Paul Street is in London and in Hackney district. EC2A 4JH 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 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC2A 4JE, EC2A 4JJ, EC2A 4HB, EC2A 4DH, EC2A 2EA, EC2A 4LG, EC2A 4JF, EC2A 4DN, EC2A 2AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC2A 4JH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.8% | 54.4% | 10.6% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 56.2% | 45.6% | -10.6% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 4JH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 85.1% 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 | 72.2% | 85.1% | 12.9% | 37.9% | 47.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.8% | 9.6% | -7.2% | 44.2% | -34.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 4.1% | 1.1% | -3.0% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 3.2% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -5.9% |
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 (96.4%) 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 | 66.7% | 68.9% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 20.5% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 27.5% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -6.1% |
| Fair health | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -9.6% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -3.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 4JH this area, 3% 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 80.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -15.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.3% | 0.9% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -8.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -10.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 10.5% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 73.6% | 80.2% | 6.6% | 33.8% | 46.4% |
| Other | 5.5% | 3% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 4.1% | 15.2% | 11.1% | 0.7% | 14.5% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 6.3% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 79.9% | 63.4% | -16.5% | 81.4% | -18.0% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, just 34.2% 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 | 54.8% | 34.2% | -20.6% | 83.2% | -49.0% |
| European Union | 19% | 25.4% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 19.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.8% | 23.8% | 15.0% | 5.6% | 18.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.7% | 11.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 10.2% |
| Oceania | 5.5% | 0.7% | -4.8% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 34.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 8.7% 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 | 53.2% | 33.9% | -19.3% | 83.2% | -49.3% |
| 10+ Years | 14.3% | 8.7% | -5.6% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.2% | 7.6% | -2.6% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.7% | 12.3% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 10.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.6% | 37.5% | 25.9% | 1.9% | 35.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 39.7% | 76.7% | -37.0% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 7.4% | 0.3% | 7.1% |
| Germany | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 6.3% | 1.5% | 4.8% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 11.7% | 0.3% | 11.4% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 7.8% | 0.3% | 7.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.7% | 37.2% | 24.5% |
| Christian | 20.5% | 46.2% | -25.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Paul Street was 637.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.2% higher than the Spitalfields & Banglatown average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Paul Street has the 13th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Spitalfields & Banglatown and the 33rd highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 163.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Paul Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £510,268 | 2019-04-18 | £500,395 |
| 2 Paul Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2019-03-22 | £202,099 |
| 2 Paul Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2018-11-06 | £180,627 |
| Point A Hotel, 8 - 10 Paul Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,750,000 | 2018-02-28 | £1,766,509 |
| 4 Paul Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £6,550,000 | 2015-01-28 | £7,825,868 |
EC2A 4JH 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.
The percentage of student residents living in EC2A 4JH 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 | 187 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 131 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 38 |
| Other | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 83 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 50 |
| Information and communication | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 1,074 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 | 1,628 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,670 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,956 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,963 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre 101 Whitecross Street , EC1Y 8JA | 2out of 4 | 609 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Radnor Street , EC1V 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School 43 Hoxton Street , N1 6QN | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington 15 Baltic Street West , EC1Y 0AE | - not rated | 782 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Virginia Primary School Virginia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7NQ | 4out of 4 | 877 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 | 4out of 4 | 260 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 4out of 4 | 1,319 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | 3out of 4 | 1,533 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Academy Laburnum Street , Hackney E2 8BA | 3out of 4 | 1,792 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,831 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 | 377 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,546 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,746 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,790 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,575 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 | 3,365 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 3,463 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 | 4,638 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 | 157 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildhall School of Music and Drama Silk Street , Barbican EC2Y 8DT | - not rated | 675 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Mencap Society 123 Golden Lane , Islington EC1Y 0RT | - not rated | 763 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 | 828 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| New Regent's College Nile Street , N1 7RD | 3out of 4 | 845 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 25 yd | |
| Riccardo's Sandwich Bar | Riccardo's Sandwich Bar, Ground Floor | 43 yd | |
| Caskaway taverns | The Joiner on Worship 2-4 Paul Street | 48 yd | |
| CHUO | 20 Paul Street | 53 yd | |
| The Pasta Academy | The Pasta Academy, Ground Floor | 73 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sink Pong | 2 Paul Street | 3 yd | |
| 23 Paul Street | 23 Paul Street, 23-25 Paul Street | 76 yd | |
| The Fox Public House | 28 Paul Street | 106 yd | |
| Old Kings Head | The Kings Head, 28 Holywell Row | 146 yd | |
| The Windmill Public House | The Windmill Public House, 27 Tabernacle Street | 198 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fab Thai Street Food | Fab Thai Street Food, Basement And Ground Floors | 44 yd | |
| Clifton's Cafe | 107a Clifton Street | 86 yd | |
| N/A | 37 Scrutton Street | 165 yd | |
| Mukbap | 91 Worship Street | 168 yd | |
| Buy & Bite | 54 Paul Street | 186 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco, 21 City Road | 216 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 79 City Road | 368 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Marks & Spencer, 70 Finsbury Pavement | 446 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Ground Floor, Friendly House | 470 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Retail Unit 24 Upper Concourse, Liverpool Street Station | 475 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| City And Islington College (Closed) Royal London House Royal London House Finsbury Square | health and fitness suite | 148 yd |
| Barrys Bootcamp (London East) ALPHABETA BUILDING ALPHABETA BUILDING WORSHIP STREET | health and fitness suite | 182 yd |
| Honourable Artillery Company FINSBURY BARRACKS FINSBURY BARRACKS CITY ROAD | grass pitches | 272 yd |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre London City (Closed) Worship Street | artificial grass pitch | 298 yd |
| Virgin Active (Broadgate) EXCHANGE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 341 yd |
| Central Foundation Boys School COWPER STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 354 yd |
| Slim Jim'S Health Club (Closed) Finsbury Avenue | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 400 yd |
| Virgin Active (Moorgate) BUNHILL ROW | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 430 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Shoreditch) 1-6 1-6 BATEMAN'S ROW | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 479 yd |
| Frame (Shoreditch) 27-31 27-31 NEW INN YARD | 494 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.