Carthusian Street is in London and in City Of London district. EC1M 6AD is located in the Farringdon Within electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cities of London and Westminster. This postcode has been in use since 2007-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Carthusian Street, London, EC1M 6AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1A 4EB, EC1M 6EB, EC1A 4JQ, EC1M 6EE, EC2Y 8DJ, EC2Y 8NE, EC1M 6ET, EC1M 6EU, EC1M 6EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC1M 6AD is primarily male, with 54.3% of the population 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 | 46.7% | 45.7% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -5.3% |
| Male | 53.3% | 54.3% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 5.3% |
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 EC1M 6AD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.6% 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 | 64% | 63.6% | -0.4% | 37.9% | 25.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.7% | 26.4% | 7.7% | 44.2% | -17.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 4.6% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 1.9% | -2.0% | 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 (95.3%) 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 | 59.5% | 69.7% | 10.2% | 48.4% | 21.3% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 25.6% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -8.0% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 4.3% | -5.2% | 12.7% | -8.4% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
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 EC1M 6AD this area, 2.3% 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 84.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -15.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -8.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.4% | 4.6% | 1.2% | 13.4% | -8.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 4.2% | -4.7% | 16.9% | -12.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 73.9% | 84.4% | 10.5% | 33.8% | 50.6% |
| Other | 9.4% | 3.4% | -6.0% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.9% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 4.8% | 9% | 4.2% | 0.7% | 8.3% |
| Indian | 7.1% | 7.9% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 4.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 76.7% | 64.9% | -11.8% | 81.4% | -16.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 2.9% | 4.7% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 5.4% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, just 33% 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 | 52.4% | 33% | -19.4% | 83.2% | -50.2% |
| European Union | 17.6% | 24% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 17.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.3% | 9% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 8.2% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 3.6% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.9% | 18.6% | 6.7% | 5.6% | 13.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.1% | 9% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 7.7% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 33% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 15.3% 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 | 50.5% | 32.7% | -17.8% | 83.2% | -50.5% |
| 10+ Years | 12.4% | 15.3% | 2.9% | 9.8% | 5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.4% | 13.2% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 10.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 11% | 13.5% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 11.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.8% | 25.3% | 10.5% | 1.9% | 23.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.6% | 76.7% | -31.1% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| France | 5.3% | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 8.8% | 1.5% | 7.3% |
| Turkey | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 3.9% | 0.2% | 3.7% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.6% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| Southern Asia | 5.3% | 1.2% | 4.1% |
| South-East Asia | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.3% | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 1.1% | 13.5% | -12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 28.9% | 46.2% | -17.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 6.4% | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Jewish | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carthusian Street was 153.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 320.7% higher than the Aldersgate average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Carthusian Street has the 7th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Aldersgate and the 13th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in City of London .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.5%.

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 10 15 Carthusian Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2025-03-21 | £1,214,854 |
| Flat 4 15 Carthusian Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2024-09-06 | £434,434 |
| Flat 11 15 Carthusian Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2023-11-03 | £613,986 |
| Flat 3 15 Carthusian Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2023-09-14 | £439,567 |
| Flat 5 15 Carthusian Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2022-06-24 | £590,080 |
EC1M 6AD 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 EC1M 6AD 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 | 142 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Part-Time Employee | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 56 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 38 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 1,829 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,021 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 | 2,298 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 | 2,569 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 3,112 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 | 341 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre 101 Whitecross Street , EC1Y 8JA | 3out of 4 | 364 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 | 561 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorfields Primary School 40 Bunhill Row , EC1Y 8RX | - not rated | 762 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Radnor Street , EC1V 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 852 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 | 1,070 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hackney University Technical College Falkirk Street , N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,866 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | - not rated | 1,868 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | - not rated | 1,892 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| London Nautical, City of London Academy 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,893 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | 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 | 1,156 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,349 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 1,750 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,755 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,818 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 | 3,084 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 3,370 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 5,396 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charterhouse Square School 33-40 Charterhouse Square , EC1M 6EA | - not rated | 81 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts 23 Goswell Road , EC1M 7AJ | - not rated | 198 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London School for Girls St Giles' Terrace , Barbican EC2Y 8BB | - not rated | 307 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Guildhall School of Music and Drama Silk Street , Barbican EC2Y 8DT | - not rated | 433 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallington School 8 Dallington Street , London EC1V 0BW | - not rated | 528 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erebuni Restaurant | Erebuni Restaurant, Ground Floor, Pilgrims Court | 20 yd | |
| Vecchio Parioli Restaurant | Vecchio Parioli Restaurant, Basement And Ground Floor | 22 yd | |
| Gate Grill House | Gate Grill House, Basement And Ground Floor | 34 yd | |
| Neo Barbican | 131 Aldersgate Street, London | 37 yd | |
| Piazza | 136 Aldersgate Street, London | 47 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piano Smithfield | 14 Long Lane, London | 130 yd | |
| Hand & Shears Public House | Hand And Shears Public House, 1 Middle Street | 153 yd | |
| Be At One Farringdon | Be At One Farringdon, Basement And Ground Floor, Lindsey House | 201 yd | |
| The Fox and Anchor | The Fox and Anchor, 115 Charterhouse Street | 220 yd | |
| The Long Lane (Bar) | Retail Unit, 50-52 Long Lane | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Momo Canteen | 9 Carthusian Street, London | 26 yd | |
| Geranium | Retail Unit 2, Lauderdale Tower | 116 yd | |
| Kurumaya | 74-75 Long Lane, London | 124 yd | |
| Subway | 13 Long Lane, London | 130 yd | |
| Dose Espresso | 70 Long Lane, London | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 131 Aldersgate Street, London | 37 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Ground Floor | 356 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 6 Cherry Tree Walk | 449 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 10 Smithfield Street, London | 485 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 1 Brewhouse Yard | 526 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Active Club (Barbican) ALDERSGATE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 66 yd |
| Ymca (London City) (Closed) Barbican | health and fitness suite | 110 yd |
| Golden Lane Sports & Fitness CULLUM WELCH HOUSE CULLUM WELCH HOUSE GOLDEN LANE ESTATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 263 yd |
| City Of London School For Girls ST. GILES TERRACE ST. GILES TERRACE BARBICAN | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 313 yd |
| Virgin Active Classic (200 Aldersgate) ALDERSGATE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 341 yd |
| Pure Gym (London St Pauls) LITTLE BRITAIN | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 428 yd |
| Drakes Gym PARDON STREET | health and fitness suite | 460 yd |
| Citysport GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 507 yd |
| Lambs Health & Fitness (Closed) Lamb's Passage | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 517 yd |
| Saddlers Sports Centre (Closed) 122-130 122-130 Goswell Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 529 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 | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| 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 | 6.7% |
| Median download speed | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.