Old Street is in London and in Islington district. EC1V 9ND 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 Old Street, London, EC1V 9ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1V 9BS, EC1V 9NH, EC1V 9BJ, EC1V 9BL, EC1V 9BQ, EC1V 9BD, EC1V 3QT, EC1V 3QH, EC1V 9BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EC1V 9ND has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 55.1% | 50% | -5.1% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 44.9% | 50% | 5.1% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.3% | 41.9% | 9.6% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.6% | 30.6% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -13.6% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 4.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 14.5% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 21.8% | 8.1% | -13.7% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.1%) 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 | 34% | 38.2% | 4.2% | 48.4% | -10.2% |
| Good health | 23.8% | 27.9% | 4.1% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 28.6% | 22.8% | -5.8% | 12.7% | 10.1% |
| Bad health | 9.5% | 10.3% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 6.3% |
| Very bad health | 4.1% | 0.7% | -3.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 9ND this area, 32.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 49.6% | 32.8% | -16.8% | 18.2% | 14.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 4.8% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.3% | 11.2% | 5.9% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 5.6% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 7.2% | -2.6% | 16.9% | -9.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 34.4% | 19.4% | 33.8% | 0.6% |
| Other | 11.3% | 4% | -7.3% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 10.9% | 6.4% | -4.5% | 2.5% | 3.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 0.7% | -2.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 75.5% | 73.6% | -1.9% | 81.4% | -7.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 63.8% 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 | 77.6% | 63.8% | -13.8% | 83.2% | -19.4% |
| European Union | 8.8% | 8.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 7.5% | 8.7% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 10.1% | 8.7% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.2% | 63.8% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -19.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 17.4% | 16.0% | 9.8% | 7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 5.1% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 8.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 6.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.3% | 5.1% | -11.2% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Street was 311.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.9% lower than the Bunhill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Old Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Bunhill and the 86th highest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 100.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.0%.

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 22 Steadman Court, 165 Old Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £667,500 | 2023-12-07 | £646,822 |
| Flat 36 Steadman Court, 165 Old Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2023-05-19 | £656,549 |
| Flat 26 Steadman Court, 165 Old Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2021-05-07 | £642,189 |
| Flat 6 Steadman Court, 165 Old Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2020-09-09 | £664,727 |
| Flat 45 Steadman Court, 165 Old Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2020-06-26 | £730,657 |
EC1V 9ND area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 9ND area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 36 |
| Full-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 1,385 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 | 1,563 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 | 2,542 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 3,322 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Radnor Street , EC1V 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 140 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorfields Primary School 40 Bunhill Row , EC1Y 8RX | - not rated | 219 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington 15 Baltic Street West , EC1Y 0AE | 4out of 4 | 411 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre 101 Whitecross Street , EC1Y 8JA | 3out of 4 | 468 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moreland Primary School Moreland Street , EC1V 8BB | 3out of 4 | 667 yd | Community 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 | 461 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hackney University Technical College Falkirk Street , N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,153 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 1,381 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 3out of 4 | 1,704 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 | 723 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 842 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,153 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 2,031 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,037 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 | 2,986 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,622 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 | 5,147 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 5,147 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 | 168 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Regent's College Nile Street , N1 7RD | 3out of 4 | 514 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crusoe House School Nile Street , N1 7RD | - not rated | 572 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts 23 Goswell Road , EC1M 7AJ | - not rated | 590 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallington School 8 Dallington Street , London EC1V 0BW | - not rated | 653 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 68 yd | |
| Bengal Tiger | Bengal Tiger, 108-110 Old Street | 120 yd | |
| BaxterStorey - DL | BaxterStorey - DL, White Collar Factory | 128 yd | |
| Monohon Ramen | Monohon Ramen, Basement And Ground Floor | 142 yd | |
| London Symphony Orchestra | London Symphony Orchestra, St Lukes Church | 155 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 | 118 yd | |
| Sports Bar & Grill | Sports Bar & Grill, The Litten Tree, Classic House | 147 yd | |
| The Whitecross Tap | The Whitecross Tap, 142-146 Whitecross Street | 192 yd | |
| Artillery Arms Public House | Artillery Arms Public House, 102 Bunhill Row | 280 yd | |
| The Old Fountain Public House | The Old Fountain Public House, 3 Baldwin Street | 283 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crussh @ WeWork | Crussh @ WeWork, Second Floor | 222 yd | |
| New East House | New East House, Ground Floor | 235 yd | |
| Pham Sushi | Pham Sushi, Basement And Ground | 277 yd | |
| Irresistiball Falafel & Mezze | Irresistiball Falafel & Mezze, Unit 4 Basement-Ground Floor, Imperial Hall | 311 yd | |
| Barbican Express Pizza | Barbican Express Pizza, Basement And Ground Floor | 327 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 183 | 111 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 79 City Road | 354 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 161 City Road | 357 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 55 Central Street | 381 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 6 Cherry Tree Walk | 410 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gymbox (Old Street) NEWLAND COURT NEWLAND COURT OLD STREET | health and fitness suite | 139 yd |
| Energie Fitness (London Old Street) BUNHILL ROW | health and fitness suite | 146 yd |
| Ironmonger Row Baths NORMAN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 247 yd |
| Finsbury Leisure Centre FINSBURY LEISURE CENTRE FINSBURY LEISURE CENTRE NORMAN STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 257 yd |
| Gambier Hall GAMBIER HOUSE GAMBIER HOUSE MORA STREET | 331 yd | |
| Virgin Active (Moorgate) BUNHILL ROW | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 338 yd |
| St Lukes Community Centre ST. LUKES ST. LUKES CENTRAL STREET | 352 yd | |
| Honourable Artillery Company FINSBURY BARRACKS FINSBURY BARRACKS CITY ROAD | grass pitches | 429 yd |
| Otium Leisure Club (Barbican) CENTRAL STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 432 yd |
| Central Foundation Boys School COWPER STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 461 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 190.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.