Old Broad Street is in London and in City Of London district. EC2N 1ER is located in the Broad Street electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cities of London and Westminster. This postcode has been in use since 2009-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Broad Street, London, EC2N 1ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC2N 1AP, EC2N 1HZ, EC2N 1HQ, EC2N 2HE, EC2N 2JA, EC2N 1HU, EC2N 2EN, EC2N 2QP, EC2N 2QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC2N 1ER 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 EC2N 1ER, 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 EC2N 1ER 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 Old Broad Street was 5588.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 15641.8% higher than the Aldersgate average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Old Broad Street 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinners Hall, 105 - 108 Old Broad Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £99,000,000 | 2017-06-30 | £83,032,258 |
EC2N 1ER 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.
EC2N 1ER 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 EC2N 1ER 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 | 1,719 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 | 2,446 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,768 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,851 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 3,031 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 | 704 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 | 856 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Barnett Primary School Gunthorpe Street , Aldgate E1 7RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE School 47a Brick Lane , Spitalfields E1 6PU | 3out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington 15 Baltic Street West , EC1Y 0AE | - not rated | 1,122 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 1,088 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | 1out of 4 | 1,630 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 4out of 4 | 1,833 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 1,901 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 1,966 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 | 1,033 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,581 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,758 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,789 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,877 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 | 2,540 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,177 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 | 4,645 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 | 619 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London School for Girls St Giles' Terrace , Barbican EC2Y 8BB | - not rated | 730 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Lyceum 59-65 Worship Street , Shoreditch EC2A 2DU | - not rated | 732 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| David Game College 31 Jewry Street , London EC3N 2ET | - not rated | 836 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Cathedral School 2 New Change , EC4M 9AD | - not rated | 867 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benugo Ltd, Deutsche Bank | 105-108 Old Broad Street, London | 2 yd | |
| Broadleaf | Tower 42, International Financial Centre, 25 Old Broad Street | 65 yd | |
| Arnold & Porter | Tower 42, International Financial Centre, 25 Old Broad Street | 65 yd | |
| City Social | Tower 42, International Financial Centre, 25 Old Broad Street | 65 yd | |
| Paul Patisserie And Restaurant | Restaurant Tower 42, International Financial Centre, 25 Old Broad Street | 65 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babble City | 45 Old Broad Street, London | 34 yd | |
| Be At One | 45 Old Broad Street, London | 34 yd | |
| Balls Brothers Austin Friars | 10-11 Austin Friars, London | 66 yd | |
| The Phoenix | Retail Unit, 26 Throgmorton Street | 153 yd | |
| The Arbitrager | 27A Throgmorton Street, London | 153 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret A Manger | 100 Old Broad Street, London | 49 yd | |
| Eat Activ | Pavilion Unit 3 Tower 42, International Financial Centre, 25 Old Broad Street | 73 yd | |
| CaffÈ Nero, Unit 1 | Winchester House, 75 London Wall | 79 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 55 Bishopsgate, London | 117 yd | |
| Birley Sandwiches | 90-94 Old Broad Street, London | 121 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Retail Unit, 120 Old Broad Street | 189 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food Unit 1 | 15 Bishopsgate, London | 215 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 62-64 Cornhill, London | 264 yd | |
| M&S Simply Food | Retail Unit 1 West Mall, Liverpool Street Station | 300 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | Retail Unit, 158-164 Bishopsgate | 354 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bannatyne Health Club (Tower 42) INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTRE INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTRE OLD BROAD STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 68 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Bishopgate) BISHOPSGATE | health and fitness suite | 138 yd |
| Virgin Active Classic (Bank Health Club) OLD BROAD STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 141 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Wall) London Wall | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 309 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Broadgate) BROADGATE | health and fitness suite | 330 yd |
| No1 Fitness City Studio ST. MARY AXE | health and fitness suite | 344 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Liverpool Street) LIVERPOOL STREET STATION LIVERPOOL STREET STATION LIVERPOOL STREET | health and fitness suite | 356 yd |
| Gymbox (Bank) LOMBARD STREET | health and fitness suite | 432 yd |
| Slim Jim'S Health Club (Closed) Finsbury Avenue | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 442 yd |
| City Golf And Health Club (Closed) COLEMAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 453 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.