Macclesfield Road is in London and in Islington district. EC1V 8DJ 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 2018-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Macclesfield Road, London, EC1V 8DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1V 2QQ, EC1V 2PU, EC1V 8BS, EC1V 8DE, EC1V 8DQ, EC1V 1AD, EC1V 1AE, EC1V 1AF, EC1V 8AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EC1V 8DJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.5% | 51.6% | 8.1% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 56.5% | 48.4% | -8.1% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 8DJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.5% 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 | 64.5% | 69.5% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 31.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.6% | 15% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -29.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 1.9% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 10.4% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52% | 53% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 27.5% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -6.1% |
| Fair health | 10% | 11.9% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 6.2% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 56.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12% | 16.3% | 4.3% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 5.2% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4% | 5.7% | 1.7% | 13.4% | -7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 11.2% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.4% | 56.4% | 4.0% | 33.8% | 22.6% |
| Other | 9.5% | 2.2% | -7.3% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58% 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 | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 5.3% | 3% | -2.3% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 8.2% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 6.6% |
| Black African | 6.3% | 5.7% | -0.6% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.5% | 4% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 61.8% | 58% | -3.8% | 81.4% | -23.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 3.3% | 5.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, just 46.6% 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 | 49.3% | 46.6% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -36.6% |
| European Union | 13.5% | 20.4% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 14.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.5% | 6.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 5.6% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 5.9% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14% | 13.3% | -0.7% | 5.6% | 7.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.5% | 6.2% | -3.3% | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 24.3% 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 | 47.8% | 46.8% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -36.4% |
| 10+ Years | 13.5% | 24.3% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 14.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.8% | 8.7% | -4.1% | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.3% | 9.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 7.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.8% | 10.6% | -5.2% | 1.9% | 8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.1% | 76.7% | -14.6% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Portugal | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Turkey | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.1% | 37.2% | 8.9% |
| Christian | 34.5% | 46.2% | -11.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Macclesfield Road was 370.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.7% higher than the Bunhill average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Macclesfield Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Bunhill and the 71st highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 117.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 54.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% 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 63 6 Macclesfield Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £587,500 | 2025-03-28 | £602,036 |
| Flat 43 6 Macclesfield Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £129,750 | 2023-04-17 | £124,250 |
| Flat 12 6 Macclesfield Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2022-09-01 | £407,844 |
| Flat 58 6 Macclesfield Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2021-03-31 | £171,146 |
| Flat 55 6 Macclesfield Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £468,000 | 2021-03-04 | £452,521 |
The percentage of student residents living in EC1V 8DJ 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 | 176 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Other | 19 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 62 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 1,570 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,783 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,787 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 | 1,941 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 3,835 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 | 137 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanover Primary School Noel Road , Islington N1 8BD | 3out of 4 | 482 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Radnor Street , EC1V 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 535 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Compton Street , Goswell Road EC1V 0EU | 3out of 4 | 556 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hugh Myddelton Primary School Myddelton Street , EC1R 1YJ | 4out of 4 | 646 yd | Community 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 | 877 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Waterside Academy 317-319 Kingsland Road , E8 4DL | - not rated | 1,959 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | 3out of 4 | 1,997 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,400 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,605 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,065 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,403 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 2,902 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 2,406 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 4,091 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 | 371 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallington School 8 Dallington Street , London EC1V 0BW | - not rated | 567 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Regent's College Nile Street , N1 7RD | 3out of 4 | 584 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Mencap Society 123 Golden Lane , Islington EC1Y 0RT | - not rated | 643 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NAS Vanguard School Lollard Street , Kennington SE11 6QH | - not rated | 647 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Club Canaletto | Club Canaletto, Twenty Fourth Floor Part, Canaletto Tower | 126 yd | |
| Thistle City Barbican Hotel | Thistle City Barbican Hotel, 120 Central Street | 127 yd | |
| Kings Square Bakery | Kings Square Bakery, 143-145 Central Street | 147 yd | |
| Fish Central | Fish Central, 149-155 Central Street | 152 yd | |
| Barbican Cafe | Barbican Cafe, 99-101 Lever Street | 174 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Corner Bar / Charlie's Cantina | The Corner Bar / Charlie's Cantina, 125 Central Street | 166 yd | |
| Britannia Public House | Britannia Public House, 94 Ironmonger Row | 191 yd | |
| Royal Star Public House | Royal Star Public House, 220 City Road | 290 yd | |
| The Eagle | The Eagle, 2 Shepherdess Walk | 343 yd | |
| The Wenlock Arms | The Wenlock Arms, 26 Wenlock Road | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Wok & Box | Magic Wok & Box, 107 Lever Street | 174 yd | |
| Barbican Pizza | Barbican Pizza, 89 Lever Street | 174 yd | |
| Chicken Diner | Chicken Diner, Basement And Ground Floor | 190 yd | |
| Goswell Best Charcoal Grill | Goswell Best Charcoal Grill, Shop | 404 yd | |
| Posh Cock | Unit D, Cube Building, 17-21 Wenlock Road | 419 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | 257 City Road | 126 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 271-273 City Road | 239 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 55 Central Street | 279 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 161 City Road | 497 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 183 | 550 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Otium Leisure Club (Barbican) CENTRAL STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 137 yd |
| St Lukes Community Centre ST. LUKES ST. LUKES CENTRAL STREET | 242 yd | |
| Ironmonger Row Baths NORMAN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 260 yd |
| Gambier Hall GAMBIER HOUSE GAMBIER HOUSE MORA STREET | 273 yd | |
| Finsbury Leisure Centre FINSBURY LEISURE CENTRE FINSBURY LEISURE CENTRE NORMAN STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 301 yd |
| Saddlers Sports Centre (Closed) 122-130 122-130 Goswell Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 487 yd |
| Citysport GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 511 yd |
| The Gym (London Angel) GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 545 yd |
| Blue Hut Youth Centre YOUTH CLUB YOUTH CLUB PROVOST STREET | artificial grass pitch | 556 yd |
| Gymbox (Old Street) NEWLAND COURT NEWLAND COURT OLD STREET | health and fitness suite | 569 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 231.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 187.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.