Goswell Road is in London and in Islington district. EC1V 7DX is located in the Bunhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington South and Finsbury. This postcode has been in use since 2003-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Goswell Road, London, EC1V 7DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1V 7DW, EC1V 7DU, EC1V 3NY, EC1V 7EY, EC1V 0AF, EC1V 0AG, EC1V 3NZ, EC1V 3AS, EC1V 0BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EC1V 7DX 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 7DX, 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 7DX 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 58.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.9% lower than the Bread Street average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Goswell Road has the lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Bread Street and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in City of London .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.8%.
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 32 The Courtyard, 154 Goswell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2025-07-03 | £454,565 |
| Flat 22 The Courtyard, 154 Goswell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £714,000 | 2024-08-09 | £685,248 |
| Flat 11 The Courtyard, 154 Goswell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2024-07-11 | £489,568 |
| Flat 24 The Courtyard, 154 Goswell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2022-11-14 | £477,370 |
| Flat 29 The Courtyard, 154 Goswell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2022-07-11 | £739,655 |
EC1V 7DX 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 7DX 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 | 1,604 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 | 1,922 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,941 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 | 2,054 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,761 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 | 141 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moreland Primary School Moreland Street , EC1V 8BB | 3out of 4 | 333 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington 15 Baltic Street West , EC1Y 0AE | 4out of 4 | 405 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School Myddelton Street , EC1R 1YJ | 4out of 4 | 560 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Radnor Street , EC1V 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 587 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | - not rated | 1,037 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 1,291 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | - not rated | 1,327 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hackney University Technical College Falkirk Street , N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,650 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 | 560 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,415 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 1,456 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,461 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,650 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 | 2,746 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,709 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 5,294 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 | 142 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City University Northampton Square , EC1V 0HB | - not rated | 333 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sol Ecole Toffee Park Youth Centre , Ironmonger Row EC1V 3QS | - not rated | 430 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts 23 Goswell Road , EC1M 7AJ | - not rated | 434 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The ArtsXchange City Road , EC1V 1JX | 3out of 4 | 564 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goswell Road Coffee | Goswell Road Coffee, 150-164 Goswell Road | 36 yd | |
| The Old Ivy House | The Old Ivy House, 166 Goswell Road | 67 yd | |
| Kennedy's | Kennedy's, Ground Floor | 76 yd | |
| Aburi Japanese Restaurant | Aburi Japanese Restaurant, Ground Floor 190 | 96 yd | |
| Daisy | Daisy, 3A Lever Street | 101 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Corner Bar / Charlie's Cantina | The Corner Bar / Charlie's Cantina, 125 Central Street | 272 yd | |
| The 1920 Public House | The 1920 Public House, 19-20 Great Sutton Street | 299 yd | |
| Sutton Arms | Sutton Arms, 16 Great Sutton Street | 316 yd | |
| Sekforde Arms | Sekforde Arms, 34 Sekforde Street | 404 yd | |
| The Shakespeare | The Shakespeare Public House, 2 Goswell Road | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goswell Best Charcoal Grill | Goswell Best Charcoal Grill, Shop | 35 yd | |
| Chicken Diner | Chicken Diner, Basement And Ground Floor | 274 yd | |
| Sushi Daily@Waitrose | Sushi Daily@Waitrose, 174 St John Street | 298 yd | |
| Nusa Kitchen | Nusa Kitchen, Basement And Ground Floors | 303 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, Basement And Ground Floors | 304 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 55 Central Street | 219 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 174 St John Street | 269 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 1 Brewhouse Yard | 305 yd | |
| Lily Maila | Lily Maila, Ground Floor Shop | 339 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Ground Floor | 491 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saddlers Sports Centre (Closed) 122-130 122-130 Goswell Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 98 yd |
| Citysport GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 119 yd |
| Drakes Gym PARDON STREET | health and fitness suite | 195 yd |
| St Lukes Community Centre ST. LUKES ST. LUKES CENTRAL STREET | 269 yd | |
| Otium Leisure Club (Barbican) CENTRAL STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 304 yd |
| Finsbury Leisure Centre FINSBURY LEISURE CENTRE FINSBURY LEISURE CENTRE NORMAN STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 337 yd |
| Ironmonger Row Baths NORMAN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 392 yd |
| Golden Lane Sports & Fitness CULLUM WELCH HOUSE CULLUM WELCH HOUSE GOLDEN LANE ESTATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 435 yd |
| The Crypt On The Green CLERKENWELL CLOSE | 537 yd | |
| Three Corners Adventure Playground NORTHAMPTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 552 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 68 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.