Cowper Street is in London and in Islington district. EC2A 4AS 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 Cowper Street, London, EC2A 4AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC2A 4AP, EC1V 9DD, EC2A 4LE, EC2A 4NQ, EC2A 4SD, EC2A 4PN, EC2A 4NY, EC2A 3JD, EC1V 9HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EC2A 4AS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 45.6% | 48.1% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 54.4% | 51.9% | -2.5% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 4AS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.9% 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 | 65.6% | 67.9% | 2.3% | 37.9% | 30.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.6% | 25.2% | 2.6% | 44.2% | -19.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.6% | 0.8% | -2.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 3.6% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.6%) 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 | 66.8% | 54.3% | -12.5% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 22.8% | 38.3% | 15.5% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 5.7% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -7.0% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 4AS this area, 7.4% 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 73.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.3% | 7.4% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 2.3% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.7% | 7.4% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 6.9% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -10.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.9% | 73.1% | 18.2% | 33.8% | 39.3% |
| Other | 6.7% | 1.8% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.4% 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 | 0.4% | 7.3% | 6.9% | 0.7% | 6.6% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 5.8% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 8.3% | 9.7% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 7.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.6% | 1.9% | -2.7% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 3.3% | 0.7% | -2.6% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 0.5% | -2.8% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 63.1% | 52.4% | -10.7% | 81.4% | -29.0% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 6.6% | 8.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 6.7% |
In this area, just 37.1% 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 | 61% | 37.1% | -23.9% | 83.2% | -46.1% |
| European Union | 14.9% | 20.1% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 14.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 6.2% | 7.9% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 19.1% | 14.1% | 5.6% | 13.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.8% | 10% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 8.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 37.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 18.4% 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 | 59.8% | 37.1% | -22.7% | 83.2% | -46.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.8% | 18.4% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.4% | 10.3% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 7.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 14.4% | 9.0% | 2.2% | 12.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.7% | 19.9% | 1.2% | 1.9% | 18.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.6% | 76.7% | -22.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 6% | 1.5% | 4.5% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.8% | 0.3% | 5.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 6.7% | 0.3% | 6.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 31% | 46.2% | -15.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 15.5% | 6.0% | 9.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cowper Street was 1326.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 311.2% higher than the Bunhill average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Cowper Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Bunhill and the 14th highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 336.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Cowper Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,735,000 | 2022-08-08 | £1,664,662 |
| 28 Cowper Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,800,000 | 2017-02-17 | £1,901,382 |
EC2A 4AS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in EC2A 4AS 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 | 214 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 34 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 33 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 1,002 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 | 1,321 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,558 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 | 2,838 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 3,016 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 | 382 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School 43 Hoxton Street , N1 6QN | 3out of 4 | 560 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 | 632 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 | 718 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington 15 Baltic Street West , EC1Y 0AE | - not rated | 767 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 125 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 4out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | 3out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,479 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Academy Laburnum Street , Hackney E2 8BA | 3out of 4 | 1,570 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 503 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,409 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,708 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,848 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 3,364 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 | 3,114 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,707 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 | 4,789 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Regent's College Nile Street , N1 7RD | 3out of 4 | 486 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lyceum 59-65 Worship Street , Shoreditch EC2A 2DU | - not rated | 508 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Mencap Society 123 Golden Lane , Islington EC1Y 0RT | - not rated | 710 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildhall School of Music and Drama Silk Street , Barbican EC2Y 8DT | - not rated | 895 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts 23 Goswell Road , EC1M 7AJ | - not rated | 944 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOG Cafe @ The Office Group | TOG Cafe @ The Office Group, Ground Floor, Albert House | 48 yd | |
| Panda fresh | Basement Floor, Titchfield House, 69-85 Tabernacle Street | 59 yd | |
| Hpasia ltd | basement floor, titchfield house, 69-85 tabernacle street | 59 yd | |
| Golden Bee | Golden Bee, First, Second & Roof Terraces | 63 yd | |
| Best Mangal Kebab and Cafe Bar | 107-109 Great Eastern Street | 93 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| XOYO | XOYO, Basement And Ground Floor | 20 yd | |
| Club Glam | Club Glam, Basement, Albert House | 48 yd | |
| The Horns | The Horns, 262-264 Old Street | 63 yd | |
| Canvas Bar | The Nelsons Retreat, 1 Vince Street | 102 yd | |
| Q Shoreditch | Q Shoreditch, 55-61 Tabernacle Street | 126 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halo Burger LTD | 105 Great Eastern Street | 93 yd | |
| Best Kebab | 233 Old Street | 109 yd | |
| The Italian Gelato Co/ Creams Cfae | 229 Old Street | 109 yd | |
| Hunger Cure Fish and Chip Kebab | 95-97 Tabernacle Street | 113 yd | |
| Yiayia's Boy Ltd | Basement And Ground, 91-93 Great Eastern Street | 139 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 79 City Road | 174 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 21 City Road | 353 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 183 | 393 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 161 City Road | 445 yd | |
| Tesco | 176-179 Shoreditch High Street | 594 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Central Foundation Boys School COWPER STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 47 yd |
| Honourable Artillery Company FINSBURY BARRACKS FINSBURY BARRACKS CITY ROAD | grass pitches | 326 yd |
| Gymbox (Old Street) NEWLAND COURT NEWLAND COURT OLD STREET | health and fitness suite | 365 yd |
| Energie Fitness (London Old Street) BUNHILL ROW | health and fitness suite | 394 yd |
| Barrys Bootcamp (London East) ALPHABETA BUILDING ALPHABETA BUILDING WORSHIP STREET | health and fitness suite | 422 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Shoreditch) 1-6 1-6 BATEMAN'S ROW | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 424 yd |
| The Bob Breen Academy (Closed) Hoxton Square | health and fitness suite | 439 yd |
| City And Islington College (Closed) Royal London House Royal London House Finsbury Square | health and fitness suite | 440 yd |
| Virgin Active (Moorgate) BUNHILL ROW | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 450 yd |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre (Old Street) (Closed) Old Street | artificial grass pitch | 465 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.