Overview of EC1M 6ET

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Charterhouse Square is in London and in Islington district. EC1M 6ET 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 Charterhouse Square, London, EC1M 6ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: EC1M 6EU, EC1M 6EX, EC1M 6EY, EC1M 6EE, EC1M 6EB, EC1A 4JQ, EC1A 4JE, EC1M 6AX, EC1M 6AD.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EC1M 6ET is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52%51.4%-0.6% 51.0% 0.4%
Male48%48.6%0.6% 49.0% -0.4%

Partnership Status

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 6ET, 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single88%68.9%-19.1% 37.9% 31.0%
Married: Opposite sex8.4%21.2%12.8% 44.2% -23.0%
Married: Same sex0%0.9%0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex0%0.9%0.9% 0.1% 0.8%
Separated0.8%2.4%1.6% 2.2% 0.2%
Divorced1.2%3.8%2.6% 9.1% -5.3%
Widowed1.6%1.9%0.3% 6.1% -4.2%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health69.9%52.3%-17.6% 48.4% 3.9%
Good health26.3%37.8%11.5% 33.6% 4.2%
Fair health3.1%9.5%6.4% 12.7% -3.2%
Bad health0.8%0%-0.8% 4.0% -4.0%
Very bad health0%0.5%0.5% 1.2% -0.7%

Education and Qualifications

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 6ET 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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications9.9%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 Levels1.8%2.4%0.6% 13.4% -11.0%
Apprenticeship0%1.9%1.9% 5.3% -3.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels22.6%8%-14.6% 16.9% -8.9%
Degree or Similar60.1%78.8%18.7% 33.8% 45.0%
Other4.6%1.9%-2.7% 2.8% -0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0.2%0.5%0.3% 1.1% -0.6%
Chinese8.9%9%0.1% 0.7% 8.3%
Indian14.3%2.3%-12.0% 3.1% -0.8%
Pakistani7.9%2.7%-5.2% 2.7% 0.0%
Other Asian10.5%3.2%-7.3% 1.6% 1.6%
Black African1%2.3%1.3% 2.5% -0.2%
Black Caribbean0.5%0.5%0.0% 1.0% -0.5%
Other Black0%0.5%0.5% 0.5% 0.0%
Mixed White and Asian1.8%3.2%1.4% 0.8% 2.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.3%1.8%1.5% 0.9% 0.9%
Mixed Other1.8%3.2%1.4% 0.8% 2.4%
White49.6%64.4%14.8% 81.4% -17.0%
Roma0%0.9%0.9% 0.2% 0.7%
Arab0.6%0.5%-0.1% 0.6% -0.1%
Other2.6%5.4%2.8% 1.6% 3.8%

Country of Birth

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom56.9%44.5%-12.4% 83.2% -38.7%
European Union13.3%24.5%11.2% 6.1% 18.4%
Rest of Europe6.8%4.5%-2.3% 0.8% 3.7%
Africa1.1%2.3%1.2% 2.7% -0.4%
Middle East and Asia16.5%14.5%-2.0% 5.6% 8.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean3.9%6.8%2.9% 1.3% 5.5%
Oceania1.5%2.3%0.8% 0.3% 2.0%
British Overseas0%0.5%0.5% 0.0% 0.5%

Length of Residence

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK55.9%44.1%-11.8% 83.2% -39.1%
10+ Years17.2%15.8%-1.4% 9.8% 6.0%
5-10 Years16.4%11.3%-5.1% 2.9% 8.4%
2-5 Years4.5%11.3%6.8% 2.2% 9.1%
Less than 2 years6%17.6%11.6% 1.9% 15.7%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom57.7% 76.7% -19.0%
Ireland0.5% 0.6% -0.1%
France4.5% 0.3% 4.2%
Germany0.9% 0.2% 0.7%
Italy2.7% 0.6% 2.1%
Portugal0.9% 0.5% 0.4%
Spain3.2% 0.4% 2.8%
Poland3.2% 1.3% 1.9%
Romania0.5% 0.9% -0.4%
Other EU countries6.8% 1.5% 5.3%
Turkey0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
Other Europe1.8% 0.2% 1.6%
North Africa0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
South and Eastern Africa0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Middle East0.9% 0.1% 0.8%
Eastern Asia5.4% 0.3% 5.1%
Southern Asia0.9% 1.2% -0.3%
South-East Asia2.7% 0.2% 2.5%
North America and the Caribbean1.4% 0.3% 1.1%
Central and South America2.3% 0.2% 2.1%
Oceania1.4% 0.1% 1.3%
No passport held1.4% 13.5% -12.1%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion50.9% 37.2% 13.7%
Christian29.3% 46.2% -16.9%
Hindu0.5% 1.7% -1.2%
Jewish1.4% 0.5% 0.9%
Muslim7.2% 6.5% 0.7%
Sikh0.5% 0.9% -0.4%
Other religion3.6% 0.6% 3.0%
Not answered6.8% 6.0% 0.8%

Safety

Is Charterhouse Square Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charterhouse Square was 126.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.3% lower than the Bread Street average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

Charterhouse Square has the 5th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Bread Street and the 14th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in City of London .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.8%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£64,100
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in EC1M 6ET, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Charterhouse Square are based on 264 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Islington.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Charterhouse Square, London, EC1M 6ET

Estimated Average Property Prices for EC1M 6ET

Average Price
£453,156
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£453,156
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Charterhouse Square

Average Price
£809,964
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£4,691,518
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£495,552
Other
£8,376,443

