Ship Tavern Passage is in London and in City Of London district. EC3V 1LY is located in the Langbourn 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 Ship Tavern Passage, London, EC3V 1LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC3M 7AE, EC3V 1LU, EC3M 7HB, EC3V 1LT, EC3M 6DE, EC3M 3BE, EC3V 1LR, EC3M 7HT, EC3V 0AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC3V 1LY 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 EC3V 1LY, 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 EC3V 1LY 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 Ship Tavern Passage was 5588.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 15641.8% higher than the Aldersgate average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Ship Tavern Passage 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swan Tavern Ship Tavern Passage, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £46,747,763 | 2016-10-28 | £39,555,799 |
| 12 Ship Tavern Passage, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £46,747,763 | 2016-10-28 | £39,555,799 |
EC3V 1LY 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.
EC3V 1LY 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 EC3V 1LY 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 | 2,095 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 | 2,347 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 | 2,873 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 3,062 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 3,128 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 | 646 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School St Mark Street , Wapping E1 8DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Barnett Primary School Gunthorpe Street , Aldgate E1 7RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre 101 Whitecross Street , EC1Y 8JA | 2out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE School 47a Brick Lane , Spitalfields E1 6PU | 3out of 4 | 1,288 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 | 1,522 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 1,604 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | 1out of 4 | 1,632 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,860 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 1,897 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 | 1,441 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,565 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,605 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,824 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 2,893 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 | 2,113 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,580 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 | 4,675 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Game College 31 Jewry Street , London EC3N 2ET | - not rated | 707 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Cathedral School 2 New Change , EC4M 9AD | - not rated | 841 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildhall School of Music and Drama Silk Street , Barbican EC2Y 8DT | - not rated | 963 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London School for Girls St Giles' Terrace , Barbican EC2Y 8BB | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London School 107 Queen Victoria Street , EC4V 3AL | - not rated | 1,052 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langbourns | 77 Gracechurch Street, London | 23 yd | |
| Pilpel | 21 Lime Street, London | 43 yd | |
| Giorgio At Leadenhall (Italian) | Basement Retail Unit, 45-52 Leadenhall Market | 43 yd | |
| Rocca | 48-51 Leadenhall Market, London | 43 yd | |
| Olive Catering @ Vitality | XL House, 70 Gracechurch Street | 46 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Tavern | The Swan Public House, 12 Ship Tavern Passage | 0 yd | |
| The Swan PH | Retail Unit, 77-80 Gracechurch Street | 23 yd | |
| Planet Of The Grapes | 9-10 Bulls Head Passage, London | 42 yd | |
| Bedales Wine Bar | Retail Unit, 55 Leadenhall Market | 43 yd | |
| Bunch of Grapes | 14 Lime Street, London | 63 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret A Manger | Retail Unit, 77-80 Gracechurch Street | 23 yd | |
| Rainbo | 60 - 61 Leadenhall Market, London | 51 yd | |
| Wasabi | Retail Unit A, XL House, 23 Lime Street | 57 yd | |
| Pure | Retail Unit, 85 Gracechurch Street | 65 yd | |
| Aux Merveilleux De Fred | 1-3 Leadenhall Market, London | 85 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Fresh Store, Unit 1 | 20 Gracechurch Street, London | 99 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 62-64 Cornhill, London | 171 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 6 Eastcheap, London | 211 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food Unit 1 | 15 Bishopsgate, London | 220 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 14 Lombard Street, London | 268 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (London Gracechurch Street) GRACECHURCH STREET | health and fitness suite | 128 yd |
| Gymbox (Bank) LOMBARD STREET | health and fitness suite | 261 yd |
| Virgin Active Classic (Bank Health Club) OLD BROAD STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 327 yd |
| La Fitness (Leadenhall) (Closed) Leadenhall Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 337 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Bishopgate) BISHOPSGATE | health and fitness suite | 363 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Tower 42) INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTRE INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTRE OLD BROAD STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 376 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Fenchurch Street) FENCHURCH STREET | health and fitness suite | 392 yd |
| National Westminster Bank PRINCE'S STREET | 420 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Monument) FITNESS CENTRE FITNESS CENTRE LONDON BRIDGE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 448 yd |
| Virgin Active Classic (Walbrook Health Club) WALBROOK | health and fitness suite | 450 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.