Paul Street is in London and in Hackney district. EC2A 4NY 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 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC2A 4NQ, EC2A 4SD, EC2A 4LE, EC2A 4QB, EC2A 4NE, EC2A 4UX, EC2A 4AD, EC2A 3HZ, EC2A 3HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC2A 4NY, 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 4NY, 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 4NY 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 5 91 - 93 Paul Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2021-06-30 | £565,876 |
| Flat 1 91 - 93 Paul Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £631,000 | 2021-03-19 | £623,234 |
| Flat 7 91 - 93 Paul Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2008-05-30 | £817,960 |
| Flat 5 91 - 93 Paul Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2007-12-10 | £852,373 |
| Flat 3 91 - 93 Paul Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2007-05-31 | £825,151 |
EC2A 4NY 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 4NY 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 | 914 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 | 1,291 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,650 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 | 2,922 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,924 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 | 473 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School 43 Hoxton Street , N1 6QN | 3out of 4 | 484 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 | 608 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 | 783 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Virginia Primary School Virginia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7NQ | 4out of 4 | 785 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 | 93 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 4out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | 3out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Academy Laburnum Street , Hackney E2 8BA | 3out of 4 | 1,510 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,532 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 | 421 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,501 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,798 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,929 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 3,389 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 | 3,167 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,714 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 | 4,697 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 | 476 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Regent's College Nile Street , N1 7RD | 3out of 4 | 539 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Mencap Society 123 Golden Lane , Islington EC1Y 0RT | - not rated | 796 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildhall School of Music and Drama Silk Street , Barbican EC2Y 8DT | - not rated | 940 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts 23 Goswell Road , EC1M 7AJ | - not rated | 1,025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wahaca | 140 Tabernacle Street, Shoreditch | 24 yd | |
| Lolo Ben's Food | 86-90 Paul St | 41 yd | |
| ALON FOODS LIMITED | 3RD FLOOR, 86-90 PAUL STREET | 41 yd | |
| KYD Trading Ltd | 86-90 Paul Street | 41 yd | |
| Proper Tingzz | 86-90 Paul street | 41 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Princess Of Shoreditch | The Princess Royal Public Hous, 76-78 Paul Street | 34 yd | |
| Club Glam | Club Glam, Basement, Albert House | 92 yd | |
| The Horns | The Horns, 262-264 Old Street | 97 yd | |
| XOYO | XOYO, Basement And Ground Floor | 112 yd | |
| Roadtrip Bar | 243 Old Street | 141 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yiayia's Boy Ltd | Basement And Ground, 91-93 Great Eastern Street | 55 yd | |
| Hunger Cure Fish and Chip Kebab | 95-97 Tabernacle Street | 72 yd | |
| Halo Burger LTD | 105 Great Eastern Street | 76 yd | |
| Pizza Tribe | 5 Leonard Circus | 86 yd | |
| Wingman Restaurants LTD | Ground Floor, 68-70 Leonard Street | 132 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 79 City Road | 258 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 21 City Road | 393 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 183 | 486 yd | |
| Tesco | 176-179 Shoreditch High Street | 503 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 161 City Road | 518 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Central Foundation Boys School COWPER STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 134 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Shoreditch) 1-6 1-6 BATEMAN'S ROW | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 331 yd |
| Honourable Artillery Company FINSBURY BARRACKS FINSBURY BARRACKS CITY ROAD | grass pitches | 381 yd |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre (Old Street) (Closed) Old Street | artificial grass pitch | 384 yd |
| The Bob Breen Academy (Closed) Hoxton Square | health and fitness suite | 388 yd |
| Frame (Shoreditch) 27-31 27-31 NEW INN YARD | 440 yd | |
| Barrys Bootcamp (London East) ALPHABETA BUILDING ALPHABETA BUILDING WORSHIP STREET | health and fitness suite | 446 yd |
| City And Islington College (Closed) Royal London House Royal London House Finsbury Square | health and fitness suite | 453 yd |
| Gymbox (Old Street) NEWLAND COURT NEWLAND COURT OLD STREET | health and fitness suite | 458 yd |
| Energie Fitness (London Old Street) BUNHILL ROW | health and fitness suite | 484 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.