Golden Lane is in London and in City Of London district. EC1Y 0RS is located in the Cripplegate 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 Golden Lane, London, EC1Y 0RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1Y 0RR, EC1Y 0RJ, EC2Y 8AH, EC2Y 8DY, EC2Y 8DQ, EC2Y 8PQ, EC1Y 0RB, EC2Y 8DL, EC2Y 8NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC1Y 0RS has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.9% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 57.9% | 7.1% | 51.0% | 6.9% |
| Male | 49.2% | 42.1% | -7.1% | 49.0% | -6.9% |
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 EC1Y 0RS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.2% 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 | 36.7% | 54.2% | 17.5% | 37.9% | 16.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.7% | 29.6% | -7.1% | 44.2% | -14.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 0.6% | -4.5% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 7.3% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 12% | 7.8% | -4.2% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 (88.5%) 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 | 43.7% | 57.1% | 13.4% | 48.4% | 8.7% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 31.4% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 12% | 7.6% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 2.4% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
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 62.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.7% | 14.4% | -10.3% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 3.9% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 7.7% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.1% | 7.7% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -9.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.2% | 62.4% | 16.2% | 33.8% | 28.6% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3.3% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.5% 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 | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 6.7% | 5.6% | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 80.9% | 66.5% | -14.4% | 81.4% | -14.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 9.1% | 8.0% | 1.6% | 7.5% |
In this area, 50.2% 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 | 76.5% | 50.2% | -26.3% | 83.2% | -33.0% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 15% | 10.1% | 6.1% | 8.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.3% | 4.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 15.5% | 8.9% | 5.6% | 9.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 8.2% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 6.9% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.9% | 50.2% | -24.7% | 83.2% | -33.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 20.8% | 18.6% | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 6.3% | 5.8% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 8.7% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 6.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.6% | 14% | -4.6% | 1.9% | 12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.8% | 76.7% | -14.9% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 7.1% | 0.3% | 6.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 0.3% | 4.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 35.7% | 46.2% | -10.5% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 8.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Golden Lane was 112.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 188.7% higher than the Aldersgate average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Golden Lane has the 6th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Aldersgate and the 10th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in City of London .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 19.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section House Bernard Morgan House, 43 Golden Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £30,400,000 | 2016-01-04 | £29,124,221 |
EC1Y 0RS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in EC1Y 0RS 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 | 78 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,755 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 2,025 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 | 2,068 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 | 2,653 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 3,277 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre 101 Whitecross Street , EC1Y 8JA | 3out of 4 | 102 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington 15 Baltic Street West , EC1Y 0AE | 4out of 4 | 214 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorfields Primary School 40 Bunhill Row , EC1Y 8RX | - not rated | 501 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 | 610 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Radnor Street , EC1V 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 641 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 | 805 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hackney University Technical College Falkirk Street , N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,610 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,791 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 1,791 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | - not rated | 1,933 yd | Community school | No | Girls | 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 | 1,064 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,610 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 1,925 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,930 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 | 3,170 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 3,330 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 5,303 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 5,303 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 249 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London School for Girls St Giles' Terrace , Barbican EC2Y 8BB | - not rated | 296 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Guildhall School of Music and Drama Silk Street , Barbican EC2Y 8DT | - not rated | 307 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charterhouse Square School 33-40 Charterhouse Square , EC1M 6EA | - not rated | 347 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sol Ecole Toffee Park Youth Centre , Ironmonger Row EC1V 3QS | - not rated | 548 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbican Cinema Cafe Bar | 25 Beech Street, London | 151 yd | |
| KOREAN BBQ AND VEGAN - BARBICAN | KOREAN BBQ AND VEGAN - BARBICAN, Basement And Ground Floor | 160 yd | |
| Cote Restaurant Limited | 57 Whitecross Street, London | 164 yd | |
| La Passione | La Passione, 3 Cherry Tree Walk | 183 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, 1 Cherry Tree Walk | 184 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Brewers Public House | Two Brewers Public House, 121 Whitecross Street | 179 yd | |
| Barbican Bars | Barbican Arts And Conference Centre, Silk Street | 222 yd | |
| The Shakespeare | The Shakespeare Public House, 2 Goswell Road | 230 yd | |
| The Jugged Hare | 49 Chiswell Street, London | 302 yd | |
| The Whitecross Tap | The Whitecross Tap, 142-146 Whitecross Street | 326 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Daily@Waitrose | Sushi Daily@Waitrose, 6 Cherry Tree Walk | 185 yd | |
| Barbican Express Pizza | Barbican Express Pizza, Basement And Ground Floor | 201 yd | |
| Original Bagel And Sandwich | 22 Goswell Road, London | 230 yd | |
| Pham Sushi | Pham Sushi, Basement And Ground | 235 yd | |
| Geranium | Retail Unit 2, Lauderdale Tower | 256 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 6 Cherry Tree Walk | 185 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 131 Aldersgate Street, London | 248 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Ground Floor, Friendly House | 394 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Ground Floor | 557 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 55 Central Street | 586 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca (London City) (Closed) Barbican | health and fitness suite | 172 yd |
| Golden Lane Sports & Fitness CULLUM WELCH HOUSE CULLUM WELCH HOUSE GOLDEN LANE ESTATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 184 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Barbican) ALDERSGATE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 241 yd |
| Lambs Health & Fitness (Closed) Lamb's Passage | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 270 yd |
| City Of London School For Girls ST. GILES TERRACE ST. GILES TERRACE BARBICAN | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 301 yd |
| Virgin Active (Moorgate) BUNHILL ROW | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 417 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Moorgate) ROPEMAKER STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 478 yd |
| Energie Fitness (London Old Street) BUNHILL ROW | health and fitness suite | 501 yd |
| Citysport GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 506 yd |
| Virgin Active Classic (200 Aldersgate) ALDERSGATE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 514 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.