Banner Street is in London and in Islington district. EC1Y 8PZ is located in the Bunhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington South and Finsbury. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Banner Street, London, EC1Y 8PZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1Y 8PX, EC1Y 8PU, EC1Y 8JT, EC1Y 8QJ, EC1Y 8QF, EC1Y 8QH, EC1Y 8QP, EC1Y 0TW, EC1Y 8JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC1Y 8PZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 48% | 53.6% | 5.6% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 52% | 46.4% | -5.6% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 8PZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.6% 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 | 58.7% | 61.6% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 23.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.1% | 26% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -18.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 3% | 5.6% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.6% | 52.2% | -7.4% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 32.1% | 3.4% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 8.5% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 2% | 5.8% | 3.8% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 56.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.1% | 13.7% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.7% | 6% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 5.6% | -6.7% | 13.4% | -7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 15.3% | 7.5% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.3% | 56.5% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 22.7% |
| Other | 9.3% | 2% | -7.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.7% 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 | 5% | 9.5% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 8.4% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 6.7% | 7.1% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 4.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 70.2% | 60.7% | -9.5% | 81.4% | -20.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 2% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 58.9% 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 | 63.2% | 58.9% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -24.3% |
| European Union | 12% | 12.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.1% | 2.4% | -3.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 6.5% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 12% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 5.5% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Oceania | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.5% | 58.5% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -24.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 19.4% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 9.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 7.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.8% | 9.2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 7.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 17% | 5.1% | -11.9% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.8% | 76.7% | -2.9% |
| Ireland | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| France | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.5% | 37.2% | -1.7% |
| Christian | 35.2% | 46.2% | -11.0% |
| Jewish | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 16.7% | 6.5% | 10.2% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Banner Street was 208.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.1% lower than the Bunhill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Banner Street has the 11th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Bunhill and the 167th highest crime rate of 506 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 Banner Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2005-06-14 | £1,192,842 |
| 61 Banner Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2004-03-31 | £1,264,868 |
| 61 Banner Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £156,000 | 1999-08-10 | £785,225 |
The percentage of student residents living in EC1Y 8PZ 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 | 101 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 39 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,536 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 | 1,781 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,097 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 | 2,577 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 3,292 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington 15 Baltic Street West , EC1Y 0AE | 4out of 4 | 226 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre 101 Whitecross Street , EC1Y 8JA | 3out of 4 | 254 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorfields Primary School 40 Bunhill Row , EC1Y 8RX | - not rated | 269 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Radnor Street , EC1V 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 353 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 | 597 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 | 582 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hackney University Technical College Falkirk Street , N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,346 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,550 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 1,550 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 3out of 4 | 1,833 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 | 849 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 922 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,346 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 1,968 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,974 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 | 3,129 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,425 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 | 5,210 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 5,210 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 | 286 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts 23 Goswell Road , EC1M 7AJ | - not rated | 400 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildhall School of Music and Drama Silk Street , Barbican EC2Y 8DT | - not rated | 521 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallington School 8 Dallington Street , London EC1V 0BW | - not rated | 564 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London School for Girls St Giles' Terrace , Barbican EC2Y 8BB | - not rated | 571 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Salad Kitchen | The Salad Kitchen, Ground Floor | 12 yd | |
| Kennedy's | Kennedy's, Restaurant | 27 yd | |
| Market Cafe | Market Cafe, 132 Whitecross Street | 34 yd | |
| Babosh | Babosh, 134 Whitecross Street | 34 yd | |
| Mola Cafe | Mola Cafe, Ground Floor Shop At 187 | 41 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Whitecross Tap | The Whitecross Tap, 142-146 Whitecross Street | 53 yd | |
| Two Brewers Public House | Two Brewers Public House, 121 Whitecross Street | 155 yd | |
| Artillery Arms Public House | Artillery Arms Public House, 102 Bunhill Row | 233 yd | |
| Masque Haunt Public House | Masque Haunt Public House, Part Basement And Ground Public House Masque Haunt, Bentima | 254 yd | |
| Sports Bar & Grill | Sports Bar & Grill, The Litten Tree, Classic House | 282 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New East House | New East House, Ground Floor | 18 yd | |
| Pham Sushi | Pham Sushi, Basement And Ground | 58 yd | |
| Barbican Express Pizza | Barbican Express Pizza, Basement And Ground Floor | 120 yd | |
| Bap Foods Limited | Bap Foods Limited, Basement And Ground Floor | 215 yd | |
| Sushi Daily@Waitrose | Sushi Daily@Waitrose, 6 Cherry Tree Walk | 215 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 6 Cherry Tree Walk | 215 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 183 | 306 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 55 Central Street | 407 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Ground Floor, Friendly House | 438 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 79 City Road | 458 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Energie Fitness (London Old Street) BUNHILL ROW | health and fitness suite | 239 yd |
| Virgin Active (Moorgate) BUNHILL ROW | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 277 yd |
| Golden Lane Sports & Fitness CULLUM WELCH HOUSE CULLUM WELCH HOUSE GOLDEN LANE ESTATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 290 yd |
| Finsbury Leisure Centre FINSBURY LEISURE CENTRE FINSBURY LEISURE CENTRE NORMAN STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 322 yd |
| Lambs Health & Fitness (Closed) Lamb's Passage | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 324 yd |
| Gymbox (Old Street) NEWLAND COURT NEWLAND COURT OLD STREET | health and fitness suite | 327 yd |
| Ironmonger Row Baths NORMAN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 362 yd |
| St Lukes Community Centre ST. LUKES ST. LUKES CENTRAL STREET | 407 yd | |
| Ymca (London City) (Closed) Barbican | health and fitness suite | 413 yd |
| Honourable Artillery Company FINSBURY BARRACKS FINSBURY BARRACKS CITY ROAD | grass pitches | 432 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.