Postcode Analysis City of London, London

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

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

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Population

218

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 101,800 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EC1Y 0ST is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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1/10
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2/10
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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 42% of tenure in EC1Y 0ST — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 42-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 0ST is a mixed residential area on Golden Lane Estate, 0.3km 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 0ST 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 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% 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 £700k.

Census 2021 statistics for EC1Y 0ST are sourced from Output Area E00000022 (shared with 5 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 0ST. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British61.8%
Asian / British Asian10.5%
Black / African / Caribbean7.7%
Other / Mixed20.0%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 700,000

1 sales · Mean £ 700,000

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

Crime around EC1Y 0ST is above average at 94 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences284
Anti-social behaviour219
Other theft196
Theft from the person160
Drugs158

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 pupils0.3 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils0.5 km
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Moreland Primary School

Good411 pupils0.7 km
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The ArtsXchange

Good82 pupils0.8 km
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Central Foundation Boys' School

Outstanding1047 pupils0.8 km
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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

119 nearby
  • Donught Time Old Street0.8 km
  • Food Express Ltd, t/a Food Express0.9 km
  • Trapeze1.0 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • + 114 more
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Pub, NightClub

108 nearby
  • Canvas Bar0.8 km
  • Cafe Kick0.9 km
  • Love's Company0.7 km
  • The Exmouth Arms0.9 km
  • The Peasant0.6 km
  • + 103 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

503 nearby
  • Best Mangal Kebab and Cafe Bar0.9 km
  • Le Bab0.8 km
  • Panda fresh0.9 km
  • T40.8 km
  • The Sushi Co - Shoreditch0.7 km
  • + 498 more
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Supermarkets

28 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.5 km
  • Lily Maila0.5 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • + 23 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

161 nearby
  • Chicken Cottage0.7 km
  • Halo Burger LTD0.9 km
  • Hunger Cure Fish and Chip Kebab1.0 km
  • Goswell Best Charcoal Grill0.4 km
  • Barbican Pizza0.5 km
  • + 156 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

13 nearby
  • Travelodge Hotel0.7 km
  • Premier Inn London (City) Old Street0.9 km
  • The Rookery0.5 km
  • The Zetter Hotel0.5 km
  • Apex Hotel1.0 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.6 km
  • Old Street0.7 km
  • Moorgate0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Barbican Underground Station0.3 km
  • Barbican Underground Station0.3 km
  • Barbican Underground Station0.3 km
  • Barbican Rail Station0.4 km