St John Street is in London and in Islington district. EC1V 4NR 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 St John Street, London, EC1V 4NR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1V 4NP, EC1R 4TL, EC1R 4TJ, EC1V 4LB, EC1V 7NS, EC1V 4NN, EC1R 4TS, EC1V 4LD, EC1V 7NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EC1V 4NR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.1% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.9% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 4NR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.8% 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% | 65.8% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 27.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.8% | 23.9% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -20.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 56.5% | 61.1% | 4.6% | 48.4% | 12.7% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 25.6% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -8.0% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 8.1% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 60.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.7% | 15.5% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.1% | 2.8% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 2.8% | 6% | 3.2% | 13.4% | -7.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 9.9% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.4% | 60.6% | 3.2% | 33.8% | 26.8% |
| Other | 10.6% | 3.2% | -7.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.1% 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 | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 7.9% | 7.5% | 2.5% | 5.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 0.8% | 6.1% |
| White | 81.6% | 63.1% | -18.5% | 81.4% | -18.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Other | 0.8% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 52.6% 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 | 59.8% | 52.6% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -30.6% |
| European Union | 12.1% | 16.2% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 10.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.9% | 7.2% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 6.4% |
| Africa | 5% | 8.1% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 7.2% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.9% | 6% | -4.9% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Oceania | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.9% | 52.7% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -30.5% |
| 10+ Years | 9.2% | 18.7% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.6% | 10.8% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 7.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 9.6% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 7.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.3% | 8.1% | -8.2% | 1.9% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.6% | 76.7% | -11.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Italy | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 31.7% | 46.2% | -14.5% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 12.4% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St John Street was 176.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.6% lower than the Bread Street average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
St John Street has the 10th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Bread Street and the 18th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in City of London .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360 St John Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £20,000 | 2022-08-03 | £19,324 |
| Flat B 360 St John Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £666,100 | 2012-05-04 | £973,381 |
| Flat 1 360 St John Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,500 | 2005-06-10 | £829,805 |
| Flat 1 360 St John Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2002-05-16 | £875,548 |
| 350 St John Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2001-08-17 | £639,844 |
EC1V 4NR 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 150 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 39 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,313 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 | 1,435 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 | 1,994 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,261 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,318 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 | 263 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Myddelton Junior School Myddelton Street , EC1R 1YR | - not rated | 379 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clerkenwell Parochial CofE Primary School Amwell Street , EC1R 1UN | - not rated | 435 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clerkenwell Parochial CofE Primary School Amwell Street , EC1R 1UN | - not rated | 435 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moreland Primary School Moreland Street , EC1V 8BB | 3out of 4 | 447 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 | - not rated | 704 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 952 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 952 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | - not rated | 1,536 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hackney University Technical College Falkirk Street , N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,932 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 | 534 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 1,106 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,926 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,932 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 | 2,167 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,284 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 4,977 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 | 307 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The ArtsXchange City Road , EC1V 1JX | 3out of 4 | 539 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colebrooke Pupil Referral Unit Colebrooke Row , Islington N1 8AF | - not rated | 635 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colebrooke School Colebrooke Row , Islington N1 8AF | - not rated | 635 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Directions Colebrook Row , N1 8AF | - not rated | 699 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crudough | Crudough, Ground Floor And Basement | 8 yd | |
| Fateema | 28 | 53 yd | |
| The Gate Restaurant | The Gate Restaurant, Basement And Ground | 54 yd | |
| Niche | Niche, Basement And Ground | 58 yd | |
| The Great Chase | The Great Chase, 316 St John Street | 121 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Harlequin Public House | The Harlequin Public House, 27 Arlington Way | 105 yd | |
| The Shakespeare's Head Public House | The Shakespeare's Head Public House, 1 Arlington Way | 155 yd | |
| Dame Alice Owen Public House | Dame Alice Owen Public House, Ground Floor | 191 yd | |
| Old Red Lion Public House | Old Red Lion Public House, 418 St John Street | 221 yd | |
| York Public House | York Public House, 82 Islington High Street | 407 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bumble And Sea | Street Record, Exmouth | 167 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, 402-404 St John Street | 170 yd | |
| Green Home Food | Green Home Food, 428 St John Street | 248 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, Basement And Ground Floors | 394 yd | |
| City Delight | City Delight, Ground Floor | 403 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 301 St John Street | 221 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks & Spencer, Marks And Spencer | 435 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | Iceland Foods, 62-64 Chapel Market | 507 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 271-273 City Road | 512 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, Waitrose | 536 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 | 65 yd |
| The Gym (London Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 134 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Islington Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 200 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Angel) 361-373 361-373 CITY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 247 yd |
| Three Corners Adventure Playground NORTHAMPTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 518 yd |
| Otium Leisure Club (Barbican) CENTRAL STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 680 yd |
| Sphera Health Club And Spa (Closed) Upper Street | health and fitness suite | 717 yd |
| Saddlers Sports Centre (Closed) 122-130 122-130 Goswell Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 735 yd |
| Citysport GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 751 yd |
| St Lukes Community Centre ST. LUKES ST. LUKES CENTRAL STREET | 760 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.