Area Information for London, EC1M 6XE

This postcode is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Bunhill ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Islington South and Finsbury. This page combines information for the address London, EC1M 6XE, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of EC1M here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in March 2001. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Islington
Ward Bunhill
Constituency Islington South and Finsbury * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency, local authority and/or ward boundaries.
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Region London
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being private rental. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We hold details of the latest crimes committed near London, EC1M 6XE - click here.

We also have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Bunhill), and the Metropolitan Police Service force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about London, EC1M 6XE is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing London consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 4
Semi-Detached 5
Terraced 1
Flat (Purpose-Built) 16
Flat (Converted) 8
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 12
Residence in Commercial Building 2
Total 48
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing London contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 33% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 5
Owned with Mortgage 9
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 4
Rented: Other Social 11
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 16
Rented: Other 1
Rent Free 0
Total 46

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 25
Two People 11
Three People 6
Four People 3
Five People 0
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 1
Total 46

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing London consists predominantly of single-person households, common in inner-city areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 25
Family Household 16
Other Household 3
Total 44

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 36
Deprived In One Dimension 10
Deprived In Two Dimensions 0
Deprived In Three Dimensions 0
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 46

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. The local area around EC1M 6XE however is predominantly male (64%). This can be caused by a number of factors, but amongst the most common are: areas associated with nearby higher education, areas that contain large establishments such as boarding schools, and areas with younger populations (females on average live longer than males, so are more likely to be found in retirement areas).

Gender
Male 87
Female 49
Total 136

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. The area around EC1M 6XE has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 65+ (at 44% of the resident population). This is most commonly seen in rural and small-town areas, and areas of natural beauty that appeal to an older demographic.

This type of distribution is also seen in areas that contain large retirement complexes and care homes.

Age Groups
0-4 6
5-9 2
10-14 1
15-19 1
20-24 7
25-29 9
30-34 12
35-39 11
40-44 6
45-49 10
50-54 8
55-59 0
60-64 4
65-69 10
70-74 14
75-79 10
80-84 5
85+ 20
Total 136

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of EC1M 6XE there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 58% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 78
Married 18
Separated 1
Divorced 25
Widowed 4
Total 126

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 60
Good 46
Fair 25
Bad 2
Very Bad 3
Total 136

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

EC1M 6XE and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents that are degree educated or similar - 71% of the resident population. On average, around 33.6% of census respondents fall in to this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 90
Apprenticeship 6
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 6
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 8
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 2
No GCSEs or Equivalent 9
Other 5
Total 126

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 85% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 115
Mixed Ethnicity 8
Indian 1
Chinese 3
Black African 3
Black Caribbean 1
Other Black/African/Caribbean 1
Arab 2
Other 3
Total 137

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 92
European Union 15
Rest of Europe 7
Africa 4
Middle East and Asia 7
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 7
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 3
Total 135

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 92
10+ Years 18
5-10 Years 16
2-5 Years 4
Less Than 2 Years 6
Total 136

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to EC1M 6XE.

Passport(s) Held
None 5
United Kingdom 106
European Union 18
Rest of Europe 1
Middle East or Asia 3
North America or Caribbean 3
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 2

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 48
Christian 64
Buddhist 1
Hindu 0
Jewish 2
Muslim 5
Sikh 0
Other Religion 4
Not Stated 11
Total 135

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Bunhill ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 41% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 36
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 12
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 14
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 2
Unemployed 0
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 3
Retired 51
Looking After Home or Family 5
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 0
Other 2
Total 125

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 10
Professional Occupations 29
Associate Professional Occupations 15
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 3
Skilled Trades Occupations 3
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 1
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 1
Elementary Occupations 4
Total 66

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 46
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 46
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 5
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 15
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 2
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 3
Semi-Routine Occupation 4
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 7
Full-time Student 3
Total 131

London, EC1M 6XE is within the Bunhill policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near EC1M 6XE
Neighbourhood Team Address Bunhill
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to EC1M 6XE. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for EC1M 6XE.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to London, EC1M 6XE. The nearest railway station is Farringdon, approximately 340 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Farringdon 340 yards
Moorgate 800 yards
City Thameslink 840 yards
London Blackfriars 0.6 miles
Old Street 0.6 miles
London Cannon Street 0.8 miles
London Liverpool Street 0.8 miles
Shoreditch High Street 1.1 miles
London Fenchurch Street 1.1 miles
London Waterloo East 1.2 miles
London Kings Cross 1.2 miles
London Bridge 1.3 miles
London St Pancras International 1.3 miles
Hoxton 1.3 miles
London Waterloo 1.3 miles
Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) 1.3 miles
London Charing Cross 1.3 miles
London St Pancras (Eurostar) 1.4 miles
Essex Road 1.4 miles
London Euston 1.6 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to London, EC1M 6XE. The nearest Tube station is Barbican, approximately 210 yards away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to London, EC1M 6XE. The nearest is City of London Primary Academy, Islington, approximately 480 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to London, EC1M 6XE. The nearest is Fashion Retail Academy, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Fashion Retail Academy 0.6 miles  
Central Foundation Boys' School 0.7 miles February 2015
    
New Regent's College 0.8 miles June 2016
    
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School 1 mile December 2014
    
London Nautical, City of London Academy 1 mile  
City of London Academy Islington 1.1 miles March 2019
    
David Game College 1.2 miles  
Birkbeck College 1.2 miles  
Haberdashers' Borough Academy 1.3 miles March 2024
    
Mulberry Academy Shoreditch 1.4 miles September 2022
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to London, EC1M 6XE. The nearest is The Neaman Practice, approximately 280 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to London, EC1M 6XE. The nearest is Barbican Orthodontic Clinic, approximately 200 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to London, EC1M 6XE. The nearest is St Bartholomew's Hospital, approximately 350 yards away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to London, EC1M 6XE. The nearest is Anthoney Austin Opticians, approximately 270 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Anthoney Austin Opticians 270 yards
Cult Vision 340 yards
London Eye Optique 650 yards
Boots-Holborn 670 yards
New Era Optical 680 yards
Boots-London - Cheapside 750 yards
EYELINK (SECOND SIGHT LTD) half a mile
My Eyes Opticians half a mile
City University City Sight 0.5 miles
GREGORY SEELEY 0.5 miles

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.