Queen Street is in London and in City Of London district. EC4R 1BN is located in the Vintry electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cities of London and Westminster. This postcode has been in use since 1986-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Queen Street, London, EC4R 1BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC4R 1HJ, EC4R 1DD, EC4R 1BR, EC4R 1EB, EC4V 2AU, EC4V 2BH, EC4V 3BJ, EC4V 2BJ, EC4V 2BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC4R 1BN 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 EC4R 1BN, 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 EC4R 1BN 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 Queen Street was 1611.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 4438.6% higher than the Aldersgate average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Queen Street 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fourth Floor, 36 Queen Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £438,960 | 2021-11-30 | £383,061 |
| Flat 10 30 Queen Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2016-05-12 | £369,488 |
| Flat 10 30 Queen Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £330,000 | 2004-02-24 | £855,484 |
EC4R 1BN 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.
EC4R 1BN 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 | 2,546 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 | 2,553 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,564 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 | 2,839 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 | 3,146 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie Redcross Way , Southwark SE1 1HG | 4out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough Little Dorrit Court , SE1 1NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,152 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre 101 Whitecross Street , EC1Y 8JA | 2out of 4 | 1,201 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Dickens Primary School Toulmin Street , SE1 1AF | - not rated | 1,305 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Aldgate School St James's Passage , Duke's Place EC3A 5DE | 4out of 4 | 1,339 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 1,223 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 1,768 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,994 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 2,066 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 | 1,834 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,942 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,042 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,305 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 | 2,311 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 | 1,996 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,459 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 | 5,369 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 | 283 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London School 107 Queen Victoria Street , EC4V 3AL | - not rated | 359 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| City of London School for Girls St Giles' Terrace , Barbican EC2Y 8BB | - not rated | 889 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Guildhall School of Music and Drama Silk Street , Barbican EC2Y 8DT | - not rated | 950 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charterhouse Square School 40 Charterhouse Square , EC1M 6EA | - not rated | 1,081 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vintry & Mercer | 19 Garlick Hill, London | 43 yd | |
| Thai Square | Retail Unit, 1-7 Great St Thomas Apostle | 54 yd | |
| The Bolter | Warwick House, 65-66 Queen Street | 59 yd | |
| Kirin Restaurant | 10 College Hill, London | 92 yd | |
| The India Restaurant | Retail Unit, 21 College Hill | 92 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Cranes | 28 Garlick Hill, London | 90 yd | |
| The Sugarloaf | Retail Unit, 65 Cannon Street | 128 yd | |
| London Cocktail Club | York House, 74-82 Queen Victoria Street | 150 yd | |
| Pelt Trader, Arch 3 | 23 Dowgate Hill, London | 153 yd | |
| The Sea Horse | Sea Horse Public House, 64 Queen Victoria Street | 157 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 29 Queen Street, London | 30 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 52-54 Cannon Street, London | 97 yd | |
| Itsu | 40-42 Cannon Street, London | 99 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Offices, Ormond House, 63 Queen Victoria Street | 117 yd | |
| Reformation Coffee | 1 Vintners Place, Upper Thames Street | 121 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | Offices, Ormond House, 63 Queen Victoria Street | 117 yd | |
| Little Waitrose | The Walbrook Building, 25 Walbrook | 250 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 78A Cannon Street, London | 279 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 80B Cheapside, London | 287 yd | |
| M&S Simply Food, Unit 3A | 1 New Change, London | 307 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (City) COUSIN LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 216 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Walbrook) CANNON STREET | health and fitness suite | 231 yd |
| Virgin Active Classic (Walbrook Health Club) WALBROOK | health and fitness suite | 247 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Queen Victoria Street) QUEEN VICTORIA STREET | health and fitness suite | 293 yd |
| City Athletic Trump Street | health and fitness suite | 362 yd |
| National Westminster Bank PRINCE'S STREET | 409 yd | |
| St Pauls Health & Fitness Club Godliman Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 441 yd |
| City Of London School QUEEN VICTORIA STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 462 yd |
| Gymbox (Bank) LOMBARD STREET | health and fitness suite | 471 yd |
| Another_Space (Bank) COLEMAN STREET | 509 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.