St John Street is in London and in Islington district. EC1V 4PG is located in the Clerkenwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington South and Finsbury. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about St John Street, London, EC1V 4PG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1V 4PH, EC1V 4NG, EC1V 4LY, EC1V 0BP, EC1V 0BR, EC1V 0BS, EC1V 4PE, EC1R 0HL, EC1V 0AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC1V 4PG is primarily male, with 61.7% 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 | 49.9% | 38.3% | -11.6% | 51.0% | -12.7% |
| Male | 50.1% | 61.7% | 11.6% | 49.0% | 12.7% |
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 4PG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.5% 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 | 81.4% | 66.5% | -14.9% | 37.9% | 28.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13.2% | 21.3% | 8.1% | 44.2% | -22.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 3.6% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 2.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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 (95.3%) 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 | 77.9% | 66.7% | -11.2% | 48.4% | 18.3% |
| Good health | 17.7% | 28.6% | 10.9% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 4.1% | 1.8% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -10.9% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 4PG this area, 3.1% 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 76.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 18.2% | -15.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 9.6% | -8.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.8% | 0.6% | -7.2% | 13.4% | -12.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.8% | 12.3% | -7.5% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 52% | 76.7% | 24.7% | 33.8% | 42.9% |
| Other | 19.2% | 4.3% | -14.9% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 6.8% | 11.4% | 4.6% | 0.7% | 10.7% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 79.9% | 67.1% | -12.8% | 81.4% | -14.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 5.4% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, just 44.4% 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 | 54% | 44.4% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -38.8% |
| European Union | 19.2% | 16.6% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 10.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.8% | 4.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.6% | 17.2% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 11.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.4% | 9.5% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 8.2% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 4.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 16.7% 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 | 52.8% | 44.6% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -38.6% |
| 10+ Years | 25.4% | 16.7% | -8.7% | 9.8% | 6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.6% | 4.8% | -5.8% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 25% | 16.7% | 1.9% | 23.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.6% | 76.7% | -19.1% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 12.9% | 0.3% | 12.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Central Asia | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 0.3% | 4.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 4.7% | 0.1% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.5% | 37.2% | 22.3% |
| Christian | 22% | 46.2% | -24.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St John Street was 157.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.3% lower than the Bread Street average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St John Street has the 7th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Bread Street and the 14th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in City of London .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 100.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.5%.
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 3 242 - 244 St John Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2025-03-10 | £588,528 |
| Flat 5 242 - 244 St John Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2022-06-24 | £583,673 |
| Flat 5 242 - 244 St John Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £495,999 | 2013-09-19 | £648,166 |
| Flat 6 242 - 244 St John Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £630,000 | 2013-09-09 | £823,277 |
| Flat 2 242 - 244 St John Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2013-03-22 | £814,278 |
EC1V 4PG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 4PG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 4PG 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 | 50 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Part-Time Employee | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 42 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,292 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 | 1,809 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 | 2,155 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,247 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,459 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 243 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School Myddelton Street , EC1R 1YJ | 4out of 4 | 302 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Myddelton Junior School Myddelton Street , EC1R 1YR | - not rated | 306 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moreland Primary School Moreland Street , EC1V 8BB | 3out of 4 | 454 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clerkenwell Parochial CofE Primary School Amwell Street , EC1R 1UN | - not rated | 590 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,100 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,345 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 1,345 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | - not rated | 1,349 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hackney University Technical College Falkirk Street , N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,937 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 | 690 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,149 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,727 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,815 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 | 2,657 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,795 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 4,986 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 | 262 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallington School 8 Dallington Street , London EC1V 0BW | - not rated | 280 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts 23 Goswell Road , EC1M 7AJ | - not rated | 618 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The ArtsXchange City Road , EC1V 1JX | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sol Ecole Toffee Park Youth Centre , Ironmonger Row EC1V 3QS | - not rated | 740 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Fiori | Cafe Fiori, Community Gardens | 157 yd | |
| Dragonfly Cafe | Dragonfly Cafe, 71 Compton Street | 170 yd | |
| Caffe Tiffin | Caffe Tiffin, Basement and Ground | 173 yd | |
| Bocas | Bocas, Ground Floor | 184 yd | |
| Mr. Beanstalk Coffee Co | Mr. Beanstalk Coffee Co, 36A Myddelton Street | 244 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sekforde Arms | Sekforde Arms, 34 Sekforde Street | 192 yd | |
| Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings | Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings, Basement to First | 280 yd | |
| Dame Alice Owen Public House | Dame Alice Owen Public House, Ground Floor | 300 yd | |
| The Dovetail | The Dovetail, Basement And Ground Floor | 317 yd | |
| Crown Tavern Public House | Crown Tavern Public House, 43 Clerkenwell Green | 329 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Delight | City Delight, Ground Floor | 90 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, Basement And Ground Floors | 162 yd | |
| Sushi Daily@Waitrose | Sushi Daily@Waitrose, 174 St John Street | 211 yd | |
| Goswell Best Charcoal Grill | Goswell Best Charcoal Grill, Shop | 307 yd | |
| The Green | The Green, Basement And Ground Floor | 329 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 174 St John Street | 200 yd | |
| Lily Maila | Lily Maila, Ground Floor Shop | 202 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 1 Brewhouse Yard | 252 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 301 St John Street | 280 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Ground Floor | 486 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Three Corners Adventure Playground NORTHAMPTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 240 yd |
| The Crypt On The Green CLERKENWELL CLOSE | 327 yd | |
| Drakes Gym PARDON STREET | health and fitness suite | 334 yd |
| Saddlers Sports Centre (Closed) 122-130 122-130 Goswell Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 365 yd |
| Citysport GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 368 yd |
| Juno Lucina (Closed) Turnmill Street | health and fitness suite | 486 yd |
| The Gym (London Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 500 yd |
| Pure Gym (Farringdon) CLERKENWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 539 yd |
| City And Islington College (Centre Of Applied Sciences) 311-321 311-321 GOSWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 552 yd |
| Otium Leisure Club (Barbican) CENTRAL STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 564 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.