Noble Street is in London and in City Of London district. EC2V 7JU is located in the Aldersgate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cities of London and Westminster. This postcode has been in use since 2003-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Noble Street, London, EC2V 7JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC2V 7HN, EC1A 7BX, EC2V 8AE, EC2V 7EH, EC1A 7BT, EC2Y 5BN, EC2V 7HQ, EC2V 6HH, EC2Y 5AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC2V 7JU is primarily male, with 53.5% 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 | 40.7% | 46.5% | 5.8% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 59.3% | 53.5% | -5.8% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
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 7JU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.2% 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 | 61.9% | 71.2% | 9.3% | 37.9% | 33.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.9% | 20.9% | -11.0% | 44.2% | -23.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -6.2% |
| Widowed | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (93.1%) 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 | 60.2% | 65.3% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 16.9% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 27.8% | -8.8% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 2.4% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -8.5% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 7JU this area, 3.6% 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 84.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 18.2% | -14.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.3% | 1.4% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -8.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.3% | 3.6% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -9.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 5% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -11.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 76.1% | 84.2% | 8.1% | 33.8% | 50.4% |
| Other | 7.1% | 1.4% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 8.1% | 11.1% | 3.0% | 0.7% | 10.4% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 0.7% | -2.6% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 77.2% | 73.6% | -3.6% | 81.4% | -7.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.1% | -2.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, just 40.8% 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 | 45.5% | 40.8% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -42.4% |
| European Union | 18.7% | 25.9% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 19.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 8.9% | 6.1% | -2.8% | 0.8% | 5.3% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.6% | 13.6% | -1.0% | 5.6% | 8.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.9% | 4.8% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 3.3% | 4.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 40.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 13.1% 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 | 43.9% | 41.4% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -41.8% |
| 10+ Years | 16.3% | 13.1% | -3.2% | 9.8% | 3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 13% | 13.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 10.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.2% | 21.4% | 9.2% | 2.2% | 19.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.6% | 10.3% | -4.3% | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.8% | 76.7% | -22.9% |
| Ireland | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| France | 6.2% | 0.3% | 5.9% |
| Germany | 4.8% | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 9.7% | 0.1% | 9.6% |
| No passport held | 1.4% | 13.5% | -12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Noble Street was 489.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 1277.8% higher than the Aldersgate average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Noble Street has the 11th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Aldersgate and the 16th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in City of London .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 103.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sixth Floor Alder Castle House, 10 Noble Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2024-06-07 | £1,192,116 |
| Alder Castle, 10 Noble Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £103,050,000 | 2019-05-28 | £111,774,479 |
EC2V 7JU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Other | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 35 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Education | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,012 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,229 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 | 2,636 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 2,895 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 | 3,222 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 | 628 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington 15 Baltic Street West , EC1Y 0AE | - not rated | 730 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Compton Street , Goswell Road EC1V 0EU | 3out of 4 | 953 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School Baldwins Gardens , Holborn EC1N 7SD | 3out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Radnor Street , EC1V 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,213 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 | 1,321 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 1,856 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 2,217 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 2,305 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,518 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,720 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 1,876 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,981 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,529 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 | 2,680 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 3,770 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,433 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of London School for Girls St Giles' Terrace , Barbican EC2Y 8BB | - not rated | 330 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Charterhouse Square School 40 Charterhouse Square , EC1M 6EA | - not rated | 391 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Cathedral School 2 New Change , EC4M 9AD | - not rated | 419 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildhall School of Music and Drama Silk Street , Barbican EC2Y 8DT | - not rated | 482 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts 23 Goswell Road , EC1M 7AJ | - not rated | 607 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gather & Gather, Lloyds | 25 Gresham Street, London | 65 yd | |
| Gather & Gather, Lloyds | 25 Gresham Street, London | 65 yd | |
| Bartlett Mitchell | 1 London Wall, London | 75 yd | |
| Baxterstorey - Osborne Clarke LLP | 1 London Wall, London | 75 yd | |
| Black Sheep Coffee | 125 Wood Street, London | 107 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lord Raglan | 61 St Martin's-Le-Grand, London | 44 yd | |
| The Lamb And Trotter | 6 Little Britain, London | 154 yd | |
| Slug And Lettuce | 2 Love Lane, London | 195 yd | |
| The Paternoster | 2 Queen's Head Passage, London | 275 yd | |
| Dirty Martini | Retail Unit, Three Keys House, 130 Wood Street | 282 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piccolo Bar | Retail Unit, 7 Gresham Street | 54 yd | |
| Saint Espresso | 45 Gresham Street, London | 111 yd | |
| 88 Wood Street Coffee Shop | 88 Wood Street, London | 130 yd | |
| Rucoletta | Retail Unit, 5 Foster Lane | 193 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 5 Aldermanbury Square, London | 213 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 14 St Martin's-Le-Grand, London | 261 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food | 5A Cheapside, London | 275 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | London Stock Exchange, 10 Paternoster Square | 298 yd | |
| M&S Simply Food, Unit 3A | 1 New Change, London | 392 yd | |
| Co-Op | Retail Unit, 17 Moorgate | 510 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Street Police Station WOOD STREET | 173 yd | |
| Virgin Active Classic (200 Aldersgate) ALDERSGATE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 184 yd |
| Pure Gym (London St Pauls) LITTLE BRITAIN | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 189 yd |
| City Of London School For Girls ST. GILES TERRACE ST. GILES TERRACE BARBICAN | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 310 yd |
| City Athletic Trump Street | health and fitness suite | 349 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London St Paul'S) WHITE HART STREET | health and fitness suite | 383 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Barbican) ALDERSGATE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 441 yd |
| City Golf And Health Club (Closed) COLEMAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 470 yd |
| Another_Space (Bank) COLEMAN STREET | 474 yd | |
| Ymca (London City) (Closed) Barbican | health and fitness suite | 558 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.