooke School Colebrooke Row , Islington N1 8AF | - not rated | 616 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gower School 10 Cynthia Street , Barnsbury N1 9JF | - not rated | 629 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niche | Niche, Basement And Ground | 35 yd | |
| The Gate Restaurant | The Gate Restaurant, Basement And Ground | 45 yd | |
| Crudough | Crudough, Ground Floor And Basement | 84 yd | |
| Fateema | 28 | 126 yd | |
| Banana Tree/What's Your Katsu/Mimi's | Banana Tree/What's Your Katsu/Mimi's, 412 St John Street | 140 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Harlequin Public House | The Harlequin Public House, 27 Arlington Way | 53 yd | |
| The Shakespeare's Head Public House | The Shakespeare's Head Public House, 1 Arlington Way | 121 yd | |
| Old Red Lion Public House | Old Red Lion Public House, 418 St John Street | 154 yd | |
| Dame Alice Owen Public House | Dame Alice Owen Public House, Ground Floor | 260 yd | |
| The Castle Public House | The Castle Public House, 54 Pentonville Road | 334 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, 402-404 St John Street | 100 yd | |
| Bumble And Sea | Street Record, Exmouth | 102 yd | |
| Green Home Food | Green Home Food, 428 St John Street | 179 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, Basement And Ground Floors | 326 yd | |
| Square Bubbles | Square Bubbles, Ground Floor | 419 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 301 St John Street | 281 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks & Spencer, Marks And Spencer | 370 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Foods, 62-64 Chapel Market | 427 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, Waitrose | 463 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, J Sainsbury Plc | 506 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| City And Islington College (Centre Of Applied Sciences) 311-321 311-321 GOSWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 81 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Islington Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 148 yd |
| The Gym (London Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 205 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Angel) 361-373 361-373 CITY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 252 yd |
| Three Corners Adventure Playground NORTHAMPTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 555 yd |
| Sphera Health Club And Spa (Closed) Upper Street | health and fitness suite | 655 yd |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School DONEGAL STREET | health and fitness suite | 684 yd |
| Ozone Leisure Club KING'S CROSS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 762 yd |
| Otium Leisure Club (Barbican) CENTRAL STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 765 yd |
| Saddlers Sports Centre (Closed) 122-130 122-130 Goswell Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 819 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 305.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.