Goswell Road is in London and in Islington district. EC1V 7DH is located in the Bunhill 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 Goswell Road, London, EC1V 7DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1V 3PZ, EC1V 7RD, EC1V 3RD, EC1V 7EH, EC1V 7DB, EC1V 7ER, EC1V 7DY, EC1V 0AY, EC1V 3RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EC1V 7DH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents 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 | 51.8% | 48.8% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 48.2% | 51.2% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 7DH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 80.2% 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 | 87.4% | 80.2% | -7.2% | 37.9% | 42.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 8.7% | 14.1% | 5.4% | 44.2% | -30.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -7.2% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (93.6%) 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 | 64.6% | 63% | -1.6% | 48.4% | 14.6% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 30.6% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 3.4% | 5.4% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -7.3% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
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 7DH this area, 3.3% 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 69.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 18.2% | -14.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.5% | 3.5% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -9.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 47.4% | 20.6% | -26.8% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.8% | 69.1% | 42.3% | 33.8% | 35.3% |
| Other | 13.8% | 1.6% | -12.2% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50% 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 | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 8.4% | 17.9% | 9.5% | 0.7% | 17.2% |
| Indian | 11.1% | 9% | -2.1% | 3.1% | 5.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 3.6% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 59.9% | 50% | -9.9% | 81.4% | -31.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 4.6% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, just 26.2% 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 | 54.7% | 26.2% | -28.5% | 83.2% | -57.0% |
| European Union | 12.6% | 18.8% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 12.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.2% | 6.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 5.9% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 4.6% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19% | 33.9% | 14.9% | 5.6% | 28.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 7.5% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 6.2% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 26.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 13.1% 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 | 52.9% | 26.2% | -26.7% | 83.2% | -57.0% |
| 10+ Years | 30.2% | 13.1% | -17.1% | 9.8% | 3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 8% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 9.5% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 7.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 43.2% | 37.0% | 1.9% | 41.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 38% | 76.7% | -38.7% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.9% | 1.5% | 4.4% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 4.6% | 0.2% | 4.4% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 13.9% | 0.3% | 13.6% |
| Southern Asia | 8% | 1.2% | 6.8% |
| South-East Asia | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.4% | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 1.3% | 13.5% | -12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44% | 37.2% | 6.8% |
| Christian | 28.3% | 46.2% | -17.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 5.9% | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Jewish | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 10.8% | 6.0% | 4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Goswell Road was 66.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.0% lower than the Bread Street average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Goswell Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Bread Street and the 7th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in City of London .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.3%.
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 1 100 - 102 Goswell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2024-11-18 | £538,621 |
| Flat 3 100 - 102 Goswell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2017-01-06 | £560,797 |
| Flat 6 100 - 102 Goswell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2016-06-24 | £614,738 |
| 104 - 110 Goswell Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £5,600,000 | 2016-05-18 | £5,720,863 |
| Flat 1 100 - 102 Goswell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,400 | 2015-11-16 | £394,769 |
EC1V 7DH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 7DH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 176 |
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 36 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,530 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,036 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 | 2,046 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 | 2,063 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 4,053 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 | 24 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington 15 Baltic Street West , EC1Y 0AE | - not rated | 399 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moreland Primary School Moreland Street , EC1V 8BB | 3out of 4 | 444 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School Myddelton Street , EC1R 1YJ | 4out of 4 | 554 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre 101 Whitecross Street , EC1Y 8JA | 2out of 4 | 663 yd | Community 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 | 1,113 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,345 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 2,307 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | 3out of 4 | 2,350 yd | Community 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 | 1,401 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,482 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 1,676 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,907 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,965 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 | 2,825 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,624 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,210 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 | 22 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts 23 Goswell Road , EC1M 7AJ | - not rated | 374 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City University Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB | - not rated | 385 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Mencap Society 123 Golden Lane , Islington EC1Y 0RT | - not rated | 386 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charterhouse Square School 40 Charterhouse Square , EC1M 6EA | - not rated | 554 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fare Restaurant + Bar | Fare Restaurant + Bar, Basement And Ground Floors 11-13, Morelands Complex | 110 yd | |
| Goswell Road Coffee | Goswell Road Coffee, 150-164 Goswell Road | 133 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa Coffee, Basement And Ground Floor | 139 yd | |
| Fora | Fora, Ground to Fourth | 145 yd | |
| Pizza Express | Pizza Express, Ground Floor | 146 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The 1920 Public House | The 1920 Public House, 19-20 Great Sutton Street | 177 yd | |
| Sutton Arms | Sutton Arms, 16 Great Sutton Street | 202 yd | |
| The Shakespeare | The Shakespeare Public House, 2 Goswell Road | 250 yd | |
| The Chocolate Cocktail Club | The Chocolate Cocktail Club, 72 St John Street | 369 yd | |
| The Corner Bar / Charlie's Cantina | The Corner Bar / Charlie's Cantina, 125 Central Street | 382 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nusa Kitchen | Nusa Kitchen, Basement And Ground Floors | 142 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, Basement And Ground Floor | 148 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Domino's Pizza, Basement And Ground Floor | 191 yd | |
| Goswell Best Charcoal Grill | Goswell Best Charcoal Grill, Shop | 204 yd | |
| Bap Foods Limited | Bap Foods Limited, Basement And Ground Floor | 227 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 174 St John Street | 263 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 1 Brewhouse Yard | 268 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 55 Central Street | 284 yd | |
| Lily Maila | Lily Maila, Ground Floor Shop | 332 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Ground Floor | 374 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Citysport GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 50 yd |
| Saddlers Sports Centre (Closed) 122-130 122-130 Goswell Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 72 yd |
| Drakes Gym PARDON STREET | health and fitness suite | 99 yd |
| Golden Lane Sports & Fitness CULLUM WELCH HOUSE CULLUM WELCH HOUSE GOLDEN LANE ESTATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 277 yd |
| St Lukes Community Centre ST. LUKES ST. LUKES CENTRAL STREET | 335 yd | |
| Finsbury Leisure Centre FINSBURY LEISURE CENTRE FINSBURY LEISURE CENTRE NORMAN STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 360 yd |
| Ymca (London City) (Closed) Barbican | health and fitness suite | 395 yd |
| Otium Leisure Club (Barbican) CENTRAL STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 413 yd |
| Ironmonger Row Baths NORMAN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 430 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Barbican) ALDERSGATE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 505 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.