EC1Y 0SH is a mixed residential area on Golden Lane Estate, 0.2km 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.
An affordable area with active regeneration, EC1Y 0SH is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £332k.
Census 2021 statistics for EC1Y 0SH are sourced from Output Area E00190349 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GOLDEN LANE ESTATE, EC1Y 0SH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOLDEN LANE ESTATE, EC1Y 0SH.
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£ 101,800 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC1Y 0SH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
EC1Y 0SH has a significant social housing presence — 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 50-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC1Y 0SH. The average age is 50.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 332,500
2 sales · Mean £ 332,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EC1Y 0SH is above average at 96 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
Moreland Primary School
Central Foundation Boys' School
The ArtsXchange
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
119 nearby- Donught Time Old Street0.9 km
- Food Express Ltd, t/a Food Express1.0 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.9 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Sun Star Express0.8 km
- + 114 more
Pub, NightClub
113 nearby- Canvas Bar0.9 km
- Cafe Kick1.0 km
- Love's Company0.7 km
- The Exmouth Arms1.0 km
- The Peasant0.6 km
- + 108 more
Restaurant, Cafe
542 nearby- Best Mangal Kebab and Cafe Bar1.0 km
- Le Bab0.9 km
- Panda fresh0.9 km
- T40.8 km
- The Sushi Co - Shoreditch0.8 km
- + 537 more
Supermarkets
29 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Lily Maila0.5 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- + 24 more
Takeaway Shop
174 nearby- Chicken Cottage0.8 km
- Halo Burger LTD1.0 km
- Hunger Cure Fish and Chip Kebab1.0 km
- Goswell Best Charcoal Grill0.5 km
- Barbican Pizza0.5 km
- + 169 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
13 nearby- Apex Hotel0.9 km
- The Rookery0.4 km
- The Zetter Hotel0.5 km
- The Bryson Hotel0.8 km
- YOTEL London Clerkenwell0.5 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.6 km
- Moorgate0.6 km
- Old Street0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Barbican Underground Station0.2 km
- Barbican Underground Station0.2 km
- Barbican Underground Station0.2 km
- Barbican Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EC1Y0SH · Data under Open Government Licence