Fann Street is in London and in City Of London district. EC2Y 8AF 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 2016-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fann Street, London, EC2Y 8AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC2Y 8DH, EC1M 7AH, EC1A 4JE, EC2Y 8DJ, EC2Y 8NE, EC1A 4JQ, EC1A 4JT, EC1Y 0RB, EC2Y 8DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EC2Y 8AF has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% of residents 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 | 40.3% | 47.4% | 7.1% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 59.7% | 52.6% | -7.1% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 EC2Y 8AF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.2% 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 | 67.9% | 53.2% | -14.7% | 37.9% | 15.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.9% | 31.2% | 13.3% | 44.2% | -13.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 10% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (92.1%) 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 | 58.3% | 59.4% | 1.1% | 48.4% | 11.0% |
| Good health | 31% | 32.7% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 6.4% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
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 EC2Y 8AF this area, 1.7% 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 88.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -16.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.2% | 1.7% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -7.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 3% | -9.3% | 13.4% | -10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 5.2% | -8.5% | 16.9% | -11.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.1% | 88.3% | 32.2% | 33.8% | 54.5% |
| Other | 8.5% | 0% | -8.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 0.4% | -2.8% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 3.7% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 3.7% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 82.4% | 74.4% | -8.0% | 81.4% | -7.0% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.5% | 4.5% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 55.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.2% | 55.8% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -27.4% |
| European Union | 15.3% | 13.7% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 7.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 4.4% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 4.4% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.8% | 10% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 7.6% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 6.3% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 4% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.8% | 56% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -27.2% |
| 10+ Years | 13.9% | 19.4% | 5.5% | 9.8% | 9.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 11.7% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 8.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 8.9% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 4% | -4.8% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central Asia | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 0.4% | 13.5% | -13.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.4% | 37.2% | 20.2% |
| Christian | 26.1% | 46.2% | -20.1% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Jewish | 4% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fann Street was 54.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.2% higher than the Aldersgate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fann Street has the 5th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Aldersgate and the 6th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in City of London .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 14 Blake Tower, 2 Fann Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2025-02-14 | £706,997 |
| Flat 132 Blake Tower, 2 Fann Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2024-04-12 | £1,113,566 |
| Flat 12 Blake Tower, 2 Fann Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2020-10-16 | £710,611 |
| Flat Lg11 Blake Tower, 2 Fann Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £665,000 | 2020-09-10 | £648,852 |
| Flat 141 Blake Tower, 2 Fann Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2020-03-06 | £829,614 |
EC2Y 8AF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
EC2Y 8AF 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 | 128 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Other | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,740 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,998 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 | 2,204 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 | 2,426 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 | 3,744 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington 15 Baltic Street West , EC1Y 0AE | - not rated | 247 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre 101 Whitecross Street , EC1Y 8JA | 2out of 4 | 388 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Compton Street , Goswell Road EC1V 0EU | 3out of 4 | 403 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Radnor Street , EC1V 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moreland Primary School Moreland Street , EC1V 8BB | 3out of 4 | 796 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 | 1,042 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,718 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,745 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 2,014 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 4out of 4 | 2,284 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 | 1,355 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,650 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 1,765 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,839 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,039 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 3,211 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,243 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,348 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts 23 Goswell Road , EC1M 7AJ | - not rated | 67 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charterhouse Square School 40 Charterhouse Square , EC1M 6EA | - not rated | 183 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Mencap Society 123 Golden Lane , Islington EC1Y 0RT | - not rated | 325 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallington School 8 Dallington Street , London EC1V 0BW | - not rated | 369 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London School for Girls St Giles' Terrace , Barbican EC2Y 8BB | - not rated | 445 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catch Up Cafe London Limited | Catch Up Cafe London Limited, Basement And Ground | 61 yd | |
| Gate Grill House | Gate Grill House, Basement And Ground Floor | 88 yd | |
| Neo Barbican | 131 Aldersgate Street, London | 88 yd | |
| Vecchio Parioli Restaurant | Vecchio Parioli Restaurant, Basement And Ground Floor | 97 yd | |
| Erebuni Restaurant | Erebuni Restaurant, Ground Floor, Pilgrims Court | 109 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shakespeare | The Shakespeare Public House, 2 Goswell Road | 143 yd | |
| Piano Smithfield | 14 Long Lane, London | 247 yd | |
| Hand & Shears Public House | Hand And Shears Public House, 1 Middle Street | 267 yd | |
| Barbican Bars | Barbican Arts And Conference Centre, Silk Street | 291 yd | |
| Be At One Farringdon | Be At One Farringdon, Basement And Ground Floor, Lindsey House | 303 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Momo Canteen | 9 Carthusian Street, London | 124 yd | |
| Original Bagel And Sandwich | 22 Goswell Road, London | 143 yd | |
| Geranium | Retail Unit 2, Lauderdale Tower | 175 yd | |
| Kurumaya | 74-75 Long Lane, London | 239 yd | |
| Subway | 13 Long Lane, London | 247 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 131 Aldersgate Street, London | 88 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 6 Cherry Tree Walk | 350 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Ground Floor | 397 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 1 Brewhouse Yard | 518 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Ground Floor, Friendly House | 553 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca (London City) (Closed) Barbican | health and fitness suite | 8 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Barbican) ALDERSGATE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 130 yd |
| Golden Lane Sports & Fitness CULLUM WELCH HOUSE CULLUM WELCH HOUSE GOLDEN LANE ESTATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 154 yd |
| City Of London School For Girls ST. GILES TERRACE ST. GILES TERRACE BARBICAN | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 328 yd |
| Drakes Gym PARDON STREET | health and fitness suite | 417 yd |
| Lambs Health & Fitness (Closed) Lamb's Passage | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 434 yd |
| Virgin Active Classic (200 Aldersgate) ALDERSGATE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 437 yd |
| Citysport GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 440 yd |
| Saddlers Sports Centre (Closed) 122-130 122-130 Goswell Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 461 yd |
| Pure Gym (London St Pauls) LITTLE BRITAIN | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 531 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.