Area Information for Bowling Green Lane, Islington, London, EC1R 0BF

Bowling Green Lane in Islington is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Clerkenwell ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Islington South and Finsbury. This page combines information for the address Bowling Green Lane, Islington, London, EC1R 0BF, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of EC1R 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.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for EC1R 0BF.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Islington
Ward Clerkenwell
Constituency Islington South and Finsbury * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region London
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of one property sale in Bowling Green Lane, EC1R 0BF since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

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

Policing & Crime Summary

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

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in January 2025, when 434 crimes were reported within half a mile of EC1R 0BF.

Nearby Services

StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...

More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Bowling Green Lane, Islington, London, EC1R 0BF 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.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Bowling Green Lane, Islington, London, EC1R 0BF:

Northampton Road, Islington, London, EC1R 0BA
Pine Street, Islington, London, EC1R 0LP
Bowling Green Lane, Islington, London, EC1R 0BW
Pine Street, Islington, London, EC1R 0JQ
Bowling Green Lane, Islington, London, EC1R 0BD
Bowling Green Lane, Islington, London, EC1R 0BU

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about EC1R as a whole.

Using this Information Commercially

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House Prices

We have found one property sale in Bowling Green Lane since the beginning of 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 Bowling Green Lane, Islington, 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 1
Semi-Detached 0
Terraced 11
Flat (Purpose-Built) 80
Flat (Converted) 18
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 4
Residence in Commercial Building 1
Total 115
Are these numbers higher than you expected? Click here for explanation.

Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Bowling Green Lane, Islington, London contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 51% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 8
Owned with Mortgage 14
Shared Ownership 8
Rented: From Council 35
Rented: Other Social 23
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 24
Rented: Other 1
Rent Free 0
Total 113

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 53
Two People 28
Three People 14
Four People 14
Five People 4
Six People 1
Seven People 0
8+ People 1
Total 115

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of household compositions, as detailed below. No single type accounts for more than 50% of the households.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 53
Family Household 42
Other Household 19
Total 114

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 56
Deprived In One Dimension 29
Deprived In Two Dimensions 23
Deprived In Three Dimensions 6
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 114

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Islington South and Finsbury constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 45% male.

Gender
Male 107
Female 130
Total 237

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 22
5-9 8
10-14 6
15-19 11
20-24 23
25-29 31
30-34 22
35-39 6
40-44 21
45-49 10
50-54 16
55-59 16
60-64 15
65-69 12
70-74 9
75-79 4
80-84 5
85+ 2
Total 239

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of EC1R 0BF there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 50% 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 119
Married 58
Separated 0
Divorced 13
Widowed 8
Total 198

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 102
Good 78
Fair 39
Bad 14
Very Bad 3
Total 236

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Bowling Green Lane and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents that are degree educated or similar - 52% 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) 103
Apprenticeship 12
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 29
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 13
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 14
No GCSEs or Equivalent 26
Other 2
Total 199

Ethnic Group Embed This

Bowling Green Lane, Islington, London can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 65% so.

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 155
Mixed Ethnicity 14
Indian 3
Pakistani 1
Bangladeshi 10
Chinese 6
Black African 7
Black Caribbean 4
Arab 4
Other 34
Total 238

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Bowling Green Lane, Islington, London), 64% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, which is significantly below the UK average.

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 152
European Union 26
Rest of Europe 7
Africa 6
Middle East and Asia 30
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 13
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 5
Total 239

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 152
10+ Years 38
5-10 Years 10
2-5 Years 21
Less Than 2 Years 16
Total 237

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 EC1R 0BF.

Passport(s) Held
None 10
United Kingdom 176
Republic of Ireland 2
European Union 29
Rest of Europe 3
African Countries 2
Middle East or Asia 4
North America or Caribbean 4
Central and South America 5
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 3

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 96
Christian 81
Buddhist 0
Hindu 0
Jewish 3
Muslim 43
Sikh 1
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 12
Total 237

Economic Activity Embed This

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 64
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 11
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 27
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 2
Unemployed 17
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 23
Retired 24
Looking After Home or Family 13
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 13
Other 4
Total 198

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 18
Professional Occupations 27
Associate Professional Occupations 23
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 11
Skilled Trades Occupations 6
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 3
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 2
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 5
Elementary Occupations 10
Total 105

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 35
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 49
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 21
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 19
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 5
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 10
Semi-Routine Occupation 17
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 22
Full-time Student 22
Total 200

Bowling Green Lane, Islington, London, EC1R 0BF is within the Clerkenwell policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 434 crimes were reported within half a mile of EC1R 0BF.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 434 crimes committed near Bowling Green Lane
Neighbourhood Team Address Clerkenwell
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 Islington. 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 EC1R 0BF.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Bowling Green Lane, Islington, London, EC1R 0BF. The nearest railway station is Farringdon, approximately 570 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Farringdon 570 yards
London Kings Cross 0.7 miles
City Thameslink 0.8 miles
London St Pancras International 0.8 miles
Moorgate 0.9 miles
London Blackfriars 0.9 miles
Old Street 0.9 miles
London St Pancras (Eurostar) 0.9 miles
Tottenham Court Road (Elizabeth line) 1.1 miles
London Euston 1.1 miles
London Cannon Street 1.2 miles
London Liverpool Street 1.3 miles
Essex Road 1.3 miles
London Charing Cross 1.3 miles
Caledonian Road & Barnsbury 1.3 miles
London Waterloo East 1.4 miles
London Waterloo 1.5 miles
Shoreditch High Street 1.5 miles
Hoxton 1.5 miles
Highbury & Islington 1.6 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Bowling Green Lane, Islington, London, EC1R 0BF. The nearest Tube station is Farringdon, approximately 600 yards away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Bowling Green Lane, Islington, London, EC1R 0BF. The nearest is Christopher Hatton Primary School, approximately 300 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Christopher Hatton Primary School 300 yards
    
Hugh Myddelton Primary School 490 yards
    
St Alban's Church of England Primary School 520 yards
    
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School 600 yards
    
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School 650 yards
    
City Junior School 700 yards  
Moreland Primary School 0.5 miles
    
City of London Primary Academy, Islington 0.6 miles
    
Winton Primary School 0.7 miles
    
Argyle Primary School 0.7 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Bowling Green Lane, Islington, London, EC1R 0BF. The nearest is Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School 0.6 miles
    
Birkbeck College 0.9 miles  
New Regent's College 0.9 miles
    
City of London Academy Islington 1 mile
    
Central Foundation Boys' School 1 mile
    
Fashion Retail Academy 1 mile  
Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ 1.1 miles
    
London Nautical, City of London Academy 1.2 miles  
Regent High School 1.2 miles
    
The Royal Veterinary College 1.4 miles  

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Bowling Green Lane, Islington, London, EC1R 0BF. The nearest is Clerkenwell Medical Practice, approximately 80 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 Bowling Green Lane, Islington, London, EC1R 0BF. The nearest is Malmin Orthodontic Group Ltd, approximately 540 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 Bowling Green Lane, Islington, London, EC1R 0BF. The nearest is Great Ormond Street Hospital, approximately 840 yards away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Bowling Green Lane, Islington, London, EC1R 0BF. The nearest is OPTIX AT BROADGATE (MR KARBARON), approximately 210 yards away.

* 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.