King William Street is in London and in City Of London district. EC4R 9AJ is located in the Candlewick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cities of London and Westminster. This postcode has been in use since 2005-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about King William Street, London, EC4R 9AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC4R 9AT, EC4R 0DR, EC4R 0AU, EC4N 7BP, EC4N 7HR, EC4R 9AD, EC4R 9AS, EC4R 0DP, EC4R 9AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC4R 9AJ 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 EC4R 9AJ, 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 EC4R 9AJ 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 King William Street was 5588.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 15641.8% higher than the Aldersgate average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
King William Street 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 - 32 King William Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £25,544,000 | 2013-11-28 | £36,479,638 |
EC4R 9AJ 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.
EC4R 9AJ 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 EC4R 9AJ 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,250 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,363 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,984 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 | 3,007 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 | 3,098 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 913 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie Redcross Way , Southwark SE1 1HG | 4out of 4 | 1,081 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 | 1,096 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snowsfields Primary School Kirby Grove , SE1 3TD | 3out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School St Mark Street , Wapping E1 8DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 1,323 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,585 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 1,727 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | 1out of 4 | 1,886 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School New Kent Road , SE1 4AN | 4out of 4 | 2,004 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 1,689 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,276 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 2,417 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,535 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 | 2,765 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 | 1,895 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,677 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 | 4,922 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 | 694 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London School 107 Queen Victoria Street , EC4V 3AL | - not rated | 816 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| David Game College 31 Jewry Street , London EC3N 2ET | - not rated | 948 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guildhall School of Music and Drama Silk Street , Barbican EC2Y 8DT | - not rated | 1,053 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London School for Girls St Giles' Terrace , Barbican EC2Y 8BB | - not rated | 1,067 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmer J | 24 King William Street, London | 2 yd | |
| BaxterStorey- Mills And Reeve | 24 King William Street, London | 2 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 126 Cannon Street, London | 34 yd | |
| Wagtail | 68 King William Street, London | 63 yd | |
| Restaurant Associates, Wells Fargo | 33 King William Street, London | 77 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Be At One | 28 King William Street, London | 2 yd | |
| The Olde Wine Shades | The Olde Wine Shades Public House, 6 Martin Lane | 44 yd | |
| The Hydrant, Equitable House | 1 Monument Street, London | 63 yd | |
| The Monument Public House | 18 Fish Street Hill, London | 79 yd | |
| The Folly | 41 Gracechurch Street, London | 110 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmore Jam | 24 King William Street, London | 2 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 43 King William Street, London | 79 yd | |
| Greggs | 3 Eastcheap, London | 134 yd | |
| Subway | 129 Cannon Street, London | 140 yd | |
| Burrito Kitchen | 6 Eastcheap, London | 143 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 46 King William Street, London | 79 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 6 Eastcheap, London | 143 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 89 Cannon Street, London | 163 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 78A Cannon Street, London | 203 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 14 Lombard Street, London | 237 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (London Gracechurch Street) GRACECHURCH STREET | health and fitness suite | 173 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Monument) FITNESS CENTRE FITNESS CENTRE LONDON BRIDGE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 188 yd |
| Gymbox (Bank) LOMBARD STREET | health and fitness suite | 265 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Walbrook) CANNON STREET | health and fitness suite | 273 yd |
| Virgin Active Classic (Walbrook Health Club) WALBROOK | health and fitness suite | 277 yd |
| Nuffield Health (City) COUSIN LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 333 yd |
| National Westminster Bank PRINCE'S STREET | 396 yd | |
| Virgin Active Classic (Bank Health Club) OLD BROAD STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 521 yd |
| Another_Space (Bank) COLEMAN STREET | 595 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (London, London Bridge Cottons) TOOLEY STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 600 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.