Leonard Street is in London and in Hackney district. EC2A 4RD 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 Leonard Street, London, EC2A 4RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC2A 4QW, EC2A 4RH, EC2A 3HR, EC2A 4QP, EC2A 4EG, EC2A 3QR, EC2A 4XS, EC2A 3RY, EC2A 4QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC2A 4RD, 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 4RD, 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 4RD 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 Leonard Street was 665.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 123.4% higher than the Spitalfields & Banglatown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Leonard Street has the 14th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Spitalfields & Banglatown and the 35th highest crime rate of 693 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 176.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93 Leonard Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £3,100,000 | 2016-10-07 | £3,185,836 |
EC2A 4RD 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 4RD 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 | 728 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 | 1,375 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | - not rated | 2,659 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,710 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,929 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 | - not rated | 445 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica's Catholic Primary School 43 Hoxton Street , N1 6QN | 3out of 4 | 445 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Virginia Primary School Virginia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7NQ | 4out of 4 | 540 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Virginia Primary School Virginia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7NQ | - not rated | 540 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorfields Primary School 40 Bunhill Row , EC1Y 8RX | - not rated | 583 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 | - not rated | 292 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hackney University Technical College Falkirk Street , N1 6HQ | - not rated | 742 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 3out of 4 | 987 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bethnal Green Technology College Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | - not rated | 987 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's School St Matthew's Row , Bethnal Green E2 6ET | - not rated | 1,164 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 113 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 742 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 1,352 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 2,783 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,789 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 4out of 4 | 3,445 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,615 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 4,397 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 4,397 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 5,324 yd | Free schools | 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 | 360 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields School of Development St Hilda's Community Centre , 18 Club Row E2 7EY | - not rated | 586 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North London Community College , | - not rated | 648 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Crusoe House School Nile Street , N1 7RD | - not rated | 733 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Brick Lane School Bacon Street , Tower Hamlets E2 6DY | - not rated | 775 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Square Cafe | Basement And Ground Floor, 6 Ravey Street | 15 yd | |
| Wacka Espresso | 87 Leonard Street | 24 yd | |
| Mostrador by Fernando Trocca | 61 - 67 Great Eastern Street | 30 yd | |
| E1 Hospitality Solutions Ltd | Hart Shoreditch Hotel, 61-67 Great Eastern Street | 30 yd | |
| Eggslut | 94 Leonard Street | 39 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Griffin | 93 Leonard Street | 2 yd | |
| Home Bar | 5a Ravey Street | 12 yd | |
| The Book Club | 100-106 Leonard Street | 56 yd | |
| The Princess Of Shoreditch | The Princess Royal Public Hous, 76-78 Paul Street | 145 yd | |
| Ninetyeight Bar and Lounge | 98 Curtain Road | 158 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calm Indian Cow | 79 Leonard Street | 51 yd | |
| Eat | 59 Great Eastern Street | 54 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 57 Great Eastern Street | 69 yd | |
| Subway | Alexander Russell House, 50 Great Eastern Street | 88 yd | |
| Wingman Restaurants LTD | Ground Floor, 68-70 Leonard Street | 98 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 176-179 Shoreditch High Street | 333 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, 79 City Road | 402 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 21 City Road | 446 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Group | The Co-Operative Food Group, 183 | 650 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Commercial Unit 7, 50 Bethnal Green Road | 659 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Shoreditch) 1-6 1-6 BATEMAN'S ROW | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 191 yd |
| Frame (Shoreditch) 27-31 27-31 NEW INN YARD | 272 yd | |
| Central Foundation Boys School COWPER STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 294 yd |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre (Old Street) (Closed) Old Street | artificial grass pitch | 324 yd |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre London City (Closed) Worship Street | artificial grass pitch | 382 yd |
| The Bob Breen Academy (Closed) Hoxton Square | health and fitness suite | 420 yd |
| Powerleague (Shoreditch) SHOREDITCH HIGH STREET | artificial grass pitch | 442 yd |
| City And Islington College (Closed) Royal London House Royal London House Finsbury Square | health and fitness suite | 450 yd |
| Honourable Artillery Company FINSBURY BARRACKS FINSBURY BARRACKS CITY ROAD | grass pitches | 461 yd |
| Barrys Bootcamp (London East) ALPHABETA BUILDING ALPHABETA BUILDING WORSHIP STREET | health and fitness suite | 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.