Clifton Street is in London and in Hackney district. EC2A 4HB 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 Clifton Street, London, EC2A 4HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC2A 4JF, EC2A 4JE, EC2A 4RJ, EC2A 4LG, EC2A 4JB, EC2A 4JH, EC2A 4HY, EC2A 4RQ, EC2A 4HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EC2A 4HB 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 4HB, 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 4HB 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 Clifton Street 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.
Clifton Street 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 Clifton Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £3,425,000 | 2023-09-22 | £3,298,275 |
| 66 Clifton Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,710,000 | 2022-04-05 | £1,699,412 |
| 64 Clifton Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,200,000 | 2019-01-03 | £2,338,411 |
| 66 Clifton Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 1997-11-07 | £2,334,380 |
| 66 Clifton Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 1996-11-08 | £1,432,353 |
EC2A 4HB 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 4HB 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 4HB 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 | 1,011 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 | 1,602 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,740 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,886 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,891 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 | 680 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 | 681 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School 43 Hoxton Street , N1 6QN | 3out of 4 | 704 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Virginia Primary School Virginia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7NQ | 4out of 4 | 809 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington 15 Baltic Street West , EC1Y 0AE | - not rated | 853 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 | 263 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 4out of 4 | 1,249 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | 3out of 4 | 1,478 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Academy Laburnum Street , Hackney E2 8BA | 3out of 4 | 1,746 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | 1out of 4 | 1,813 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 | 307 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,614 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,818 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,860 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,621 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 | 3,385 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 3,492 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 | 4,569 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 128 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildhall School of Music and Drama Silk Street , Barbican EC2Y 8DT | - not rated | 737 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Mencap Society 123 Golden Lane , Islington EC1Y 0RT | - not rated | 833 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Regent's College Nile Street , N1 7RD | 3out of 4 | 867 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London School for Girls St Giles' Terrace , Barbican EC2Y 8BB | - not rated | 893 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopes and Dreams Nursery | Old Street 6 Paul St London | 88 yd | |
| CHUO | 20 Paul Street | 93 yd | |
| Caskaway taverns | The Joiner on Worship 2-4 Paul Street | 98 yd | |
| Sanjugo Shoreditch | 35 Scrutton Street | 104 yd | |
| Maki Kazzo / Chicky Wings / Mew Pow | 39 Scrutton Street | 106 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sink Pong | 2 Paul Street | 75 yd | |
| Old Kings Head | The Kings Head, 28 Holywell Row | 80 yd | |
| 23 Paul Street | 23 Paul Street, 23-25 Paul Street | 127 yd | |
| The Fox Public House | 28 Paul Street | 129 yd | |
| Queen of Hoxton | Queen Of Hoxton, 1-5 Curtain Road | 153 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton's Cafe | 107a Clifton Street | 66 yd | |
| N/A | 37 Scrutton Street | 102 yd | |
| Mukbap | 91 Worship Street | 111 yd | |
| Fab Thai Street Food | Fab Thai Street Food, Basement And Ground Floors | 116 yd | |
| Salad Factory | 97 Worship Street | 128 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 21 City Road | 287 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 79 City Road | 413 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Retail Unit 24 Upper Concourse, Liverpool Street Station | 460 yd | |
| Tesco | 176-179 Shoreditch High Street | 463 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks & Spencer, 70 Finsbury Pavement | 497 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| City And Islington College (Closed) Royal London House Royal London House Finsbury Square | health and fitness suite | 214 yd |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre London City (Closed) Worship Street | artificial grass pitch | 235 yd |
| Barrys Bootcamp (London East) ALPHABETA BUILDING ALPHABETA BUILDING WORSHIP STREET | health and fitness suite | 253 yd |
| Virgin Active (Broadgate) EXCHANGE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 326 yd |
| Honourable Artillery Company FINSBURY BARRACKS FINSBURY BARRACKS CITY ROAD | grass pitches | 339 yd |
| Central Foundation Boys School COWPER STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 378 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Shoreditch) 1-6 1-6 BATEMAN'S ROW | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 425 yd |
| Frame (Shoreditch) 27-31 27-31 NEW INN YARD | 428 yd | |
| Slim Jim'S Health Club (Closed) Finsbury Avenue | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 432 yd |
| Powerleague (Shoreditch) SHOREDITCH HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 463 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.