Giltspur Street is in London and in City Of London district. EC1A 9DE is located in the Farringdon Without electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cities of London and Westminster. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Giltspur Street, London, EC1A 9DE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1A 2AA, EC1A 9LQ, EC1A 9BW, EC1A 9LJ, EC1A 9LS, EC1A 9HY, EC4M 7NR, EC4M 7RA, EC1A 9LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding EC1A 9DE has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 39.4% | 47.8% | 8.4% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 60.6% | 52.2% | -8.4% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 9DE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.1% 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 | 66% | 71.1% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 33.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.1% | 21.4% | -5.7% | 44.2% | -22.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 6.9% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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 (95.5%) 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 | 63.4% | 68.7% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 20.3% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 26.8% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -8.8% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 9DE this area, 2.9% 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 87.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -15.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -13.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.6% | 8.7% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 77.1% | 87.3% | 10.2% | 33.8% | 53.5% |
| Other | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.3% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 5.3% | 13.6% | 8.3% | 0.7% | 12.9% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 6.5% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 81.8% | 66.3% | -15.5% | 81.4% | -15.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, just 29.6% 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 | 58.9% | 29.6% | -29.3% | 83.2% | -53.6% |
| European Union | 13.4% | 31.8% | 18.4% | 6.1% | 25.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 3.4% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.5% | 20.7% | 11.2% | 5.6% | 15.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7% | 6.7% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| Oceania | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 29.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 13.8% 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% | 29.3% | -26.6% | 83.2% | -53.9% |
| 10+ Years | 12.6% | 13.8% | 1.2% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.7% | 18.2% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 15.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 14.9% | 6.5% | 2.2% | 12.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.5% | 23.8% | 12.3% | 1.9% | 21.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 42.3% | 76.7% | -34.4% |
| France | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 9.9% | 0.6% | 9.3% |
| Spain | 3.8% | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 10.4% | 1.5% | 8.9% |
| Other Europe | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 8.2% | 0.3% | 7.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 3.8% | 0.2% | 3.6% |
| Central Asia | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 3.3% | 0.1% | 3.2% |
| No passport held | 0.5% | 13.5% | -13.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 44.5% | 46.2% | -1.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Giltspur Street was 557.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 1470.3% higher than the Aldersgate average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Giltspur Street has the 9th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Aldersgate and the 13th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in City of London .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 217.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 144.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat F 8 Giltspur Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £389,950 | 2006-12-15 | £830,640 |
| D 8 - 9 Giltspur Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2005-07-26 | £1,060,249 |
| Flat E 8 - 9 Giltspur Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2005-05-26 | £788,839 |
| A 8 - 9 Giltspur Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2002-08-05 | £1,165,402 |
| Flat E 8 - 9 Giltspur Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2000-03-17 | £1,094,059 |
The percentage of student residents living in EC1A 9DE 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 | 114 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Part-Time Employee | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 96 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 92 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,639 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,571 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 2,639 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 | 2,853 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 3,282 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School Baldwins Gardens , Holborn EC1N 7SD | 3out of 4 | 669 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington 15 Baltic Street West , EC1Y 0AE | - not rated | 890 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre 101 Whitecross Street , EC1Y 8JA | 2out of 4 | 913 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 | 917 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School 38 Laystall Street , EC1R 4PQ | 4out of 4 | 921 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | 4out of 4 | 1,628 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 1,921 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 2,009 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 2,321 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,304 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 1,455 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,637 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,880 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,429 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 | 2,818 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 3,665 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,003 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charterhouse Square School 40 Charterhouse Square , EC1M 6EA | - not rated | 491 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Cathedral School 2 New Change , EC4M 9AD | - not rated | 661 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London School for Girls St Giles' Terrace , Barbican EC2Y 8BB | - not rated | 696 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts 23 Goswell Road , EC1M 7AJ | - not rated | 716 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London School 107 Queen Victoria Street , EC4V 3AL | - not rated | 822 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snow Hill Court - City Assessment | 1B Snow Hill Court, London | 16 yd | |
| City & Guilds Staff Cafe | Giltspur House, 5-6 Giltspur Street | 17 yd | |
| Eatwell, Elior | St Bartholomews Hospital, West Smithfield | 65 yd | |
| Elior UK, Atrium Restaurant, 1ST FLR | St Bartholomews Hospital, West Smithfield | 65 yd | |
| Elior UK, Atrium Restaurant, 2ND FLR | St Bartholomews Hospital, West Smithfield | 65 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viaduct Tavern Public House | 126 Newgate Street, London | 87 yd | |
| The Fable | 60 Holborn Viaduct, London | 145 yd | |
| Karaoke Box | Jarvis House, 12 Smithfield Street | 146 yd | |
| Little Fable | Retail Unit 2, 3 Fleet Place | 165 yd | |
| Magpie & Stump | 18 Old Bailey, London | 176 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go Falafel | 115 Newgate Street, London | 123 yd | |
| Assenheims 56 | Retail Unit 2, Jarvis House, 12 Smithfield Street | 146 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 25B Farringdon Street, London | 227 yd | |
| Dose Espresso | 70 Long Lane, London | 310 yd | |
| Pasta Evangelists | 62-63 Long Lane, London | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 10 Smithfield Street, London | 146 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | London Stock Exchange, 10 Paternoster Square | 324 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | 17-23 Farringdon Road | 420 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food | 5A Cheapside, London | 433 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 60 Fetter Lane, London | 500 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (London St Pauls) LITTLE BRITAIN | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 246 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London St Paul'S) WHITE HART STREET | health and fitness suite | 274 yd |
| Virgin Active Classic (200 Aldersgate) ALDERSGATE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 317 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London St Pauls) FITNESS CENTRE FITNESS CENTRE PRIORY COURT | health and fitness suite | 394 yd |
| The Gym (Holborn Circus) 1-9 1-9 NEW FETTER LANE | health and fitness suite | 470 yd |
| Mob45 (Farringdon) FARRINGDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 507 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Barbican) ALDERSGATE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 536 yd |
| Gymbox (Farringdon) 12A 12A LEATHER LANE | health and fitness suite | 586 yd |
| St Pauls Health & Fitness Club Godliman Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 592 yd |
| Wood Street Police Station WOOD STREET | 603 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 | 12.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 12.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 12.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 12.5% |
| 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 | 87.5% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.