Bishopsgate is in London and in City Of London district. EC2M 4QD is located in the Bishopsgate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cities of London and Westminster. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 4QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 7HY, E1 6AN, EC2M 3AY, E1 7LS, E1 7JJ, EC2M 4NR, E1 7JF, EC2M 4AA, E1 7HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC2M 4QD is primarily male, with 61.4% 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 | 36% | 38.6% | 2.6% | 51.0% | -12.4% |
| Male | 64% | 61.4% | -2.6% | 49.0% | 12.4% |
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 EC2M 4QD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 81.4% 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 | 64.4% | 81.4% | 17.0% | 37.9% | 43.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.1% | 10.8% | -12.3% | 44.2% | -33.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.7% | 0.6% | -3.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 3.5% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -5.6% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
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 (96.8%) 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 | 63.5% | 69% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 20.6% |
| Good health | 32% | 27.8% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 4.1% | 3.2% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -9.5% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
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 EC2M 4QD this area, 4.9% 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 70.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.2% | 4.9% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.2% | 0.6% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -9.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 4.4% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -9.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 15.7% | 8.8% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 65.3% | 70.3% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 36.5% |
| Other | 11.1% | 3.2% | -7.9% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.8% 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 | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 6.8% | 3.2% | -3.6% | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Indian | 8.6% | 11.5% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 8.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 1.1% | -3.0% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 4.9% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| White | 69.4% | 67.8% | -1.6% | 81.4% | -13.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, just 43.5% 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 | 42.8% | 43.5% | 0.7% | 83.2% | -39.7% |
| European Union | 19.8% | 25.2% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 19.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.7% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.4% | 9.6% | -4.8% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.6% | 7.8% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| Oceania | 8.1% | 6.7% | -1.4% | 0.3% | 6.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 13% 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 | 42.3% | 43.4% | 1.1% | 83.2% | -39.8% |
| 10+ Years | 15.8% | 13% | -2.8% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.5% | 11.8% | -1.7% | 2.9% | 8.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.4% | 9.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 7.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 18% | 22% | 4.0% | 1.9% | 20.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.3% | 76.7% | -22.4% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 7.8% | 0.6% | 7.2% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 10.1% | 1.5% | 8.6% |
| Other Europe | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% |
| No passport held | 0.3% | 13.5% | -13.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 32.9% | 46.2% | -13.3% |
| Buddhist | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Hindu | 8.6% | 1.7% | 6.9% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bishopsgate was 5588.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 15641.8% higher than the Aldersgate average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Bishopsgate has the highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Aldersgate and the highest crime rate of 61 local areas in City of London . It is also in the top 100 most dangerous local areas in England and Wales.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1701.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.7%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 232 - 238 Bishopsgate, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £4,555,001 | 2024-07-12 | £4,493,997 |
| 218 Bishopsgate, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £21,000,000 | 2019-04-10 | £22,205,742 |
EC2M 4QD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
EC2M 4QD 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 4QD 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 | 185 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 57 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| 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 | 1,229 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 | 2,061 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,599 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,755 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,781 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Aldgate School St James's Passage , Duke's Place EC3A 5DE | 4out of 4 | 683 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE School 47a Brick Lane , Spitalfields E1 6PU | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Barnett Primary School Gunthorpe Street , Aldgate E1 7RQ | 3out of 4 | 773 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Virginia Primary School Virginia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7NQ | 4out of 4 | 979 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre 101 Whitecross Street , EC1Y 8JA | 2out of 4 | 987 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 | 826 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 4out of 4 | 1,315 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | 1out of 4 | 1,333 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanlea School 31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,590 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 1,592 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 | 610 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,006 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 3,010 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,095 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,392 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 | 2,959 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,058 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 | 4,251 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 | 442 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Complete Works 3rd Floor, Universal House , 88-94 Wentworth St E1 7SA | - not rated | 794 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| David Game College 31 Jewry Street , London EC3N 2ET | - not rated | 840 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildhall School of Music and Drama Silk Street , Barbican EC2Y 8DT | - not rated | 869 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London School for Girls St Giles' Terrace , Barbican EC2Y 8BB | - not rated | 1,029 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slim Chickens | 226 Bishopsgate, London | 27 yd | |
| Pizza Express | Retail Unit, 236 Bishopsgate | 27 yd | |
| Be At One | Basement And Ground Floor Retail Unit, Edward House, 16-18 Brushfield Street | 64 yd | |
| Hotel Chocolat | 27-33 Brushfield Street | 64 yd | |
| Nando's | 120 Middlesex Street, London | 70 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodins Shades | Woodins Shades Public House, 212 Bishopsgate | 45 yd | |
| Williams Ale And Cider House | 22-24 Artillery Lane, London | 85 yd | |
| The Breakfast Club | 12-16 Artillery Lane, London | 85 yd | |
| Kings Stores Public House | 14 Widegate Street, London | 103 yd | |
| Dirty Dicks Public House | 202 Bishopsgate, London | 104 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Store Street Expresso | Offices, 222 Bishopsgate | 18 yd | |
| Kung Food | 126A Middlesex Street, London | 70 yd | |
| Xing Fu Tang | Retail Unit, 122 Middlesex Street | 70 yd | |
| T4 You | Nautilus House, 8 Brushfield Street | 78 yd | |
| Black Sheep Coffee | 155 Bishopsgate, London | 84 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Retail Unit 24 Upper Concourse, Liverpool Street Station | 163 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | Retail Unit, 158-164 Bishopsgate | 189 yd | |
| M&S Simply Food | Retail Unit 1 West Mall, Liverpool Street Station | 298 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 31 Bell Lane | 349 yd | |
| Tesco | 116-118 Commercial Street | 448 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (London Spitalfields Tower) Frying Pan Alley | health and fitness suite | 164 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Liverpool Street) LIVERPOOL STREET STATION LIVERPOOL STREET STATION LIVERPOOL STREET | health and fitness suite | 167 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Devonshire Square) DEVONSHIRE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 181 yd |
| Virgin Active (Broadgate) EXCHANGE PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 267 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Spitalfields) (Closed) Brushfield Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 295 yd |
| Middlesex Street Community Centre Middlesex Street | 341 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Broadgate) BROADGATE | health and fitness suite | 356 yd |
| Lucozade Powerleague Soccer Centre London City (Closed) Worship Street | artificial grass pitch | 399 yd |
| No1 Fitness City Studio ST. MARY AXE | health and fitness suite | 424 yd |
| Slim Jim'S Health Club (Closed) Finsbury Avenue | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 454 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 | 90.9% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.