Glasshouse Yard is in London and in Islington district. EC1A 4JU is located in the Bunhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington South and Finsbury. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Glasshouse Yard, London, EC1A 4JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1A 4JT, EC1A 4JE, EC1M 7AH, EC1A 4JN, EC1M 6ET, EC1M 6EU, EC1M 6EX, EC1M 6EY, EC1A 4JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EC1A 4JU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 51.4% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48% | 48.6% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 4JU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.9% 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 | 88% | 68.9% | -19.1% | 37.9% | 31.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 8.4% | 21.2% | 12.8% | 44.2% | -23.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 1.2% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (90.1%) 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 | 69.9% | 52.3% | -17.6% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 26.3% | 37.8% | 11.5% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 3.1% | 9.5% | 6.4% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 4JU this area, 3.8% 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 78.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.9% | 3.8% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -14.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 9.6% | -6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -11.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 22.6% | 8% | -14.6% | 16.9% | -8.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.1% | 78.8% | 18.7% | 33.8% | 45.0% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.9% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.4% 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 | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 8.9% | 9% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 8.3% |
| Indian | 14.3% | 2.3% | -12.0% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 7.9% | 2.7% | -5.2% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 10.5% | 3.2% | -7.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 49.6% | 64.4% | 14.8% | 81.4% | -17.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 2.6% | 5.4% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, just 44.5% 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 | 56.9% | 44.5% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -38.7% |
| European Union | 13.3% | 24.5% | 11.2% | 6.1% | 18.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.8% | 4.5% | -2.3% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.5% | 14.5% | -2.0% | 5.6% | 8.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 6.8% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 15.8% 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 | 55.9% | 44.1% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -39.1% |
| 10+ Years | 17.2% | 15.8% | -1.4% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 16.4% | 11.3% | -5.1% | 2.9% | 8.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 11.3% | 6.8% | 2.2% | 9.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 17.6% | 11.6% | 1.9% | 15.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.7% | 76.7% | -19.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 4.5% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 6.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.4% | 0.3% | 5.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 1.4% | 13.5% | -12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.9% | 37.2% | 13.7% |
| Christian | 29.3% | 46.2% | -16.9% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 7.2% | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glasshouse Yard was 116.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.0% lower than the Bread Street average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Glasshouse Yard has the 5th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Bread Street and the 11th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in City of London .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 - 28 Glasshouse Yard, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £39,903,337 | 2017-11-23 | £41,051,634 |
| 26 - 28 Glasshouse Yard, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £3,340,000 | 1999-06-02 | £16,652,958 |
| 26 - 28 Glasshouse Yard, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £3,924,500 | 1999-06-02 | £19,567,225 |
EC1A 4JU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 4JU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 63 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 46 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,765 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,988 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 | 2,209 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 | 2,455 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 3,030 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington 15 Baltic Street West , EC1Y 0AE | 4out of 4 | 247 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre 101 Whitecross Street , EC1Y 8JA | 3out of 4 | 367 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Compton Street , Goswell Road EC1V 0EU | 3out of 4 | 432 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorfields Primary School 40 Bunhill Row , EC1Y 8RX | - not rated | 718 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Radnor Street , EC1V 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 762 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 | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | - not rated | 1,748 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,766 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 1,766 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney University Technical College Falkirk Street , N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,804 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,340 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 1,672 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,677 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,804 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,217 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 3,238 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 5,368 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 | 74 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charterhouse Square School 33-40 Charterhouse Square , EC1M 6EA | - not rated | 166 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallington School 8 Dallington Street , London EC1V 0BW | - not rated | 397 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London School for Girls St Giles' Terrace , Barbican EC2Y 8BB | - not rated | 414 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Guildhall School of Music and Drama Silk Street , Barbican EC2Y 8DT | - not rated | 513 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catch Up Cafe London Limited | Catch Up Cafe London Limited, Basement And Ground | 51 yd | |
| The Shield Cafe | The Shield Cafe, Halls Of Residence | 65 yd | |
| Neo Barbican | 131 Aldersgate Street, London | 98 yd | |
| Gate Grill House | Gate Grill House, Basement And Ground Floor | 103 yd | |
| Erebuni Restaurant | Erebuni Restaurant, Ground Floor, Pilgrims Court | 113 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shakespeare | The Shakespeare Public House, 2 Goswell Road | 119 yd | |
| Piano Smithfield | 14 Long Lane, London | 235 yd | |
| The Chocolate Cocktail Club | The Chocolate Cocktail Club, 72 St John Street | 237 yd | |
| The Fox and Anchor | The Fox and Anchor, 115 Charterhouse Street | 241 yd | |
| Be At One Farringdon | Be At One Farringdon, Basement And Ground Floor, Lindsey House | 243 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Momo Canteen | 9 Carthusian Street, London | 117 yd | |
| Original Bagel And Sandwich | 22 Goswell Road, London | 119 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, Basement And Ground Floor | 176 yd | |
| Nusa Kitchen | Nusa Kitchen, Basement And Ground Floors | 219 yd | |
| Subway | 13 Long Lane, London | 235 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 131 Aldersgate Street, London | 98 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Ground Floor | 292 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 1 Brewhouse Yard | 414 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 6 Cherry Tree Walk | 444 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 174 St John Street | 454 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca (London City) (Closed) Barbican | health and fitness suite | 108 yd |
| Golden Lane Sports & Fitness CULLUM WELCH HOUSE CULLUM WELCH HOUSE GOLDEN LANE ESTATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 171 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Barbican) ALDERSGATE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 186 yd |
| Drakes Gym PARDON STREET | health and fitness suite | 330 yd |
| Citysport GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 374 yd |
| Saddlers Sports Centre (Closed) 122-130 122-130 Goswell Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 397 yd |
| City Of London School For Girls ST. GILES TERRACE ST. GILES TERRACE BARBICAN | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 421 yd |
| Virgin Active Classic (200 Aldersgate) ALDERSGATE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 472 yd |
| Lambs Health & Fitness (Closed) Lamb's Passage | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 536 yd |
| Pure Gym (London St Pauls) LITTLE BRITAIN | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 556 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.