Ironmonger Lane is in London and in City Of London district. EC2V 8EP is located in the Cheap electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cities of London and Westminster. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ironmonger Lane, London, EC2V 8EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC2V 8EY, EC2V 7AY, EC2V 8EA, EC2V 8EX, EC2V 8EH, EC2R 8DQ, EC2R 8DU, EC2V 8BB, EC2V 7PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC2V 8EP is primarily male, with 59.1% 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 | 43.6% | 40.9% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -10.1% |
| Male | 56.4% | 59.1% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 10.1% |
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 8EP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.5% 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 | 60.4% | 62.5% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 24.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.5% | 25.5% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -18.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 7.9% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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%) 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 | 63.3% | 62.9% | -0.4% | 48.4% | 14.5% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 30.1% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 3.1% | 6.1% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -6.6% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 8EP this area, 2.1% 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 86.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 18.2% | -16.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -8.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.7% | 1.1% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -12.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 7.7% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -9.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 75.6% | 86.8% | 11.2% | 33.8% | 53.0% |
| Other | 8.5% | 1.1% | -7.4% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.4% 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 | 5.3% | 10.4% | 5.1% | 0.7% | 9.7% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 8.6% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 5.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.3% | 6.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 80.3% | 62.4% | -17.9% | 81.4% | -19.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, just 42% 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 | 48.9% | 42% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -41.2% |
| European Union | 18.5% | 21.4% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 15.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.3% | 4.5% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.2% | 20.9% | 8.7% | 5.6% | 15.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.5% | 6% | -1.5% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Oceania | 4.1% | 2% | -2.1% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 16.3% 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 | 46.4% | 41.8% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -41.4% |
| 10+ Years | 14.1% | 16.3% | 2.2% | 9.8% | 6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 17.6% | 11% | -6.6% | 2.9% | 8.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.7% | 14% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 11.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.3% | 17% | 5.7% | 1.9% | 15.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.8% | 76.7% | -21.9% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 7.1% | 0.3% | 6.8% |
| Southern Asia | 5.6% | 1.2% | 4.4% |
| South-East Asia | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.3% | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 0.3% | 13.5% | -13.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 30.9% | 46.2% | -15.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Jewish | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 11.6% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ironmonger Lane was 1611.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 4438.6% higher than the Aldersgate average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Ironmonger Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Aldersgate and the 3rd highest crime rate of 61 local areas in City of London .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 371.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 - 20 Ironmonger Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £11,750,000 | 2017-07-21 | £10,730,372 |
EC2V 8EP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 8EP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 248 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 104 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 67 |
| Information and communication | 26 |
| Other | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 2,147 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,422 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 | 2,712 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 | 2,850 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 3,268 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 | 778 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington 15 Baltic Street West , EC1Y 0AE | - not rated | 981 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Aldgate School St James's Passage , Duke's Place EC3A 5DE | 4out of 4 | 1,199 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 | 1,297 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Radnor Street , EC1V 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,376 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 | 1,336 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,562 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 1,657 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | 1out of 4 | 2,168 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 4out of 4 | 2,316 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,428 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,031 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,262 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 2,392 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,461 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 | 2,396 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,093 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 | 5,197 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Cathedral School 2 New Change , EC4M 9AD | - not rated | 320 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London School for Girls St Giles' Terrace , Barbican EC2Y 8BB | - not rated | 482 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Guildhall School of Music and Drama Silk Street , Barbican EC2Y 8DT | - not rated | 518 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London School 107 Queen Victoria Street , EC4V 3AL | - not rated | 691 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Charterhouse Square School 40 Charterhouse Square , EC1M 6EA | - not rated | 752 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soho Coffee | Retail Unit, 50 Gresham Street | 20 yd | |
| Cabotte | Retail Unit, 48 Gresham Street | 20 yd | |
| Blue Apple Catering At Avison Young | 65 Gresham Street, London | 59 yd | |
| Vacherin, Debeviose Plimpton | 65 Gresham Street, London | 59 yd | |
| Goldwood Sports Pub And Kitchen | 30 Old Jewry, London | 65 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Anthologist | 58 Gresham Street, London | 41 yd | |
| Goodman City Ltd | Retail Unit, 11 Old Jewry | 101 yd | |
| Browns | Retail Unit, 8-10 Old Jewry | 111 yd | |
| Enoteca Da Luca | 10 Basinghall Street, London | 131 yd | |
| The Old Doctor Butler's Head | The Old Doctor Butlers Head Public House, 2 Mason's Avenue | 160 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Caphe | 17 Ironmonger Lane, London | 16 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Unit 3, 30 Gresham Street | 112 yd | |
| Garbanzos Falafel & Hummus Bar | 36 Coleman Street, London | 115 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 97 Gresham Street, London | 115 yd | |
| Tossed | 32 Coleman Street, London | 156 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Metro | 80B Cheapside, London | 156 yd | |
| Co-Op | Retail Unit, 17 Moorgate | 216 yd | |
| M&S Simply Food, Unit 3A | 1 New Change, London | 308 yd | |
| Tesco | 14 St Martin's-Le-Grand, London | 320 yd | |
| Little Waitrose | The Walbrook Building, 25 Walbrook | 353 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Another_Space (Bank) COLEMAN STREET | 106 yd | |
| City Golf And Health Club (Closed) COLEMAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 111 yd |
| City Athletic Trump Street | health and fitness suite | 158 yd |
| National Westminster Bank PRINCE'S STREET | 226 yd | |
| Wood Street Police Station WOOD STREET | 285 yd | |
| Virgin Active Classic (Walbrook Health Club) WALBROOK | health and fitness suite | 365 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Wall) London Wall | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 372 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Walbrook) CANNON STREET | health and fitness suite | 385 yd |
| Gymbox (Bank) LOMBARD STREET | health and fitness suite | 391 yd |
| Virgin Active Classic (Bank Health Club) OLD BROAD STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 471 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.