Banner Street is in London and in Islington district. EC1Y 8QB 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 Banner Street, London, EC1Y 8QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1Y 8QB, EC1Y 8NE, EC1Y 8NQ, EC1Y 8QE, EC1Y 8QW, EC1Y 8RZ, EC1V 9BW, EC1Y 8AG, EC1Y 8RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC1Y 8QB, 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 8QB, 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 224.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.3% lower than the Bunhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Banner Street has the 11th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Bunhill and the 143rd highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 90.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.0%.
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 31 Quaker Court Banner Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £561,000 | 2025-05-15 | £541,655 |
| Flat 44 Quaker Court Banner Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2024-02-28 | £673,639 |
| Flat 38 Quaker Court Banner Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2023-08-14 | £599,883 |
| Flat 58 Quaker Court Banner Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2022-06-09 | £573,061 |
| Flat 66 Quaker Court Banner Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-03-25 | £256,941 |
The percentage of student residents living in EC1Y 8QB 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 | 1,435 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 | 1,637 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,148 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 | 2,551 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 3,436 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 210 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington 15 Baltic Street West , EC1Y 0AE | - not rated | 343 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre 101 Whitecross Street , EC1Y 8JA | 2out of 4 | 395 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Compton Street , Goswell Road EC1V 0EU | 3out of 4 | 643 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moreland Primary School Moreland Street , EC1V 8BB | 3out of 4 | 680 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 | 495 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,436 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 4out of 4 | 1,747 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | 3out of 4 | 1,795 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,820 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 | 865 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,012 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,277 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,421 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 3,429 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 | 3,033 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,556 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 | 5,169 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Mencap Society 123 Golden Lane , Islington EC1Y 0RT | - not rated | 277 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts 23 Goswell Road , EC1M 7AJ | - not rated | 523 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Regent's College Nile Street , N1 7RD | 3out of 4 | 588 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallington School 8 Dallington Street , London EC1V 0BW | - not rated | 614 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildhall School of Music and Drama Silk Street , Barbican EC2Y 8DT | - not rated | 652 yd | Higher education institutions | No | 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 | 93 yd | |
| BaxterStorey - DL | BaxterStorey - DL, White Collar Factory | 106 yd | |
| The Old Street Chinese Restaurant | The Old Street Chinese Restaurant, Basement And Ground Floor, Kersella House | 126 yd | |
| Bengal Tiger | Bengal Tiger, 108-110 Old Street | 182 yd | |
| Market Cafe | Market Cafe, 132 Whitecross Street | 200 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 | 85 yd | |
| Sports Bar & Grill | Sports Bar & Grill, The Litten Tree, Classic House | 100 yd | |
| Artillery Arms Public House | Artillery Arms Public House, 102 Bunhill Row | 126 yd | |
| The Whitecross Tap | The Whitecross Tap, 142-146 Whitecross Street | 206 yd | |
| The Honourable Artillery Company | The Honourable Artillery Company, Armoury House | 241 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New East House | New East House, Ground Floor | 198 yd | |
| Crussh @ WeWork | Crussh @ WeWork, Second Floor | 221 yd | |
| Pham Sushi | Pham Sushi, Basement And Ground | 229 yd | |
| Barbican Express Pizza | Barbican Express Pizza, Basement And Ground Floor | 250 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, 1 Oliver's Yard | 269 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 183 | 160 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 79 City Road | 264 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 6 Cherry Tree Walk | 307 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 21 City Road | 349 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Ground Floor, Friendly House | 429 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Energie Fitness (London Old Street) BUNHILL ROW | health and fitness suite | 50 yd |
| Gymbox (Old Street) NEWLAND COURT NEWLAND COURT OLD STREET | health and fitness suite | 169 yd |
| Virgin Active (Moorgate) BUNHILL ROW | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 183 yd |
| Honourable Artillery Company FINSBURY BARRACKS FINSBURY BARRACKS CITY ROAD | grass pitches | 282 yd |
| Lambs Health & Fitness (Closed) Lamb's Passage | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 360 yd |
| Central Foundation Boys School COWPER STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 388 yd |
| Finsbury Leisure Centre FINSBURY LEISURE CENTRE FINSBURY LEISURE CENTRE NORMAN STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 394 yd |
| Ironmonger Row Baths NORMAN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 398 yd |
| Barrys Bootcamp (London East) ALPHABETA BUILDING ALPHABETA BUILDING WORSHIP STREET | health and fitness suite | 433 yd |
| Gambier Hall GAMBIER HOUSE GAMBIER HOUSE MORA STREET | 477 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 199.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.