Postcode Analysis City of London, London

GOLDEN LANE ESTATE, EC1Y 0SL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOLDEN LANE ESTATE, EC1Y 0SL.

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Population

179

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 101,800 /yr

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Employed

72%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: EC1Y 0SL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 56% of tenure in EC1Y 0SL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 43-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EC1Y 0SL is a mixed residential area on Golden Lane Estate, 0.2km from Charterhouse in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Cripplegate ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, EC1Y 0SL is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of City of London. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £508k.

Census 2021 statistics for EC1Y 0SL are sourced from Output Area E00000010 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC1Y 0SL. The average age is 43.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.6%
Asian / British Asian5.7%
Black / African / Caribbean6.9%
Other / Mixed18.9%

Economic Activity

72%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 10%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 400,000

3 sales · Mean £ 445,333

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around EC1Y 0SL 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.

Violence and sexual offences248
Other theft205
Theft from the person180
Anti-social behaviour158
Drugs145

school Local Schools

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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.1 km
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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils0.3 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.4 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils0.6 km
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Moreland Primary School

Good411 pupils0.7 km
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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.8 km
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The ArtsXchange

Good82 pupils0.9 km
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Central Foundation Boys' School

Outstanding1047 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

115 nearby
  • Sun Star Express0.8 km
  • Bagci Food Centre0.7 km
  • The Quality Chop House (Deli)0.9 km
  • Barbican Fruiterers0.0 km
  • Chaadao Tea & Matcha1.0 km
  • + 110 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

109 nearby
  • Britannia Public House0.5 km
  • Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings0.8 km
  • The Corner Bar / Charlie's Cantina0.5 km
  • The Shakespeare0.0 km
  • Dreamboys0.7 km
  • + 104 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

511 nearby
  • Cafe Arena0.8 km
  • Krapow!0.8 km
  • Three Crowns0.8 km
  • Boukis Grill0.5 km
  • Daisy0.5 km
  • + 506 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

162 nearby
  • Barbican Pizza0.5 km
  • Chicken Diner0.5 km
  • City Delight0.6 km
  • Sushi Daily@Waitrose0.4 km
  • Momo Canteen0.2 km
  • + 157 more
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Supermarkets

28 nearby
  • Co-op Food0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.2 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarket0.9 km
  • + 23 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

13 nearby
  • Travelodge Hotel0.7 km
  • Premier Inn London (City) Old Street0.9 km
  • The Bryson Hotel0.8 km
  • YOTEL London Clerkenwell0.5 km
  • Apex Hotel1.0 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.6 km
  • Moorgate0.7 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