Featherstone Street is in London and in Islington district. EC1Y 8AG is located in the Bunhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington South and Finsbury. This postcode has been in use since 2017-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Featherstone Street, London, EC1Y 8AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1Y 8RZ, EC1Y 8SL, EC1Y 8RT, EC1Y 8QW, EC1Y 8QA, EC1Y 8QB, EC1Y 8NE, EC1Y 8NQ, EC1V 9FL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC1Y 8AG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.8% of residents 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 | 54.9% | 55.8% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 4.8% |
| Male | 45.1% | 44.2% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -4.8% |
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 8AG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.2% 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 | 47.1% | 55.2% | 8.1% | 37.9% | 17.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32% | 29.1% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -15.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 7% | 2.5% | -4.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 9.6% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.2%) 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 | 49.1% | 57.8% | 8.7% | 48.4% | 9.4% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 28.4% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 8.3% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3.8% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 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.
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 53.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.9% | 10.7% | -8.2% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 6.6% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 10.4% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 12.1% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.6% | 53.3% | 10.7% | 33.8% | 19.5% |
| Other | 6.6% | 3.8% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.9% 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 | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 4% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 3.3% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 12.7% | 11.9% | -0.8% | 2.5% | 9.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.6% | 3.8% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 4.9% | 3% | -1.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 57.5% | 52.9% | -4.6% | 81.4% | -28.5% |
| Arab | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 3.2% | 7.9% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 6.3% |
In this area, 56.8% 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 | 63.9% | 56.8% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -26.4% |
| European Union | 9.2% | 12.7% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 4.4% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 11.6% | 8.4% | -3.2% | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 7.8% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.4% | 9.7% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.8% | 56.9% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -26.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 27.3% | 23.3% | 9.8% | 17.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 4.9% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 6.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.5% | 4.4% | -18.1% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.9% | 76.7% | -7.8% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Central and South America | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 12.9% | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Featherstone Street was 117.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.3% lower than the Bunhill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Featherstone Street has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Bunhill and the 199th lowest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 39 2 Featherstone Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2024-07-26 | £855,556 |
| Apartment 31 2 Featherstone Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £935,000 | 2022-03-07 | £917,583 |
| Apartment 21 2 Featherstone Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £795,000 | 2021-09-30 | £779,427 |
| Apartment 3 2 Featherstone Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2021-09-29 | £906,881 |
| Apartment 19 2 Featherstone Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £915,000 | 2021-06-25 | £944,242 |
EC1Y 8AG 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 EC1Y 8AG 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 | 147 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Unemployed | 29 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,269 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 | 1,588 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,348 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 | 2,748 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 3,245 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 15 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Radnor Street , EC1V 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 311 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre 101 Whitecross Street , EC1Y 8JA | 3out of 4 | 429 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington 15 Baltic Street West , EC1Y 0AE | 4out of 4 | 495 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Compton Street , Goswell Road EC1V 0EU | 3out of 4 | 842 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 | 313 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hackney University Technical College Falkirk Street , N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,103 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,555 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 1,555 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 3out of 4 | 1,565 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 663 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 924 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,103 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 2,210 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,215 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 | 3,173 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,498 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 | 4,965 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 4,965 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 | 374 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lyceum 59-65 Worship Street , Shoreditch EC2A 2DU | - not rated | 498 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Regent's College Nile Street , N1 7RD | 3out of 4 | 621 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildhall School of Music and Drama Silk Street , Barbican EC2Y 8DT | - not rated | 628 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crusoe House School Nile Street , N1 7RD | - not rated | 632 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Street Chinese Restaurant | The Old Street Chinese Restaurant, Basement And Ground Floor, Kersella House | 96 yd | |
| BaxterStorey - DL | BaxterStorey - DL, White Collar Factory | 105 yd | |
| BaxterStorey Cafe | BaxterStorey Cafe, 66 City Road | 153 yd | |
| Tayer & Elementary | Tayer & Elementary, 152 Old Street | 156 yd | |
| Lilienblum | Lilienblum, 80 City Road | 156 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports Bar & Grill | Sports Bar & Grill, The Litten Tree, Classic House | 86 yd | |
| Masque Haunt Public House | Masque Haunt Public House, Part Basement And Ground Public House Masque Haunt, Bentima | 97 yd | |
| Artillery Arms Public House | Artillery Arms Public House, 102 Bunhill Row | 124 yd | |
| The Angel Public House | The Angel Public House, 73 City Road | 184 yd | |
| The Honourable Artillery Company | The Honourable Artillery Company, Armoury House | 195 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crussh @ WeWork | Crussh @ WeWork, Second Floor | 185 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, 1 Oliver's Yard | 193 yd | |
| EatViet | EatViet, 5 Leonard Street | 204 yd | |
| Lennies Sandwich Bar | Lennies Sandwich Bar, 3A St Agnes Well | 231 yd | |
| Irresistiball Falafel & Mezze | Irresistiball Falafel & Mezze, Unit 4 Basement-Ground Floor, Imperial Hall | 267 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 183 | 166 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 79 City Road | 189 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 21 City Road | 291 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 6 Cherry Tree Walk | 348 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Ground Floor, Friendly House | 424 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Energie Fitness (London Old Street) BUNHILL ROW | health and fitness suite | 61 yd |
| Gymbox (Old Street) NEWLAND COURT NEWLAND COURT OLD STREET | health and fitness suite | 163 yd |
| Virgin Active (Moorgate) BUNHILL ROW | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 168 yd |
| Honourable Artillery Company FINSBURY BARRACKS FINSBURY BARRACKS CITY ROAD | grass pitches | 222 yd |
| Central Foundation Boys School COWPER STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 315 yd |
| Lambs Health & Fitness (Closed) Lamb's Passage | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 378 yd |
| Barrys Bootcamp (London East) ALPHABETA BUILDING ALPHABETA BUILDING WORSHIP STREET | health and fitness suite | 380 yd |
| City And Islington College (Closed) Royal London House Royal London House Finsbury Square | health and fitness suite | 434 yd |
| Ironmonger Row Baths NORMAN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 455 yd |
| Finsbury Leisure Centre FINSBURY LEISURE CENTRE FINSBURY LEISURE CENTRE NORMAN STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 458 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 227.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.