EC1Y 0RJ is a mixed residential area on Golden Lane Estate, 0.3km from Charterhouse in City and County of the City of London. Administratively it sits within Cripplegate ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
Within the EC1Y district, this postcode is characterised by a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of City of London.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 94 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £745k.
Census 2021 statistics for EC1Y 0RJ are sourced from Output Area E00000023 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GOLDEN LANE ESTATE, EC1Y 0RJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOLDEN LANE ESTATE, EC1Y 0RJ.
209
38
£ 101,800 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC1Y 0RJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates EC1Y 0RJ — age 38, 28% ownership, 37% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (38) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC1Y 0RJ. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 663,000
3 sales · Mean £ 689,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EC1Y 0RJ is above average at 94 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Central Foundation Boys' School
Moreland Primary School
The ArtsXchange
New Regent's College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
117 nearby- The Betsey Trotwood0.9 km
- Crown Tavern Public House0.7 km
- Q Shoreditch0.7 km
- The Angel Public House0.6 km
- Wood Street Bar And Restaurant0.6 km
- + 112 more
Restaurant, Cafe
548 nearby- Black Sheep Coffee0.9 km
- Maki Kazzo / Chicky Wings / Mew Pow0.9 km
- Sanjugo Shoreditch0.9 km
- Bartlett Mitchell0.6 km
- Breddos0.3 km
- + 543 more
Retailers - Other
102 nearby- Tecorra Ltd1.0 km
- The Co-operative Food Store0.9 km
- MS City Store0.9 km
- First Stop News & Wine1.0 km
- D. Confectioners0.9 km
- + 97 more
Supermarkets
27 nearby- The Co-Operative Food Group1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
142 nearby- Pret A Manger1.0 km
- Eat Viet0.9 km
- Pret A Manger0.9 km
- Calm Indian Cow0.9 km
- Pizza Tribe0.9 km
- + 137 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
15 nearby- Apex Hotel0.8 km
- M by Montcalm Hotel0.8 km
- The Bryson Hotel1.0 km
- YOTEL London Clerkenwell0.7 km
- Z Shoreditch0.7 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moorgate0.5 km
- Old Street0.6 km
- Farringdon0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Barbican Underground Station0.3 km
- Barbican Underground Station0.3 km
- Barbican Underground Station0.3 km
- Barbican Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EC1Y0RJ · Data under Open Government Licence