Garden Walk is in London and in Hackney district. EC2A 3EU 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 2004-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Garden Walk, London, EC2A 3EU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC2A 3PB, EC2A 3EQ, EC2A 3QR, EC2A 3DZ, EC2A 3PD, EC2A 3EW, EC2A 3LX, EC2A 3QT, EC2A 3HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC2A 3EU is primarily male, with 56.9% 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 | 30.7% | 43.1% | 12.4% | 51.0% | -7.9% |
| Male | 69.3% | 56.9% | -12.4% | 49.0% | 7.9% |
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 3EU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.2% 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% | 69.2% | -12.8% | 37.9% | 31.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 9.3% | 22.7% | 13.4% | 44.2% | -21.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 0.5% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 3.1% | 5.1% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (93.2%) 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 | 69.9% | 61.8% | -8.1% | 48.4% | 13.4% |
| Good health | 27% | 31.4% | 4.4% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -8.8% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 3EU this area, 3.5% 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 76.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 18.2% | -14.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.6% | 4.5% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.6% | 10.6% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 70.8% | 76.3% | 5.5% | 33.8% | 42.5% |
| Other | 13.7% | 2.5% | -11.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 4.4% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 7.4% | 4.4% | -3.0% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| White | 79.1% | 71.7% | -7.4% | 81.4% | -9.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 3.7% | 6.3% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
In this area, just 41.6% 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 | 42.9% | 41.6% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -41.6% |
| European Union | 23.9% | 23.8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 17.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 8.6% | 4% | -4.6% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 9.9% | 7.4% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 12.9% | 9.9% | -3.0% | 1.3% | 8.6% |
| Oceania | 5.5% | 6.4% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 18.9% 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 | 42.3% | 41.8% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -41.4% |
| 10+ Years | 17.2% | 18.9% | 1.7% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.5% | 15.9% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 13.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.3% | 11.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 9.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.7% | 11.4% | -3.3% | 1.9% | 9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.4% | 76.7% | -22.3% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 7.8% | 0.3% | 7.5% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 6.3% | 1.5% | 4.8% |
| Turkey | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 6.3% | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 4.9% | 0.1% | 4.8% |
| No passport held | 1.5% | 13.5% | -12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.5% | 37.2% | 15.3% |
| Christian | 21.6% | 46.2% | -24.6% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 9.8% | 6.5% | 3.3% |
| Other religion | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Garden Walk was 1264.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 324.3% higher than the Spitalfields & Banglatown average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Garden Walk has the 5th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Spitalfields & Banglatown and the 11th highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 293.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.7%.

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 1 20 Garden Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2024-02-01 | £832,741 |
| Flat 7 20 Garden Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £482,000 | 2024-01-31 | £467,938 |
| Flat 5 20 Garden Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2023-10-27 | £589,565 |
| Flat 3 20 Garden Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £499,000 | 2023-03-10 | £480,095 |
| Flat 7 20 Garden Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2015-12-18 | £553,252 |
EC2A 3EU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 3EU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 44 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 32 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 661 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 | 1,292 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 2,623 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,698 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,955 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School 43 Hoxton Street , N1 6QN | - not rated | 360 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica's Catholic Primary School 43 Hoxton Street , N1 6QN | 3out of 4 | 360 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Virginia Primary School Virginia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7NQ | 4out of 4 | 490 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Virginia Primary School Virginia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7NQ | - not rated | 490 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorfields Primary School 40 Bunhill Row , EC1Y 8RX | - not rated | 625 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 | - not rated | 317 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hackney University Technical College Falkirk Street , N1 6HQ | - not rated | 657 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 3out of 4 | 939 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethnal Green Technology College Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | - not rated | 939 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | - not rated | 1,115 yd | Community school | 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 | 170 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 657 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 1,340 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 2,771 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 2,804 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 | 3,398 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,700 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 | 4,385 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 4,385 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 5,277 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 | 444 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields School of Development St Hilda's Community Centre , 18 Club Row E2 7EY | - not rated | 563 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North London Community College , | - not rated | 569 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Crusoe House School Nile Street , N1 7RD | - not rated | 691 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Brick Lane School Bacon Street , Tower Hamlets E2 6DY | - not rated | 766 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTR Studio 23 | Ground Floor, 23 Charlotte Road | 29 yd | |
| Inka Poke Co (by Joya Kitchens) | 66 - 68 Great Eastern Street (Hoxton 7) | 35 yd | |
| Hoxton 7 | 66 Great Eastern Street | 37 yd | |
| Gloria | 54-56 Great Eastern Street | 37 yd | |
| KYBELLE CAFE & BAR | 62 Great Eastern Street | 39 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Griffin | 93 Leonard Street | 85 yd | |
| Home Bar | 5a Ravey Street | 94 yd | |
| The Bricklayers Arms | The Bricklayers Arms, 63 Charlotte Road | 105 yd | |
| The Barley Mow | The Barley Mow, 127 Curtain Road | 114 yd | |
| The Book Club | 100-106 Leonard Street | 120 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butchies | 22 Rivington Street | 75 yd | |
| Eat | 59 Great Eastern Street | 94 yd | |
| Subway | Alexander Russell House, 50 Great Eastern Street | 99 yd | |
| Calm Indian Cow | 79 Leonard Street | 115 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 57 Great Eastern Street | 119 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 176-179 Shoreditch High Street | 329 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 79 City Road | 437 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 21 City Road | 516 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 112-116 Kingsland Road | 606 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Commercial Unit 7, 50 Bethnal Green Road | 652 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Shoreditch) 1-6 1-6 BATEMAN'S ROW | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 147 yd |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre (Old Street) (Closed) Old Street | artificial grass pitch | 242 yd |
| Frame (Shoreditch) 27-31 27-31 NEW INN YARD | 264 yd | |
| Central Foundation Boys School COWPER STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 317 yd |
| The Bob Breen Academy (Closed) Hoxton Square | health and fitness suite | 338 yd |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre London City (Closed) Worship Street | artificial grass pitch | 452 yd |
| Powerleague (Shoreditch) SHOREDITCH HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 467 yd |
| Shoreditch House EBOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 482 yd |
| The Tab Centre GODFREY PLACE | 488 yd | |
| Ability At St Johns (Closed) Pitfield Street | health and fitness suite | 516 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.