Charterhouse Mews is in London and in Islington district. EC1M 6BB is located in the Bunhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islington South and Finsbury. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Charterhouse Mews, London, EC1M 6BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1M 4AZ, EC1M 4DF, EC1M 6AA, EC1M 4HF, EC1M 4DT, EC1M 6AJ, EC1M 4AN, EC1M 4AY, EC1M 4BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC1M 6BB is primarily male, with 64% 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 | 32.4% | 36% | 3.6% | 51.0% | -15.0% |
| Male | 67.6% | 64% | -3.6% | 49.0% | 15.0% |
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 6BB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.9% 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 | 57.7% | 61.9% | 4.2% | 37.9% | 24.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.1% | 11.1% | -12.0% | 44.2% | -33.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 19.8% | 11.3% | 9.1% | 10.7% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 3.2% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.3% | 44.1% | 8.8% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 33.8% | -3.7% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 14% | 18.4% | 4.4% | 12.7% | 5.7% |
| Bad health | 13.2% | 1.5% | -11.7% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 6BB this area, 7.1% 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 71.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.5% | 7.1% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.6% | 1.6% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -8.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.6% | 6.3% | 1.7% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 4.8% | -2.1% | 16.9% | -12.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 73.8% | 71.4% | -2.4% | 33.8% | 37.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 4% | 2.5% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 5.9% | 0% | -5.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 85.3% | 83.2% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 1.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 68.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 68.1% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -15.1% |
| European Union | 11% | 11.1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 5.2% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| Africa | 6.6% | 3% | -3.6% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.6% | 5.2% | -4.4% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 5.2% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.6% | 67.6% | 0.0% | 83.2% | -15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 13.2% | 8.1% | 9.8% | 3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 11.8% | 9.6% | 2.9% | 8.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 2.9% | -4.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.6% | 4.4% | -13.2% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| France | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Italy | 5.8% | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Other religion | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charterhouse Mews was 470.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.5% lower than the Bread Street average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Charterhouse Mews has the 6th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Bread Street and the 18th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in City of London .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 84.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Charterhouse Mews, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2000-10-20 | £1,972,980 |
| 3 - 4 Charterhouse Mews, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £525,000 | 1999-08-31 | £2,554,665 |
| 4 Charterhouse Mews, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 1998-01-29 | £3,871,875 |
EC1M 6BB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
EC1M 6BB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 retired residents living in EC1M 6BB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 51 |
| Full-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Education | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,480 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 | 2,274 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,277 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 | 2,422 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 | 3,782 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 | 418 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington 15 Baltic Street West , EC1Y 0AE | - not rated | 515 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre 101 Whitecross Street , EC1Y 8JA | 2out of 4 | 672 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School Baldwins Gardens , Holborn EC1N 7SD | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School 38 Laystall Street , EC1R 4PQ | 4out of 4 | 762 yd | Community 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 | 1,322 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 1,596 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,822 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,885 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 2,393 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,411 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 1,479 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 1,569 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,642 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,928 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 | 3,191 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,263 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,064 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 | 290 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts 23 Goswell Road , EC1M 7AJ | - not rated | 346 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallington School 8 Dallington Street , London EC1V 0BW | - not rated | 404 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Mencap Society 123 Golden Lane , Islington EC1Y 0RT | - not rated | 576 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 | 648 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth II Care Home | Queen Elizabeth II Care Home, Suttons Hospital | 34 yd | |
| Tinseltown/King of Wings/Dog'N'Bun | Tinseltown/King of Wings/Dog'N'Bun, Basement | 42 yd | |
| Le Cafe Du Marche | Le Cafe Du Marche, Basement And Ground Floors | 44 yd | |
| St John Bar and Restaurant | St John Bar and Restaurant, Basement and Ground Floor | 76 yd | |
| Dans Le Noir | Dans Le Noir, Ground Floor 69-71 | 107 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fox and Anchor | The Fox and Anchor, 115 Charterhouse Street | 63 yd | |
| Simmons Farringdon | Simmons Farringdon, 105 Charterhouse Street | 90 yd | |
| Be At One Farringdon | Be At One Farringdon, Basement And Ground Floor, Lindsey House | 93 yd | |
| The Chocolate Cocktail Club | The Chocolate Cocktail Club, 72 St John Street | 99 yd | |
| The Hope | The Hope, 94 Cowcross Street | 175 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, Basement And Ground Floors | 151 yd | |
| Subway | Subway, Basement And Ground Floor | 155 yd | |
| Buy & Bite | Buy & Bite, 5A Cowcross Street | 159 yd | |
| German Doner & Grand Chips | German Doner & Grand Chips, Ground Floor And Basement | 162 yd | |
| Momo Canteen | 9 Carthusian Street, London | 191 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Ground Floor | 156 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 131 Aldersgate Street, London | 215 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 1 Brewhouse Yard | 375 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 10 Smithfield Street, London | 398 yd | |
| Tesco | 43-45 Farringdon Road | 424 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Active Club (Barbican) ALDERSGATE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 278 yd |
| Ymca (London City) (Closed) Barbican | health and fitness suite | 283 yd |
| Golden Lane Sports & Fitness CULLUM WELCH HOUSE CULLUM WELCH HOUSE GOLDEN LANE ESTATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 368 yd |
| Drakes Gym PARDON STREET | health and fitness suite | 379 yd |
| Mob45 (Farringdon) FARRINGDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 392 yd |
| Juno Lucina (Closed) Turnmill Street | health and fitness suite | 435 yd |
| Virgin Active Classic (200 Aldersgate) ALDERSGATE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 444 yd |
| Citysport GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 465 yd |
| The Crypt On The Green CLERKENWELL CLOSE | 479 yd | |
| Saddlers Sports Centre (Closed) 122-130 122-130 Goswell Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 490 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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 | 50.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.