Glasshouse Yard is in London and in Islington district. EC1A 4JN is located in the Bunhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington South and Finsbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Glasshouse Yard, London, EC1A 4JN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1A 4JU, EC1Y 0SJ, EC1Y 0SL, EC1Y 0SN, EC1M 5PY, EC1A 4JT, EC1M 7AH, EC1M 7AJ, EC1M 7AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC1A 4JN has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59.1% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 62.9% | 59.1% | -3.8% | 51.0% | 8.1% |
| Male | 37.1% | 40.9% | 3.8% | 49.0% | -8.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around EC1A 4JN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 85.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 92.8% | 85.6% | -7.2% | 37.9% | 47.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 3.6% | 8.7% | 5.1% | 44.2% | -35.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -6.7% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -5.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 67.1% | 65.3% | -1.8% | 48.4% | 16.9% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 25.9% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -7.7% |
| Fair health | 3.5% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around EC1A 4JN this area, 3.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 56.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -14.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.8% | 1.4% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -8.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -9.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 23.7% | 31.3% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 14.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.8% | 56.3% | 4.5% | 33.8% | 22.5% |
| Other | 11.5% | 2.9% | -8.6% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 11.2% | 16.5% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 15.8% |
| Indian | 8.4% | 7.7% | -0.7% | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 12.6% | 6.4% | -6.2% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
| Black African | 6.3% | 6.4% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 3.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 48.3% | 46.5% | -1.8% | 81.4% | -34.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, just 47.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 28% | 47.8% | 19.8% | 83.2% | -35.4% |
| European Union | 21% | 11.5% | -9.5% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.9% | 4% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 7% | 4.6% | -2.4% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 30.1% | 26.5% | -3.6% | 5.6% | 20.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7% | 5.1% | -1.9% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 0.2% | -1.9% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 7.5% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 24.5% | 47.8% | 23.3% | 83.2% | -35.4% |
| 10+ Years | 49.7% | 7.5% | -42.2% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 18.9% | 5.3% | -13.6% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 7.7% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 31.6% | 30.2% | 1.9% | 29.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.3% | 76.7% | -22.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 13.1% | 0.3% | 12.8% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| South-East Asia | 3.6% | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 1.1% | 13.5% | -12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 28.4% | 46.2% | -17.8% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 5.6% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Not answered | 14% | 6.0% | 8.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glasshouse Yard was 128.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.9% lower than the Bread Street average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Glasshouse Yard has the 6th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Bread Street and the 15th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in City of London .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.1%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor Houghton Court, 32 Glasshouse Yard, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2024-04-02 | £556,712 |
| 5 - 9 Glasshouse Yard, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,700,000 | 2024-01-15 | £2,657,228 |
| Ground Floor Houghton Court, 32 Glasshouse Yard, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2014-01-08 | £518,085 |
| Flat, 3 Glasshouse Yard, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £638,000 | 2011-05-16 | £984,739 |
| Flat 6 Glasshouse Yard, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £370,000 | 2011-02-28 | £594,152 |
EC1A 4JN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in EC1A 4JN area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 229 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,623 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,048 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 2,184 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 2,284 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 3,881 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Compton Street , Goswell Road EC1V 0EU | 3out of 4 | 269 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington 15 Baltic Street West , EC1Y 0AE | - not rated | 290 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre 101 Whitecross Street , EC1Y 8JA | 2out of 4 | 499 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moreland Primary School Moreland Street , EC1V 8BB | 3out of 4 | 689 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Radnor Street , EC1V 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 754 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,577 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,647 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 2,080 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Gosset Street , Bethnal Green E2 6NW | 4out of 4 | 2,348 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,431 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,525 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 1,681 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,808 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,115 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 3,086 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,364 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,256 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts 23 Goswell Road , EC1M 7AJ | - not rated | 156 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallington School 8 Dallington Street , London EC1V 0BW | - not rated | 239 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charterhouse Square School 40 Charterhouse Square , EC1M 6EA | - not rated | 293 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Mencap Society 123 Golden Lane , Islington EC1Y 0RT | - not rated | 339 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London School for Girls St Giles' Terrace , Barbican EC2Y 8BB | - not rated | 586 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italia Conti Academy of Theate Arts | Italia Conti Academy of Theate Arts, Lionel Denny House | 67 yd | |
| Peoples Choice Cafe | 38 Goswell Road, London | 68 yd | |
| H.O.M.E. | 12 Goswell Road, London | 68 yd | |
| The Black Olive | The Black Olive, Basement And Ground Floor | 80 yd | |
| Catch Up Cafe London Limited | Catch Up Cafe London Limited, Basement And Ground | 84 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shakespeare | The Shakespeare Public House, 2 Goswell Road | 68 yd | |
| The 1920 Public House | The 1920 Public House, 19-20 Great Sutton Street | 225 yd | |
| Sutton Arms | Sutton Arms, 16 Great Sutton Street | 240 yd | |
| The Chocolate Cocktail Club | The Chocolate Cocktail Club, 72 St John Street | 253 yd | |
| The Fox and Anchor | The Fox and Anchor, 115 Charterhouse Street | 290 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Bagel And Sandwich | 22 Goswell Road, London | 68 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, Basement And Ground Floor | 113 yd | |
| Nusa Kitchen | Nusa Kitchen, Basement And Ground Floors | 153 yd | |
| Momo Canteen | 9 Carthusian Street, London | 183 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Domino's Pizza, Basement And Ground Floor | 236 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 131 Aldersgate Street, London | 161 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Ground Floor | 298 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 1 Brewhouse Yard | 380 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 174 St John Street | 414 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 6 Cherry Tree Walk | 435 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Lane Sports & Fitness CULLUM WELCH HOUSE CULLUM WELCH HOUSE GOLDEN LANE ESTATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 132 yd |
| Ymca (London City) (Closed) Barbican | health and fitness suite | 144 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Barbican) ALDERSGATE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 245 yd |
| Drakes Gym PARDON STREET | health and fitness suite | 276 yd |
| Citysport GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 310 yd |
| Saddlers Sports Centre (Closed) 122-130 122-130 Goswell Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 333 yd |
| City Of London School For Girls ST. GILES TERRACE ST. GILES TERRACE BARBICAN | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 468 yd |
| Finsbury Leisure Centre FINSBURY LEISURE CENTRE FINSBURY LEISURE CENTRE NORMAN STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 523 yd |
| Virgin Active Classic (200 Aldersgate) ALDERSGATE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 537 yd |
| Lambs Health & Fitness (Closed) Lamb's Passage | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 538 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 83.3% |
| Median download speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 31.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.