Willow Court is in London and in Hackney district. EC2A 4QB 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 Willow Court, London, EC2A 4QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC2A 4NE, EC2A 4UX, EC2A 3HZ, EC2A 4NY, EC2A 3HY, EC2A 4NQ, EC2A 4SD, EC2A 4AD, EC2A 4LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC2A 4QB, 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 4QB, 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 4QB 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 Willow Court 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.
Willow Court 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 1-3 3 Willow Court, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2019-01-03 | £1,169,205 |
| Flat 1-3 3 Willow Court, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £162,000 | 1998-04-14 | £1,304,033 |
EC2A 4QB 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 4QB 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 | 883 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 | 1,285 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,685 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,889 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 | 2,955 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 | 459 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Radnor Street , EC1V 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 508 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 | 606 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Virginia Primary School Virginia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7NQ | 4out of 4 | 750 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre 101 Whitecross Street , EC1Y 8JA | 2out of 4 | 806 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 | 99 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 4out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | 3out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Academy Laburnum Street , Hackney E2 8BA | 3out of 4 | 1,491 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,556 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 | 390 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,536 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,831 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,958 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The London Screen Academy Highbury Grove , Highbury East N5 2AD | - not rated | 3,403 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 | 3,190 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 | 4,663 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 | 465 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Regent's College Nile Street , N1 7RD | 3out of 4 | 564 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Mencap Society 123 Golden Lane , Islington EC1Y 0RT | - not rated | 828 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildhall School of Music and Drama Silk Street , Barbican EC2Y 8DT | - not rated | 956 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts 23 Goswell Road , EC1M 7AJ | - not rated | 1,054 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lolo Ben's Food | 86-90 Paul St | 18 yd | |
| ALON FOODS LIMITED | 3RD FLOOR, 86-90 PAUL STREET | 18 yd | |
| KYD Trading Ltd | 86-90 Paul Street | 18 yd | |
| Proper Tingzz | 86-90 Paul street | 18 yd | |
| Machu Pizza LTD | 91-93 Great Eastern Street | 34 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Princess Of Shoreditch | The Princess Royal Public Hous, 76-78 Paul Street | 2 yd | |
| Club Glam | Club Glam, Basement, Albert House | 125 yd | |
| The Horns | The Horns, 262-264 Old Street | 128 yd | |
| Home Bar | 5a Ravey Street | 137 yd | |
| The Griffin | 93 Leonard Street | 145 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yiayia's Boy Ltd | Basement And Ground, 91-93 Great Eastern Street | 40 yd | |
| Pizza Tribe | 5 Leonard Circus | 74 yd | |
| Hunger Cure Fish and Chip Kebab | 95-97 Tabernacle Street | 85 yd | |
| Halo Burger LTD | 105 Great Eastern Street | 98 yd | |
| Calm Indian Cow | 79 Leonard Street | 107 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 79 City Road | 290 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 21 City Road | 409 yd | |
| Tesco | 176-179 Shoreditch High Street | 469 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 183 | 520 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 161 City Road | 549 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Central Foundation Boys School COWPER STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 168 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Shoreditch) 1-6 1-6 BATEMAN'S ROW | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 296 yd |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre (Old Street) (Closed) Old Street | artificial grass pitch | 356 yd |
| The Bob Breen Academy (Closed) Hoxton Square | health and fitness suite | 376 yd |
| Honourable Artillery Company FINSBURY BARRACKS FINSBURY BARRACKS CITY ROAD | grass pitches | 402 yd |
| Frame (Shoreditch) 27-31 27-31 NEW INN YARD | 405 yd | |
| Barrys Bootcamp (London East) ALPHABETA BUILDING ALPHABETA BUILDING WORSHIP STREET | health and fitness suite | 456 yd |
| City And Islington College (Closed) Royal London House Royal London House Finsbury Square | health and fitness suite | 459 yd |
| Gymbox (Old Street) NEWLAND COURT NEWLAND COURT OLD STREET | health and fitness suite | 493 yd |
| Ability At St Johns (Closed) Pitfield Street | health and fitness suite | 501 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.