Kings Bench Walk is in London and in City Of London district. EC4Y 7EB is located in the Farringdon Without 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 Kings Bench Walk, London, EC4Y 7EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC4Y 7DX, EC4Y 0DB, EC4Y 0DF, EC4Y 0BH, EC4Y 0DD, EC4Y 0HB, EC4Y 0HA, EC4Y 8DP, EC4Y 0DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EC4Y 7EB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 38.8% | 47.3% | 8.5% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 61.3% | 52.7% | -8.6% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 EC4Y 7EB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.4% 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 | 46% | 60.4% | 14.4% | 37.9% | 22.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.2% | 25.7% | -14.5% | 44.2% | -18.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 6.5% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (92.8%) 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 | 59.1% | 63% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 14.6% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 29.8% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 6.6% | 5.7% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -7.0% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
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 EC4Y 7EB this area, 1.9% 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 77.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -16.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -9.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 1.9% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 13.4% | -7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 11.8% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 81% | 77.7% | -3.3% | 33.8% | 43.9% |
| Other | 5.5% | 0.9% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72% 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% | 10.8% | 5.8% | 0.7% | 10.1% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| White | 89.1% | 72% | -17.1% | 81.4% | -9.4% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, just 45.2% 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 | 70.3% | 45.2% | -25.1% | 83.2% | -38.0% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 22.9% | 15.1% | 6.1% | 16.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 19% | 11.2% | 5.6% | 13.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.4% | 3.9% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 4.7% | 2.4% | -2.3% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 12% 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 | 68.1% | 45.2% | -22.9% | 83.2% | -38.0% |
| 10+ Years | 7.2% | 12% | 4.8% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 10.8% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 7.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 13.6% | 5.5% | 2.2% | 11.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.3% | 18.4% | 7.1% | 1.9% | 16.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.2% | 76.7% | -20.5% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 6.3% | 0.6% | 5.7% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5.7% | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Other Europe | 3.9% | 0.2% | 3.7% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 7.2% | 0.3% | 6.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 1.2% | 13.5% | -12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 37.2% | 11.1% |
| Christian | 36.9% | 46.2% | -9.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kings Bench Walk was 809.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 2180.3% higher than the Aldersgate average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Kings Bench Walk has the 6th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Aldersgate and the 7th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in City of London .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 223.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Kings Bench Walk, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £227,590 | 2017-09-29 | £212,225 |
EC4Y 7EB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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.
EC4Y 7EB 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.
The percentage of student residents living in EC4Y 7EB 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 | 128 |
| Self-Employed | 58 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 51 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 101 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 31 |
| Education | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,766 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 | 2,628 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 2,995 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,327 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 | 3,390 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School 118 Drury Lane , Covent Garden WC2B 5SU | 4out of 4 | 693 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School Baldwins Gardens , Holborn EC1N 7SD | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Macklin Street , Covent Garden WC2B 5NA | 3out of 4 | 992 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School 38 Laystall Street , EC1R 4PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,241 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School John's Mews , WC1N 2NX | 4out of 4 | 1,291 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 | 754 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 1,571 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 1,723 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,914 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 2,399 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 808 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 1,342 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 1,780 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,864 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,001 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 2,523 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,229 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,594 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London School of Economics and Political Science Houghton Street , WC2A 2AE | - not rated | 528 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtauld Institute of Art Somerset House , Strand WC2R 0RN | - not rated | 559 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| University of the Arts London 272 High Holborn , WC1V 7EY | - not rated | 800 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London School 107 Queen Victoria Street , EC4V 3AL | - not rated | 821 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| King's College London James Clark Maxwell Building , 57 Waterloo Road SE1 8WA | - not rated | 935 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tempio | Suite 5-10, Temple Chambers, 3-7 Temple Avenue | 15 yd | |
| Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher | Telephone House, 2-4 Temple Avenue | 80 yd | |
| Jones Day | 21 Tudor Street, London | 87 yd | |
| Houston & Hawkes, Cafe 21, Jones Day | 21 Tudor Street, London | 87 yd | |
| Fika Catering | 58 Victoria Embankment, London | 98 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie's | 36 Tudor Street, London | 75 yd | |
| Pegasus Bar | Inner Temple Treasury, The Terrace | 146 yd | |
| El Vino Co Ltd | 47 Fleet Street, London | 244 yd | |
| Ye Olde Cock Tavern | Ye Olde Cock Tavern Public House, 22 Fleet Street | 251 yd | |
| The Leaf And Cane At Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars | Blackfriars House, 19 New Bridge Street | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garbanzos | Ground Floor Retail Unit, 61 Fleet Street | 251 yd | |
| Indochine | 62 Fleet Street, London | 251 yd | |
| Dilieto | 175 Fleet Street, London | 284 yd | |
| Fleet Street Press | 3 Fleet Street, London | 287 yd | |
| Paul | Offices, 147 Fleet Street | 300 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Retail Unit, 16-18 New Bridge Street | 306 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 31 New Bridge Street, London | 349 yd | |
| Waitrose | 20 | 542 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 60 Fetter Lane, London | 669 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 123 Holborn | 735 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Topnotch Health Club (Blackfriars) (Closed) Tudor Street | health and fitness suite | 202 yd |
| Temple Court Hotel 1-2 1-2 SERJEANTS' INN | health and fitness suite | 217 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Fetter Lane) FETTER LANE | health and fitness suite | 355 yd |
| Mondrian Hotel SEA CONTAINERS HOUSE SEA CONTAINERS HOUSE UPPER GROUND | health and fitness suite | 460 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London St Pauls) FITNESS CENTRE FITNESS CENTRE PRIORY COURT | health and fitness suite | 528 yd |
| The Gym (Holborn Circus) 1-9 1-9 NEW FETTER LANE | health and fitness suite | 557 yd |
| Somerset House Somerset House Somerset House Strand | 654 yd | |
| London Nautical School STAMFORD STREET | health and fitness suite | 684 yd |
| London School Of Economics Students Union HOUGHTON STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 686 yd |
| City Of London School QUEEN VICTORIA STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 702 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.