EC1Y 0RR is a mixed residential area on Golden Lane, 0.3km from Aldersgate in City and County of the City of London. Administratively it sits within Cripplegate ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — members of this subgroup are likely to be married, and the numbers of households with children are above the group average. adults are more likely to be in the 25 to 44 age group, and older residents are also more prevalent than elsewhere in this group. the subgroup is less ethnically diverse than the group average, with slightly more white ethnic group members, and has more secular attitudes to religion than the group as a whole. residence in the social rented sector is very rare. households in this subgroup are more likely to own multiple cars than those assigned elsewhere in the group. students are relatively less common, although individuals are highly skilled and educated to degree standard. unemployment or part-time work is rare, and many individuals are employed in associate professional, technical, administrative or secretarial occupations. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a global business zone — high status city commuters, mostly in london. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 99 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for EC1Y 0RR are sourced from Output Area E00190437 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GOLDEN LANE, EC1Y 0RR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOLDEN LANE, EC1Y 0RR.
361
48
£ 101,800 /yr
71%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC1Y 0RR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
EC1Y 0RR is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC1Y 0RR. The average age is 48.4. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EC1Y 0RR is above average at 99 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
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
129 nearby- The Betsey Trotwood0.9 km
- The Horseshoe Public House0.9 km
- Canvas Bar0.8 km
- Love's Company0.7 km
- The Peasant0.8 km
- + 124 more
Restaurant, Cafe
588 nearby- B'Acino1.0 km
- Black Sheep Coffee0.9 km
- Maki Kazzo / Chicky Wings / Mew Pow0.9 km
- Sanjugo Shoreditch0.9 km
- Bartlett Mitchell0.6 km
- + 583 more
Supermarkets
28 nearby- Lily Maila0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Co-Op0.7 km
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
183 nearby- Buy & Bite0.8 km
- Silvios0.8 km
- Bap Foods Limited0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Chicken Cottage0.7 km
- + 178 more
Retailers - Other
112 nearby- Co-operative1.0 km
- Donught Time Old Street0.8 km
- Food Express Ltd, t/a Food Express0.9 km
- Trapeze0.9 km
- City Best Wine1.0 km
- + 107 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
15 nearby- Z Shoreditch0.8 km
- Premier Inn London (City) Old Street0.9 km
- South Place Hotel0.6 km
- The Montcalm Royal London House0.6 km
- The Ned0.9 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moorgate0.4 km
- Old Street0.7 km
- Farringdon0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Barbican Underground Station0.2 km
- Barbican Underground Station0.3 km
- Barbican Underground Station0.3 km
- Barbican Rail Station0.3 km
- Moorgate Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: EC1Y0RR · Data under Open Government Licence