Postcode Analysis Islington, London

GOLDEN LANE, EC1Y 0TJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

354

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 56,700 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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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 91% of tenure in EC1Y 0TJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

EC1Y 0TJ is an active urban area on Golden Lane, 0.4km from St Luke's in Islington. Administratively it sits within Bunhill ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, EC1Y 0TJ is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Outside of residential hours, high status management and administration, especially public sector. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 91% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Islington. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 111 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £2.9M.

Census 2021 statistics for EC1Y 0TJ are sourced from Output Area E00013432 (shared with 26 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 0TJ. The average age is 37.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British60.7%
Asian / British Asian8.9%
Black / African / Caribbean15.0%
Other / Mixed15.5%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Detached

£ 4,800,618

1 sales · Mean £ 4,800,618

Terraced

£ 1,040,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,040,000

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

Crime around EC1Y 0TJ is above average at 111 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour316
Violence and sexual offences304
Shoplifting248
Other theft197
Theft from the person161

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 pupils0.4 km
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Moreland Primary School

Good411 pupils0.6 km
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Central Foundation Boys' School

Outstanding1047 pupils0.7 km
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The ArtsXchange

Good82 pupils0.7 km
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New Regent's College

Good53 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

491 nearby
  • 42 Coffee Junction0.8 km
  • Jamieson Food Corner Ltd0.8 km
  • Berni's Sandwich Bar0.8 km
  • The Empress0.9 km
  • Fateema0.9 km
  • + 486 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

124 nearby
  • Food Vally Limited1.0 km
  • Crystal Charcoal Grill0.9 km
  • Fresh Fry1.0 km
  • Yaari0.9 km
  • Butchies1.0 km
  • + 119 more
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Retailers - Other

94 nearby
  • Murray Grove Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Pelin Helin1.0 km
  • Tecorra Ltd0.8 km
  • The Co-operative Food Store0.7 km
  • MS City Store0.8 km
  • + 89 more
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Supermarkets

23 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.8 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.4 km
  • Co-op Food0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.3 km
  • + 18 more
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Pub, NightClub

97 nearby
  • Canvas Bar0.7 km
  • Cafe Kick1.0 km
  • Love's Company0.6 km
  • The Peasant0.6 km
  • The Red Lion0.9 km
  • + 92 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

15 nearby
  • Z Shoreditch0.6 km
  • The Montcalm Royal London House0.7 km
  • Nobu Hotel Shoreditch0.9 km
  • Point A Hotel London Shoreditch0.8 km
  • Apex Hotel1.0 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Old Street0.5 km
  • Moorgate0.7 km
  • Farringdon0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Barbican Underground Station0.4 km
  • Barbican Underground Station0.4 km
  • Barbican Underground Station0.4 km
  • Barbican Rail Station0.5 km