South Place is in London and in Islington district. EC2M 2AF is located in the Bunhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington South and Finsbury. This postcode has been in use since 2011-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about South Place, London, EC2M 2AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC2M 7LS, EC2M 6UR, EC2A 1RS, EC2M 5SQ, EC2M 5NS, EC2M 2QS, EC2A 2ER, EC2M 7EA, EC2Y 9AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC2M 2AF is primarily male, with 55.6% of the population 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 | 51.7% | 44.4% | -7.3% | 51.0% | -6.6% |
| Male | 48.3% | 55.6% | 7.3% | 49.0% | 6.6% |
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 EC2M 2AF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 80.9% 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 | 76.8% | 80.9% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 43.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.4% | 13.6% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -30.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -7.2% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 1% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (91.7%) 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 | 59.7% | 58.5% | -1.2% | 48.4% | 10.1% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 33.2% | 4.3% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 5.2% | -4.6% | 12.7% | -7.5% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 EC2M 2AF this area, 3.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.8% | 3.3% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -14.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 9.6% | -6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.2% | 5.2% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 40.8% | 44.4% | 3.6% | 16.9% | 27.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.5% | 39.9% | 13.4% | 33.8% | 6.1% |
| Other | 15% | 3.6% | -11.4% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.8% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 7.7% | 6.8% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 6.1% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 80.6% | 69.8% | -10.8% | 81.4% | -11.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 5.8% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, 53.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.3% | 53.4% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -29.8% |
| European Union | 12% | 18% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 11.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.5% | 4.9% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 4.6% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 11.9% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.9% | 6.7% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.4% | 53% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -30.2% |
| 10+ Years | 16.6% | 14.8% | -1.8% | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 3.3% | -1.3% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 8.8% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 6.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.8% | 20% | 10.2% | 1.9% | 18.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.9% | 76.7% | -9.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central Asia | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 1.5% | 13.5% | -12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 30.7% | 46.2% | -15.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 6.1% | 6.5% | -0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 12.2% | 6.0% | 6.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Place was 557.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.8% higher than the Bunhill average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
South Place has the 5th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Bunhill and the 33rd highest crime rate of 530 local areas in Islington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 South Place, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £67,000,000 | 2017-04-18 | £68,870,734 |
EC2M 2AF 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 EC2M 2AF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 144 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| Other | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 1,501 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 | 2,096 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,572 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 3,136 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 3,189 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 | 475 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington 15 Baltic Street West , EC1Y 0AE | - not rated | 741 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Radnor Street , EC1V 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 900 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Aldgate School St James's Passage , Duke's Place EC3A 5DE | 4out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Compton Street , Goswell Road EC1V 0EU | 3out of 4 | 1,159 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 714 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 4out of 4 | 1,692 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | 1out of 4 | 1,859 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haggerston School Weymouth Terrace , Hackney E2 8LS | 3out of 4 | 1,985 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 2,123 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 | 781 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,484 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,485 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,552 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,107 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 | 2,915 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 3,755 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 | 4,793 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guildhall School of Music and Drama Silk Street , Barbican EC2Y 8DT | - not rated | 327 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lyceum 59-65 Worship Street , Shoreditch EC2A 2DU | - not rated | 440 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London School for Girls St Giles' Terrace , Barbican EC2Y 8BB | - not rated | 490 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Royal Mencap Society 123 Golden Lane , Islington EC1Y 0RT | - not rated | 777 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts 23 Goswell Road , EC1M 7AJ | - not rated | 806 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread Street Kitchen & Bar | 13-14 South Place, London | 37 yd | |
| Arbuthnot Latham & Co., Limited | Arbuthnot Latham & Co., Limited, Arbuthnot House | 50 yd | |
| Baxterstorey Ltd | Offices, 1 Finsbury Circus | 59 yd | |
| HW Catering, 1ST FLR Canteen | 6-9 Eldon Street, London | 96 yd | |
| Theatre Delicatessen | 2 Finsbury Avenue, London | 106 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion | The Red Lion Public House, 1 Eldon Street | 78 yd | |
| All Bar One | All Bar One, 127 Finsbury Pavement | 164 yd | |
| The Rack & Tenter | Rack And Tenter Public House, Tenter House, 45 Moorfields | 183 yd | |
| The Flying Horse | The Flying Horse, 52 Wilson Street | 210 yd | |
| The Botanist | 35 Broadgate Circle, London | 220 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Artisan Bread | 8 Eldon Street, London | 65 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 9 Eldon Street, London | 78 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | 120 Moorgate, London | 81 yd | |
| Farmer J, Unit 11 | Retail Unit, 1 Finsbury Avenue | 106 yd | |
| Pure | 100 Moorgate, London | 112 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Marks & Spencer, 70 Finsbury Pavement | 84 yd | |
| M&S Simply Food | Retail Unit 1 West Mall, Liverpool Street Station | 273 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Ground Floor, Friendly House | 327 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Retail Unit 24 Upper Concourse, Liverpool Street Station | 386 yd | |
| Co-Op | Retail Unit, 17 Moorgate | 441 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Slim Jim'S Health Club (Closed) Finsbury Avenue | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 106 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Broadgate) BROADGATE | health and fitness suite | 197 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Moorgate) ROPEMAKER STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 234 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Wall) London Wall | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 287 yd |
| City And Islington College (Closed) Royal London House Royal London House Finsbury Square | health and fitness suite | 354 yd |
| Virgin Active (Broadgate) EXCHANGE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 363 yd |
| Barrys Bootcamp (London East) ALPHABETA BUILDING ALPHABETA BUILDING WORSHIP STREET | health and fitness suite | 373 yd |
| Lambs Health & Fitness (Closed) Lamb's Passage | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 455 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Liverpool Street) LIVERPOOL STREET STATION LIVERPOOL STREET STATION LIVERPOOL STREET | health and fitness suite | 469 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Tower 42) INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTRE INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTRE OLD BROAD STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 491 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.