Chiswell Street is in London and in Islington district. EC1Y 4SE 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 Chiswell Street, London, EC1Y 4SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1Y 8AB, EC1Y 4YY, EC2Y 9BJ, EC1Y 8TE, EC1Y 8TD, EC2Y 9BN, EC2Y 9AP, EC2Y 9AZ, EC2Y 9BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC1Y 4SE is primarily male, with 55.6% 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 | 51.7% | 44.4% | -7.3% | 51.0% | -6.6% |
| Male | 48.3% | 55.6% | 7.3% | 49.0% | 6.6% |
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 EC1Y 4SE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 80.9% 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 | 76.8% | 80.9% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 43.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.4% | 13.6% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -30.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -7.2% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 1% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.7%) 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 | 59.7% | 58.5% | -1.2% | 48.4% | 10.1% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 33.2% | 4.3% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 5.2% | -4.6% | 12.7% | -7.5% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 EC1Y 4SE this area, 3.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.8% | 3.3% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -14.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 9.6% | -6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.2% | 5.2% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 40.8% | 44.4% | 3.6% | 16.9% | 27.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.5% | 39.9% | 13.4% | 33.8% | 6.1% |
| Other | 15% | 3.6% | -11.4% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.8% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 7.7% | 6.8% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 6.1% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 80.6% | 69.8% | -10.8% | 81.4% | -11.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 5.8% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, 53.4% 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 | 64.3% | 53.4% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -29.8% |
| European Union | 12% | 18% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 11.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.5% | 4.9% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 4.6% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 11.9% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.9% | 6.7% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.4% | 53% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -30.2% |
| 10+ Years | 16.6% | 14.8% | -1.8% | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 3.3% | -1.3% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 8.8% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 6.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.8% | 20% | 10.2% | 1.9% | 18.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.9% | 76.7% | -9.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central Asia | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 1.5% | 13.5% | -12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 30.7% | 46.2% | -15.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 12.2% | 6.0% | 6.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chiswell Street was 557.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.8% higher than the Bunhill average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Chiswell Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Bunhill and the 33rd highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Chiswell Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £14,768,122 | 2017-11-23 | £15,299,349 |
EC1Y 4SE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 EC1Y 4SE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 144 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| Other | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 1,613 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 | 1,993 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,189 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 | 2,783 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 3,464 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre 101 Whitecross Street , EC1Y 8JA | 2out of 4 | 67 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington 15 Baltic Street West , EC1Y 0AE | - not rated | 329 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Radnor Street , EC1V 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 613 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 | 748 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moreland Primary School Moreland Street , EC1V 8BB | 3out of 4 | 981 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 | 4out of 4 | 678 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,826 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 4out of 4 | 1,872 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | 3out of 4 | 2,041 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 2,058 yd | Community school | No | Girls | 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 | 931 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,090 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,215 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,236 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,161 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,152 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 3,397 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 5,137 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guildhall School of Music and Drama Silk Street , Barbican EC2Y 8DT | - not rated | 247 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London School for Girls St Giles' Terrace , Barbican EC2Y 8BB | - not rated | 328 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Royal Mencap Society 123 Golden Lane , Islington EC1Y 0RT | - not rated | 372 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts 23 Goswell Road , EC1M 7AJ | - not rated | 412 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charterhouse Square School 40 Charterhouse Square , EC1M 6EA | - not rated | 501 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiswell Street Dining Room | 56 Chiswell Street, London | 28 yd | |
| Lexington Catering@Slaughter & May | Lexington Catering@Slaughter & May, 1 Bunhill Row | 59 yd | |
| Addleshaw Goddard | Milton Gate, 60 Chiswell Street | 88 yd | |
| Elior, Linklaters | 1 Silk Street, London | 129 yd | |
| Elior, Linklaters | 1 Silk Street, London | 129 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jugged Hare | 49 Chiswell Street, London | 28 yd | |
| Two Brewers Public House | Two Brewers Public House, 121 Whitecross Street | 232 yd | |
| All Bar One | All Bar One, 127 Finsbury Pavement | 261 yd | |
| Barbican Bars | Barbican Arts And Conference Centre, Silk Street | 271 yd | |
| Finch's PH | Finch's PH, Ground Floor, Planet House | 280 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benugo | Guildhall School Of Music And Drama, 1 Milton Street | 112 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, 70 Chiswell Street | 119 yd | |
| Sushi Daily@Waitrose | Sushi Daily@Waitrose, 6 Cherry Tree Walk | 168 yd | |
| Pret A Manger, Unit 3 | City Point, 1 Ropemaker Street | 216 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | City Point, 1 Ropemaker Street | 216 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, Ground Floor, Friendly House | 99 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 6 Cherry Tree Walk | 168 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks & Spencer, 70 Finsbury Pavement | 329 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 21 City Road | 371 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 131 Aldersgate Street, London | 522 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lambs Health & Fitness (Closed) Lamb's Passage | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 50 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Moorgate) ROPEMAKER STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 232 yd |
| Virgin Active (Moorgate) BUNHILL ROW | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 257 yd |
| City Of London School For Girls ST. GILES TERRACE ST. GILES TERRACE BARBICAN | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 358 yd |
| Honourable Artillery Company FINSBURY BARRACKS FINSBURY BARRACKS CITY ROAD | grass pitches | 368 yd |
| Barrys Bootcamp (London East) ALPHABETA BUILDING ALPHABETA BUILDING WORSHIP STREET | health and fitness suite | 371 yd |
| City And Islington College (Closed) Royal London House Royal London House Finsbury Square | health and fitness suite | 413 yd |
| Energie Fitness (London Old Street) BUNHILL ROW | health and fitness suite | 448 yd |
| Ymca (London City) (Closed) Barbican | health and fitness suite | 457 yd |
| Golden Lane Sports & Fitness CULLUM WELCH HOUSE CULLUM WELCH HOUSE GOLDEN LANE ESTATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 465 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.