Curtain Road is in London and in Hackney district. EC2A 3LT 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 Curtain Road, London, EC2A 3LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC2A 3NG, EC2A 3NY, EC2A 3PN, EC2A 4PP, EC2A 4RQ, EC2A 4XQ, EC2A 2DF, EC2A 4PH, EC2A 4XP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EC2A 3LT 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 3LT, 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 3LT 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 Curtain Road 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.
Curtain Road 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Curtain Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £19,699,999 | 2021-10-20 | £19,659,170 |
| 11A Curtain Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £22,780,000 | 2019-01-03 | £24,213,179 |
| Second Floor 11 Curtain Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £18,500,000 | 2018-12-01 | £18,912,420 |
| 21 Curtain Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £19,250,000 | 2018-12-01 | £19,679,140 |
| 7 Curtain Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £18,500,000 | 2018-12-01 | £18,912,420 |
EC2A 3LT 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 3LT 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 3LT 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 | 893 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 | 1,581 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,725 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,734 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,900 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 | 3out of 4 | 653 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Virginia Primary School Virginia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7NQ | 4out of 4 | 675 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Radnor Street , EC1V 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 817 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre 101 Whitecross Street , EC1Y 8JA | 2out of 4 | 836 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Crondall Street , N1 6JG | 4out of 4 | 945 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 | 352 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 4out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | 3out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Academy Laburnum Street , Hackney E2 8BA | 3out of 4 | 1,672 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | 1out of 4 | 1,679 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 | 173 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,773 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,978 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,010 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,706 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,408 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 3,584 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 | 4,409 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 5,421 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 | 168 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildhall School of Music and Drama Silk Street , Barbican EC2Y 8DT | - not rated | 869 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Regent's College Nile Street , N1 7RD | 3out of 4 | 956 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Mencap Society 123 Golden Lane , Islington EC1Y 0RT | - not rated | 993 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London School for Girls St Giles' Terrace , Barbican EC2Y 8BB | - not rated | 1,030 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Chilibomb | 26, Curtain Road | 43 yd | |
| The Hogless Roast | 28 Curtain Road | 47 yd | |
| CornerShop | 25-27 Curtain Rd | 58 yd | |
| The Drum Labs | 25-27 Curtain Rd | 58 yd | |
| Camino Shoreditch | 2 Curtain Road | 69 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen of Hoxton | Queen Of Hoxton, 1-5 Curtain Road | 52 yd | |
| The Horse And Groom | The Horse And Groom, 28 Curtain Road | 60 yd | |
| Old Kings Head | The Kings Head, 28 Holywell Row | 117 yd | |
| Lounge Bohemia | Basement, 1 Great Eastern Street | 197 yd | |
| The Old Blue Last | 38 Great Eastern Street | 218 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Food Buddies | The Horse And Groom, 28 Curtain Road | 60 yd | |
| Salad Factory | 97 Worship Street | 88 yd | |
| Mukbap | 91 Worship Street | 100 yd | |
| N/A | 37 Scrutton Street | 119 yd | |
| Salt Shed | Box 53, 17-19 Great Eastern Street | 169 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 176-179 Shoreditch High Street | 330 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Retail Unit 24 Upper Concourse, Liverpool Street Station | 439 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 21 City Road | 448 yd | |
| Tesco | 116-118 Commercial Street | 547 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 79 City Road | 549 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre London City (Closed) Worship Street | artificial grass pitch | 108 yd |
| Powerleague (Shoreditch) SHOREDITCH HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 303 yd |
| Frame (Shoreditch) 27-31 27-31 NEW INN YARD | 312 yd | |
| Virgin Active (Broadgate) EXCHANGE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 323 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Shoreditch) 1-6 1-6 BATEMAN'S ROW | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 356 yd |
| City And Islington College (Closed) Royal London House Royal London House Finsbury Square | health and fitness suite | 364 yd |
| Shoreditch House EBOR STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 405 yd |
| Barrys Bootcamp (London East) ALPHABETA BUILDING ALPHABETA BUILDING WORSHIP STREET | health and fitness suite | 410 yd |
| Central Foundation Boys School COWPER STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 487 yd |
| Honourable Artillery Company FINSBURY BARRACKS FINSBURY BARRACKS CITY ROAD | grass pitches | 499 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.