Fairchild Place is in London and in Hackney district. EC2A 3EN is located in the Hoxton East & Shoreditch electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hackney South and Shoreditch. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fairchild Place, London, EC2A 3EN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 6PJ, E1 6LG, EC2A 3NN, EC2A 3NY, EC2A 3NG, E1 6HY, EC2A 4XP, EC2A 3PN, EC2A 3EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EC2A 3EN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 36.2% | 49.5% | 13.3% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 63.8% | 50.5% | -13.3% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 EC2A 3EN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 85.2% 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 | 82% | 85.2% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 47.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 11.8% | 7.4% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -36.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 3% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (95.9%) 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 | 74.3% | 67.5% | -6.8% | 48.4% | 19.1% |
| Good health | 21.1% | 28.4% | 7.3% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -9.9% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around EC2A 3EN this area, 5.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 72%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 0.9% | 5.9% | 5.0% | 18.2% | -12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.3% | 3% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.8% | 5.2% | 1.4% | 13.4% | -8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 10.7% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 73.9% | 72% | -1.9% | 33.8% | 38.2% |
| Other | 7.1% | 2.6% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.3% 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% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 3.7% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 1.7% | -2.0% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 3.7% | 1.7% | -2.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 83% | 65.3% | -17.7% | 81.4% | -16.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 1.6% | 6.7% |
In this area, just 45% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.2% | 45% | -14.2% | 83.2% | -38.2% |
| European Union | 17.9% | 27.3% | 9.4% | 6.1% | 21.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 8.7% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 10% | 5.4% | 1.3% | 8.7% |
| Oceania | 6% | 3.8% | -2.2% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 14.2% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.9% | 45% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -38.2% |
| 10+ Years | 13.8% | 14.2% | 0.4% | 9.8% | 4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 11% | 13.1% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 10.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.1% | 14.9% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 12.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 12.8% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.3% | 76.7% | -24.4% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| France | 5.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Portugal | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Spain | 4.2% | 0.4% | 3.8% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 6% | 1.5% | 4.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Central and South America | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56% | 37.2% | 18.8% |
| Christian | 26.5% | 46.2% | -19.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairchild Place was 2627.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 684.0% higher than the Spitalfields & Banglatown average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Fairchild Place has the 2nd highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Spitalfields & Banglatown and the 4th highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 527.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -0.8%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% 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 4B Pennybank Chambers, 1 Fairchild Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-09-13 | £283,235 |
| Unit E Pennybank Chambers, 1 Fairchild Place, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-11-26 | £408,917 |
| Flat 4D Pennybank Chambers, 1 Fairchild Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2021-06-28 | £373,882 |
| Flat 1D Pennybank Chambers, 1 Fairchild Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £372,500 | 2020-07-14 | £353,068 |
| Flat 3D Pennybank Chambers, 1 Fairchild Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2017-10-24 | £408,959 |
EC2A 3EN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
EC2A 3EN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 EC2A 3EN 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 | 167 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 57 |
| Information and communication | 34 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Other | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 745 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 | 1,541 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,540 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,542 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,838 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Primary School Virginia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7NQ | 4out of 4 | 510 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School 43 Hoxton Street , N1 6QN | 3out of 4 | 605 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE School 47a Brick Lane , Spitalfields E1 6PU | 3out of 4 | 836 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Crondall Street , N1 6JG | 4out of 4 | 954 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School Underwood Road , Whitechapel E1 5AW | 3out of 4 | 959 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 | 4out of 4 | 488 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 4out of 4 | 924 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | 3out of 4 | 1,252 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanlea School 31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,548 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | 1out of 4 | 1,550 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 113 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,956 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,169 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,200 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 3,818 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 3,479 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 3,671 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 | 4,225 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 5,231 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lyceum 59-65 Worship Street , Shoreditch EC2A 2DU | - not rated | 344 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Complete Works 3rd Floor, Universal House , 88-94 Wentworth St E1 7SA | - not rated | 1,034 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildhall School of Music and Drama Silk Street , Barbican EC2Y 8DT | - not rated | 1,050 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Regent's College Nile Street , N1 7RD | 3out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Mencap Society 123 Golden Lane , Islington EC1Y 0RT | - not rated | 1,180 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savoy Cafe & Kitchen | 11 Great Eastern Street | 5 yd | |
| Hoxton Grill | The Hoxton, 81 Great Eastern Street | 5 yd | |
| Fat Hippo Shoreditch | 5-9 Great Eastern St | 11 yd | |
| Goose Island | Basement And Ground Floors, Lazard House, 221-222 Shoreditch High Street | 24 yd | |
| ETNACOFFEE | 17-19 Great Eastern St | 38 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lounge Bohemia | Basement, 1 Great Eastern Street | 5 yd | |
| The Horse And Groom | The Horse And Groom, 28 Curtain Road | 144 yd | |
| The Old Blue Last | 38 Great Eastern Street | 213 yd | |
| Queen of Hoxton | Queen Of Hoxton, 1-5 Curtain Road | 222 yd | |
| Smoking Goat | 64 Shoreditch High Street | 222 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Savoy | 1 Great Eastern Street | 5 yd | |
| BABEK Brothers | 17-19 Great Eastern Street | 5 yd | |
| Kay Kay | 19 Great Eastern Street | 7 yd | |
| Salt Shed | Box 53, 17-19 Great Eastern Street | 38 yd | |
| Fundi Pizza | Dinerama, 17-19 Great Eastern Street | 38 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 176-179 Shoreditch High Street | 194 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Commercial Unit 7, 50 Bethnal Green Road | 398 yd | |
| Tesco | 116-118 Commercial Street | 405 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Retail Unit 24 Upper Concourse, Liverpool Street Station | 520 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 21 City Road | 637 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Powerleague (Shoreditch) SHOREDITCH HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 111 yd |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre London City (Closed) Worship Street | artificial grass pitch | 186 yd |
| Frame (Shoreditch) 27-31 27-31 NEW INN YARD | 214 yd | |
| Shoreditch House EBOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 219 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Shoreditch) 1-6 1-6 BATEMAN'S ROW | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 325 yd |
| Virgin Active (Broadgate) EXCHANGE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 437 yd |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre (Old Street) (Closed) Old Street | artificial grass pitch | 514 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Spitalfields) (Closed) Brushfield Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 552 yd |
| City And Islington College (Closed) Royal London House Royal London House Finsbury Square | health and fitness suite | 556 yd |
| The Tab Centre GODFREY PLACE | 574 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 | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| 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 | 3.7% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.