Masons Avenue is in London and in City Of London district. EC2V 5BT is located in the Coleman Street 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 Masons Avenue, London, EC2V 5BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC2V 5BR, EC2R 6PH, EC2R 6DA, EC2R 6PP, EC2R 5TA, EC2R 6PB, EC2R 5BN, EC2R 8DQ, EC2R 6PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC2V 5BT 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 EC2V 5BT, 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 EC2V 5BT 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 Masons Avenue was 5334.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 14569.9% higher than the Aldersgate average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Masons Avenue has the highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Aldersgate and the highest crime rate of 58 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 1466.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 - 14 Masons Avenue, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2017-01-31 | £365,527 |
| 12 - 14 Masons Avenue, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £12,700,000 | 2014-06-23 | £12,860,963 |
EC2V 5BT 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.
EC2V 5BT 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 EC2V 5BT 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 | 1,959 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 | 2,587 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,591 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre 97-102 Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,806 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 3,358 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 | 3out of 4 | 759 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Aldgate School St James's Passage , Duke's Place EC3A 5DE | 4out of 4 | 987 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington 15 Baltic Street West , EC1Y 0AE | 4out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorfields Primary School 40 Bunhill Row , EC1Y 8RX | - not rated | 1,039 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Radnor Street , EC1V 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,323 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 | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | - not rated | 1,767 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London Nautical, City of London Academy 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,768 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | 3out of 4 | 1,773 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | - not rated | 1,944 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 | 1,246 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 1,839 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,003 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,257 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 2,541 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 | 2,444 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 4,115 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 4,968 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 4,968 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 5,350 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fashion Retail Academy 84 Moorgate , EC2M 6SE | - not rated | 290 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildhall School of Music and Drama Silk Street , Barbican EC2Y 8DT | - not rated | 486 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London School for Girls St Giles' Terrace , Barbican EC2Y 8BB | - not rated | 527 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Paul's Cathedral School 2 New Change , EC4M 9AD | - not rated | 545 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charterhouse Square School 33-40 Charterhouse Square , EC1M 6EA | - not rated | 861 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Vino | 12 Mason's Avenue, London | 17 yd | |
| Hawksmoor Guildhall | 12 Basinghall Street, London | 43 yd | |
| Nusa Kitchen | 15-16 Basinghall Street, London | 48 yd | |
| Digme Fitness | 40 Coleman Street, London | 48 yd | |
| Black Sheep Coffee | 35 Coleman Street, London | 48 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Doctor Butler's Head | The Old Doctor Butlers Head Public House, 2 Mason's Avenue | 17 yd | |
| Enoteca Da Luca | 10 Basinghall Street, London | 43 yd | |
| Tokenhouse | Retail Unit, 4 Moorgate | 102 yd | |
| The Anthologist | 58 Gresham Street, London | 126 yd | |
| The Telegraph | The Telegraph Public House, 11 Telegraph Street | 148 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tossed | 32 Coleman Street, London | 12 yd | |
| Alfredos Sandwich Bar | 21 Mason's Avenue, London | 17 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 97 Gresham Street, London | 48 yd | |
| Garbanzos Falafel & Hummus Bar | 36 Coleman Street, London | 48 yd | |
| Ravello | 10 Telegraph Street, London | 148 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | Retail Unit, 17 Moorgate | 67 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 80B Cheapside, London | 293 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Retail Unit, 120 Old Broad Street | 330 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 14 Lombard Street, London | 430 yd | |
| Tesco | 14 St Martin's-Le-Grand, London | 444 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| City Golf And Health Club (Closed) COLEMAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 63 yd |
| Another_Space (Bank) COLEMAN STREET | 75 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Wall) London Wall | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 217 yd |
| National Westminster Bank PRINCE'S STREET | 268 yd | |
| Wood Street Police Station WOOD STREET | 289 yd | |
| City Athletic Trump Street | health and fitness suite | 304 yd |
| Virgin Active Classic (Bank Health Club) OLD BROAD STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 384 yd |
| Gymbox (Bank) LOMBARD STREET | health and fitness suite | 411 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Moorgate) ROPEMAKER STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 438 yd |
| Virgin Active Classic (Walbrook Health Club) WALBROOK | health and fitness suite | 464 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.