Tilney Court is in London and in Islington district. EC1V 9BQ 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 Tilney Court, London, EC1V 9BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1V 9BL, EC1V 9BJ, EC1V 9BS, EC1V 9BD, EC1Y 8QE, EC1V 9BW, EC1V 9ND, EC1V 9NH, EC1Y 8QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC1V 9BQ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.1% of the population 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 | 54.8% | 58.1% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 7.1% |
| Male | 45.3% | 41.9% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -7.1% |
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 9BQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 77.1% 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 | 72.2% | 77.1% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 39.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.8% | 10.4% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -33.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 5% | 8% | 3.0% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 2.1% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (85.6%) 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 | 53.3% | 52.3% | -1.0% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 33.3% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 12% | 11.3% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 56.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.2% | 11.7% | -7.5% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 7.4% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 3.4% | -6.4% | 13.4% | -10.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 14.2% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.4% | 56.6% | 12.2% | 33.8% | 22.8% |
| Other | 6.2% | 3.7% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.9% 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 | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 6% | 7.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 6.5% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 4.8% | 7.2% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 7.3% | 1.1% | -6.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 68.3% | 61.9% | -6.4% | 81.4% | -19.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| Other | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 52.5% 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 | 61.3% | 52.5% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -30.7% |
| European Union | 14.5% | 19.1% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 13.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 4% | 4.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 4% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.5% | 15.5% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 9.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.3% | 3.6% | -1.7% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60% | 52.5% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -30.7% |
| 10+ Years | 15.8% | 8.8% | -7.0% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.8% | 8.6% | -1.2% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 10.8% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 8.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 19.3% | 12.0% | 1.9% | 17.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.8% | 76.7% | -21.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 8.3% | 1.5% | 6.8% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| North Africa | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Central Asia | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.7% | 37.2% | 5.5% |
| Christian | 36.6% | 46.2% | -9.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 9.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tilney Court was 169.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.3% lower than the Bunhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tilney Court has the 6th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Bunhill and the 215th highest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Tilney Court, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2023-07-14 | £1,470,617 |
| 1 Tilney Court, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,097,000 | 2013-01-03 | £1,529,383 |
| 3 Tilney Court, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £250,000 | 2004-07-30 | £561,099 |
| 5 Tilney Court, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £250,000 | 2004-07-30 | £561,099 |
| 1 Tilney Court, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £600,000 | 2004-06-25 | £1,368,109 |
EC1V 9BQ 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 9BQ 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 | 109 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 86 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 40 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,409 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 | 1,628 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,179 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 | 2,581 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 3,341 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorfields Primary School 40 Bunhill Row , EC1Y 8RX | - not rated | 183 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Radnor Street , EC1V 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 216 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington 15 Baltic Street West , EC1Y 0AE | 4out of 4 | 363 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre 101 Whitecross Street , EC1Y 8JA | 3out of 4 | 393 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 | 673 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 | 466 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hackney University Technical College Falkirk Street , N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,199 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,453 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 1,453 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 3out of 4 | 1,718 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 784 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 834 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,199 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 2,037 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,043 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 | 3,054 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,546 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 5,137 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 5,137 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sol Ecole Toffee Park Youth Centre , Ironmonger Row EC1V 3QS | - not rated | 213 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts 23 Goswell Road , EC1M 7AJ | - not rated | 542 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Regent's College Nile Street , N1 7RD | 3out of 4 | 588 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crusoe House School Nile Street , N1 7RD | - not rated | 640 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Guildhall School of Music and Drama Silk Street , Barbican EC2Y 8DT | - not rated | 643 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tayer & Elementary | Tayer & Elementary, 152 Old Street | 26 yd | |
| Bengal Tiger | Bengal Tiger, 108-110 Old Street | 85 yd | |
| Monohon Ramen | Monohon Ramen, Basement And Ground Floor | 109 yd | |
| Posh Burger Co. | Posh Burger Co., Basement And Ground Floor | 126 yd | |
| Chao | Chao, 154-156 Whitecross Street | 128 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masque Haunt Public House | Masque Haunt Public House, Part Basement And Ground Public House Masque Haunt, Bentima | 115 yd | |
| The Whitecross Tap | The Whitecross Tap, 142-146 Whitecross Street | 137 yd | |
| Sports Bar & Grill | Sports Bar & Grill, The Litten Tree, Classic House | 147 yd | |
| Artillery Arms Public House | Artillery Arms Public House, 102 Bunhill Row | 218 yd | |
| Two Brewers Public House | Two Brewers Public House, 121 Whitecross Street | 286 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New East House | New East House, Ground Floor | 166 yd | |
| Pham Sushi | Pham Sushi, Basement And Ground | 206 yd | |
| Barbican Express Pizza | Barbican Express Pizza, Basement And Ground Floor | 253 yd | |
| Crussh @ WeWork | Crussh @ WeWork, Second Floor | 254 yd | |
| Bap Foods Limited | Bap Foods Limited, Basement And Ground Floor | 317 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 183 | 153 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 6 Cherry Tree Walk | 334 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 79 City Road | 349 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 55 Central Street | 405 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 161 City Road | 426 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Energie Fitness (London Old Street) BUNHILL ROW | health and fitness suite | 120 yd |
| Gymbox (Old Street) NEWLAND COURT NEWLAND COURT OLD STREET | health and fitness suite | 176 yd |
| Virgin Active (Moorgate) BUNHILL ROW | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 276 yd |
| Finsbury Leisure Centre FINSBURY LEISURE CENTRE FINSBURY LEISURE CENTRE NORMAN STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 289 yd |
| Ironmonger Row Baths NORMAN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 297 yd |
| St Lukes Community Centre ST. LUKES ST. LUKES CENTRAL STREET | 386 yd | |
| Honourable Artillery Company FINSBURY BARRACKS FINSBURY BARRACKS CITY ROAD | grass pitches | 387 yd |
| Gambier Hall GAMBIER HOUSE GAMBIER HOUSE MORA STREET | 406 yd | |
| Lambs Health & Fitness (Closed) Lamb's Passage | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 415 yd |
| Golden Lane Sports & Fitness CULLUM WELCH HOUSE CULLUM WELCH HOUSE GOLDEN LANE ESTATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 435 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 | 81.8% |
| 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 | 18.2% |
| Median download speed | 66.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.