Old Street is in London and in Hackney district. EC1V 9LT is located in the Hoxton East & Shoreditch electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hackney South and Shoreditch. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Street, London, EC1V 9LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC2A 3AR, EC2A 3BE, EC1V 9LE, EC2A 3QY, N1 6NG, EC2A 3QL, EC2A 3AQ, N1 6NN, N1 6NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC1V 9LT is primarily male, with 53.3% of the population 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 | 39.3% | 46.7% | 7.4% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 60.7% | 53.3% | -7.4% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
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 9LT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 86.9% 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 | 81.2% | 86.9% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 49.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 10.9% | 7.8% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -36.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 2% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -7.1% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (95.9%) 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 | 66.2% | 65.7% | -0.5% | 48.4% | 17.3% |
| Good health | 27.4% | 30.2% | 2.8% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 5.1% | 4.1% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -8.6% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
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 9LT this area, 4.1% 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 78.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 18.2% | -14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.4% | 3.7% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -9.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 8.2% | -2.3% | 16.9% | -8.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 69% | 78.7% | 9.7% | 33.8% | 44.9% |
| Other | 10.5% | 0% | -10.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.1% 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 | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 3.8% | 3.7% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 3% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 6% | 2.8% | -3.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 4.1% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 76.9% | 69.1% | -7.8% | 81.4% | -12.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, just 28.3% 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 | 49.1% | 28.3% | -20.8% | 83.2% | -54.9% |
| European Union | 17.5% | 34.4% | 16.9% | 6.1% | 28.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 4.9% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9% | 10.7% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.1% | 9.4% | -1.7% | 1.3% | 8.1% |
| Oceania | 8.1% | 8.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 7.9% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 28.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 14.2% 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 | 45.7% | 28% | -17.7% | 83.2% | -55.2% |
| 10+ Years | 14.5% | 14.2% | -0.3% | 9.8% | 4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 19.2% | 14.2% | -5.0% | 2.9% | 11.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.5% | 20.7% | 9.2% | 2.2% | 18.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 22.8% | 13.8% | 1.9% | 20.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 39.8% | 76.7% | -36.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 6.1% | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Germany | 4.1% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| Italy | 7.8% | 0.6% | 7.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 4.5% | 0.4% | 4.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 11.5% | 1.5% | 10.0% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 6.1% | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| No passport held | 0.8% | 13.5% | -12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.1% | 37.2% | 20.9% |
| Christian | 22% | 46.2% | -24.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Street was 1479.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 341.4% higher than the Spitalfields & Banglatown average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Old Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Spitalfields & Banglatown and the 9th highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 475.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.4%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basement 362 - 364 Old Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-10-26 | £187,719 |
| 360 Old Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £376,000 | 2020-06-19 | £365,745 |
| Flat 1 374 - 378 Old Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2015-12-21 | £541,488 |
| Ground Floor Premises 374 - 378 Old Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2015-07-13 | £81,152 |
| Flat 2 362 - 364 Old Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2010-11-05 | £516,228 |
EC1V 9LT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
EC1V 9LT area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in EC1V 9LT 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 | 140 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 59 |
| Information and communication | 30 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 1 |
| 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 | 543 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 | 1,040 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,584 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,734 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,993 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School 43 Hoxton Street , N1 6QN | 3out of 4 | 114 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Crondall Street , N1 6JG | 4out of 4 | 453 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Virginia Primary School Virginia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7NQ | 4out of 4 | 471 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoxton Garden Primary Ivy Street , Hackney N1 5JD | 3out of 4 | 768 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Radnor Street , EC1V 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 811 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 | 4out of 4 | 445 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 4out of 4 | 885 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Academy Laburnum Street , Hackney E2 8BA | 3out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park Hyde Road , N1 5JU | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Free schools | 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 | 413 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,833 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,167 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,313 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 3,315 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 | 3,224 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,951 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 4,414 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 5,196 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lyceum 59-65 Worship Street , Shoreditch EC2A 2DU | - not rated | 687 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Regent's College Nile Street , N1 7RD | 3out of 4 | 706 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Mencap Society 123 Golden Lane , Islington EC1Y 0RT | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Works School 1 Branch Place , N1 5PH | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The school at Hackney city farm 1A , Goldsmith E2 8QA | - not rated | 1,232 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeslice Shoreditch Limited | 374-378 Old Street | 1 yd | |
| Black Opium Coffee Shop | 362-364 Old Street | 2 yd | |
| Wingmans | 152-154 Curtain Road | 22 yd | |
| Tramontana Brindisa | 152 Curtain Road | 49 yd | |
| Balls | 333 Old Street | 58 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trafik | 331 Old Street | 72 yd | |
| The LightHouse | 66-68 Rivington Street | 81 yd | |
| Cargo | 83 Rivington Street | 124 yd | |
| Matchbox | 134-135 Shoreditch High Street | 124 yd | |
| The Barley Mow | The Barley Mow, 127 Curtain Road | 127 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Express | 329 Old Street | 69 yd | |
| Artist Cafe | 311 Old Street | 148 yd | |
| Keu (Banh Mi Deli) | 332-334 Old Street | 156 yd | |
| Oozy Burgers | 1 Hoxton Square (basement) | 164 yd | |
| Flippin' Bun, Mac & Wing | 12-14 Kingsland Road | 165 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 176-179 Shoreditch High Street | 354 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 112-116 Kingsland Road | 366 yd | |
| Tesco | 79-85 Hackney Road | 430 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Commercial Unit 7, 50 Bethnal Green Road | 610 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 79 City Road | 639 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre (Old Street) (Closed) Old Street | artificial grass pitch | 3 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Shoreditch) 1-6 1-6 BATEMAN'S ROW | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 192 yd |
| The Bob Breen Academy (Closed) Hoxton Square | health and fitness suite | 208 yd |
| The Tab Centre GODFREY PLACE | 286 yd | |
| Frame (Shoreditch) 27-31 27-31 NEW INN YARD | 304 yd | |
| Ability At St Johns (Closed) Pitfield Street | health and fitness suite | 424 yd |
| New City College Hackney FALKIRK STREET | health and fitness suite | 441 yd |
| Shoreditch House EBOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 490 yd |
| Central Foundation Boys School COWPER STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 512 yd |
| Powerleague (Shoreditch) SHOREDITCH HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 536 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 | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| 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 | 22.2% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 143 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.