King Square is in London and in Islington district. EC1V 8DD 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 King Square, London, EC1V 8DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1V 8DD, EC1V 7PD, EC1V 7PE, EC1V 8BB, EC1V 8DE, EC1V 8DQ, EC1V 8DX, EC1V 8BS, EC1V 8AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC1V 8DD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% 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 | 50.3% | 54.4% | 4.1% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 49.7% | 45.6% | -4.1% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 8DD, 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 | 54.7% | 65.8% | 11.1% | 37.9% | 27.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.4% | 12.8% | -13.6% | 44.2% | -31.4% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 3.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 9.7% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 8.2% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.7% | 41.8% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 28% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 16.3% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 9.2% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.7% | 4.6% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.4% | 27% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 7.7% | 1.4% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.9% | 4.1% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 19.4% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.8% | 33.2% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 11.9% | 5.1% | -6.8% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.7% 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 | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 6.3% | 2.5% | -3.8% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 9% | 11.7% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 9.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.8% | 3.3% | -2.5% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 57.1% | 51.7% | -5.4% | 81.4% | -29.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 3.7% | 11.3% | 7.6% | 1.6% | 9.7% |
In this area, 56.1% 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 | 64.6% | 56.1% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -27.1% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 13.8% | 8.0% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.8% | 6.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 5.5% |
| Africa | 7.4% | 12.6% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 9.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.6% | 6.7% | -4.9% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.5% | 56.1% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -27.1% |
| 10+ Years | 6.3% | 24.7% | 18.4% | 9.8% | 14.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.5% | 3.8% | -4.7% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 7.1% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.9% | 8.4% | -7.5% | 1.9% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.9% | 76.7% | -9.8% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.9% | 37.2% | -11.3% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 18% | 6.5% | 11.5% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around King Square was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bread Street average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 89 President House King Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-11-15 | £446,897 |
| Flat 56 President House King Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £487,200 | 2022-12-19 | £489,629 |
| Flat 54 President House King Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2020-03-20 | £573,785 |
| Flat 66 President House King Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2016-06-30 | £554,717 |
| Flat 88 President House King Square, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2015-03-09 | £504,531 |
EC1V 8DD 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.
The percentage of student residents living in EC1V 8DD 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 | 57 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 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 | 1,576 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 | 1,773 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 | 1,796 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,984 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 4,035 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moreland Primary School Moreland Street , EC1V 8BB | 3out of 4 | 87 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School Myddelton Street , EC1R 1YJ | 4out of 4 | 436 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Compton Street , Goswell Road EC1V 0EU | 3out of 4 | 445 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanover Primary School Noel Road , Islington N1 8BD | 3out of 4 | 559 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Radnor Street , EC1V 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 689 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 963 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 2,159 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | 3out of 4 | 2,207 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 | 1,396 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,564 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 1,858 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,219 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WM College 44 Crowndale Road , Mill Hill Road NW1 1TR | - not rated | 2,808 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 | 2,396 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,062 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,271 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 | 163 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallington School 8 Dallington Street , London EC1V 0BW | - not rated | 468 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| NAS Vanguard School Lollard Street , Kennington SE11 6QH | - not rated | 536 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Mencap Society 123 Golden Lane , Islington EC1Y 0RT | - not rated | 668 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts 23 Goswell Road , EC1M 7AJ | - not rated | 785 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unite the Union | Unite the Union, 33-37 Moreland Street | 111 yd | |
| Fish Central | Fish Central, 149-155 Central Street | 121 yd | |
| Kings Square Bakery | Kings Square Bakery, 143-145 Central Street | 122 yd | |
| Devi Dhaba # Curry Cafe | Devi Dhaba # Curry Cafe, 127 Central Street | 162 yd | |
| Thistle City Barbican Hotel | Thistle City Barbican Hotel, 120 Central Street | 171 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Corner Bar / Charlie's Cantina | The Corner Bar / Charlie's Cantina, 125 Central Street | 171 yd | |
| Britannia Public House | Britannia Public House, 94 Ironmonger Row | 340 yd | |
| Dame Alice Owen Public House | Dame Alice Owen Public House, Ground Floor | 432 yd | |
| Royal Star Public House | Royal Star Public House, 220 City Road | 491 yd | |
| The Eagle | The Eagle, 2 Shepherdess Walk | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Diner | Chicken Diner, Basement And Ground Floor | 214 yd | |
| Barbican Pizza | Barbican Pizza, 89 Lever Street | 245 yd | |
| Goswell Best Charcoal Grill | Goswell Best Charcoal Grill, Shop | 256 yd | |
| Magic Wok & Box | Magic Wok & Box, 107 Lever Street | 260 yd | |
| City Delight | City Delight, Ground Floor | 400 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 271-273 City Road | 261 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 55 Central Street | 265 yd | |
| Co-op Food | 257 City Road | 301 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 301 St John Street | 462 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 174 St John Street | 517 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Otium Leisure Club (Barbican) CENTRAL STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 181 yd |
| St Lukes Community Centre ST. LUKES ST. LUKES CENTRAL STREET | 268 yd | |
| Finsbury Leisure Centre FINSBURY LEISURE CENTRE FINSBURY LEISURE CENTRE NORMAN STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 363 yd |
| Ironmonger Row Baths NORMAN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 365 yd |
| Saddlers Sports Centre (Closed) 122-130 122-130 Goswell Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 375 yd |
| The Gym (London Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 392 yd |
| Citysport GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 400 yd |
| Gambier Hall GAMBIER HOUSE GAMBIER HOUSE MORA STREET | 471 yd | |
| Drakes Gym PARDON STREET | health and fitness suite | 482 yd |
| City And Islington College (Centre Of Applied Sciences) 311-321 311-321 GOSWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 520 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 205.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.