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Charterhouse SquareStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Flat 15 Florin Court, 6 - 9 Charterhouse Square, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£240,0002025-03-31 £245,938
Flat 18 Florin Court, 6 - 9 Charterhouse Square, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£320,0002024-11-11 £313,379
Flat 16 Florin Court, 6 - 9 Charterhouse Square, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£245,0002024-11-06 £239,931
Flat 23 Florin Court, 6 - 9 Charterhouse Square, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£560,1002024-10-28 £542,631
Flat 16 Florin Court, 6 - 9 Charterhouse Square, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£240,0002024-09-27 £233,425
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for EC1M 6ET

Employment

EC1M 6ET 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 6ET area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee111
Retired25
Student (economically inactive)24
Self-Employed23
Part-Time Employee10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)8
Unemployed6
Other4
Long-Term Sick or disabled1
Looking after home or family1

Employment Industry

Professional, scientific and technical activities63
Financial and insurance activities46
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles29
Human health and social work activities20
Information and communication13
Education12
Accommodation and food service activities9
Other7
Transport and storage3
Administrative and support service activities3
Construction3
Manufacturing1
Mining and quarrying1
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security1
Real estate activities1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Thomas Coram Centre
49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY
4out of 4 1,633 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Columbia Market Nursery School
Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG
4out of 4 2,130 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 2,318 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 2,376 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 3,762 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
15 Baltic Street West , EC1Y 0AE
- not rated 374 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
Compton Street , Goswell Road EC1V 0EU
3out of 4 411 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
101 Whitecross Street , EC1Y 8JA
2out of 4 512 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Baldwins Gardens , Holborn EC1N 7SD
3out of 4 836 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Moreland Primary School
Moreland Street , EC1V 8BB
3out of 4 842 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

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 1,174 yd Voluntary aided school No Boys More About School
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG
4out of 4 1,682 yd Community school No Girls More About School
City of London Academy Islington
Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ
4out of 4 1,800 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
London Nautical School
61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA
2out of 4 1,928 yd Foundation school No Boys More About School
Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy
94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX
- not rated 2,375 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Workers' Educational Association
4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW
- not rated 1,486 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Capital City College Group
211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA
- not rated 1,555 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre)
42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ
- not rated 1,639 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
City Lit
Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA
- not rated 1,708 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Morley College
61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT
- not rated 2,962 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ark Globe Academy
Harper Road , SE1 6AG
3out of 4 3,222 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
St Mary Magdalene Academy
Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG
3out of 4 3,226 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Ark King Solomon Academy
Penfold Street , NW1 6RU
4out of 4 5,224 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Charterhouse Square School
40 Charterhouse Square , EC1M 6EA
- not rated 165 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts
23 Goswell Road , EC1M 7AJ
- not rated 196 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Dallington School
8 Dallington Street , London EC1V 0BW
- not rated 384 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Royal Mencap Society
123 Golden Lane , Islington EC1Y 0RT
- not rated 446 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 509 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Shield CafeThe Shield Cafe, Halls Of Residence50 yd
Erebuni RestaurantErebuni Restaurant, Ground Floor, Pilgrims Court50 yd
Neo Barbican131 Aldersgate Street, London55 yd
Gate Grill HouseGate Grill House, Basement And Ground Floor60 yd
Vecchio Parioli RestaurantVecchio Parioli Restaurant, Basement And Ground Floor64 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Piano Smithfield14 Long Lane, London147 yd
Be At One FarringdonBe At One Farringdon, Basement And Ground Floor, Lindsey House172 yd
The Fox and AnchorThe Fox and Anchor, 115 Charterhouse Street180 yd
Hand & Shears Public HouseHand And Shears Public House, 1 Middle Street189 yd
Simmons FarringdonSimmons Farringdon, 105 Charterhouse Street204 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Momo Canteen9 Carthusian Street, London42 yd
Subway13 Long Lane, London147 yd
Kurumaya74-75 Long Lane, London158 yd
GeraniumRetail Unit 2, Lauderdale Tower184 yd
Original Bagel And Sandwich22 Goswell Road, London204 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tesco Express131 Aldersgate Street, London55 yd
Sainsbury'sSainsbury's, Ground Floor291 yd
TescoTesco, 1 Brewhouse Yard459 yd
Tesco Express10 Smithfield Street, London482 yd
WaitroseWaitrose, 6 Cherry Tree Walk482 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Ymca (London City) (Closed)
Barbican
health and fitness suite126 yd
Virgin Active Club (Barbican)
ALDERSGATE STREET
health and fitness suite, swimming pool133 yd
Golden Lane Sports & Fitness
CULLUM WELCH HOUSE CULLUM WELCH HOUSE GOLDEN LANE ESTATE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts249 yd
City Of London School For Girls
ST. GILES TERRACE ST. GILES TERRACE BARBICAN
grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool380 yd
Virgin Active Classic (200 Aldersgate)
ALDERSGATE STREET
health and fitness suite, swimming pool390 yd
Drakes Gym
PARDON STREET
health and fitness suite400 yd
Citysport
GOSWELL ROAD
health and fitness suite455 yd
Pure Gym (London St Pauls)
LITTLE BRITAIN
health and fitness suite, swimming pool471 yd
Saddlers Sports Centre (Closed)
122-130 122-130 Goswell Road
health and fitness suite, squash courts478 yd
Mob45 (Farringdon)
FARRINGDON ROAD
health and fitness suite550 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed131.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed13.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.