Golden Lane Estate is in London and in Islington district. EC1Y 0SU 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 Estate, London, EC1Y 0SU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC1Y 0SU, EC1Y 0SP, EC1Y 0UL, EC1V 9BE, EC1Y 0SJ, EC1Y 0SL, EC1Y 0SN, EC1Y 0UT, EC1V 9BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EC1Y 0SU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 51.4% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48.6% | 2.0% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 0SU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.9% 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 | 53.2% | 52.9% | -0.3% | 37.9% | 15.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.2% | 29.3% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -14.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 7.9% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 9% | 4.7% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 50.7% | 43.2% | -7.5% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 39.1% | 5.9% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 9% | 15% | 6.0% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 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.
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 52.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16% | 14.1% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 6.8% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 5.2% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 13.1% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.9% | 52.4% | 3.5% | 33.8% | 18.6% |
| Other | 6.4% | 4.7% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.8% 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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 9% | 5.9% | -3.1% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 5.5% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 4.9% | 3.2% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 74% | 61.8% | -12.2% | 81.4% | -19.6% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 5% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 7.3% | 6.9% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
In this area, 58.6% 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 | 72.6% | 58.6% | -14.0% | 83.2% | -24.6% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 15.9% | 9.2% | 6.1% | 9.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 7.3% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9% | 9.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 6.8% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.2% | 58.4% | -13.8% | 83.2% | -24.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 26.7% | 24.9% | 9.8% | 16.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 8.1% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.7% | 1.8% | -17.9% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.6% | 37.2% | 11.4% |
| Christian | 31.8% | 46.2% | -14.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 8.6% | 6.5% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Golden Lane Estate was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Aldersgate average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 43 Hatfield House Golden Lane Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2023-12-13 | £700,877 |
| Flat 47 Hatfield House Golden Lane Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £735,000 | 2022-05-31 | £583,183 |
| Flat 62 Hatfield House Golden Lane Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2018-04-12 | £674,668 |
| Flat 41 Hatfield House Golden Lane Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2017-06-30 | £526,855 |
| Flat 41 Hatfield House Golden Lane Estate, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2017-02-24 | £597,745 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 2 |
| 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 | 1,821 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,841 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 | 2,025 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 | 2,409 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 3,050 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 | 79 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre 101 Whitecross Street , EC1Y 8JA | 3out of 4 | 319 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 | 366 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorfields Primary School 40 Bunhill Row , EC1Y 8RX | - not rated | 574 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Radnor Street , EC1V 3SJ | 3out of 4 | 579 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 | 887 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| City of London Academy Islington Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,605 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islington Green School Prebend Street , N1 8PQ | - not rated | 1,605 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney University Technical College Falkirk Street , N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,634 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | - not rated | 1,689 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 | 867 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 1,634 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 1,707 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,712 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 | 4out of 4 | 3,111 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 3,361 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 5,464 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 113 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dallington School 8 Dallington Street , London EC1V 0BW | - not rated | 329 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charterhouse Square School 33-40 Charterhouse Square , EC1M 6EA | - not rated | 349 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sol Ecole Toffee Park Youth Centre , Ironmonger Row EC1V 3QS | - not rated | 440 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of London School for Girls St Giles' Terrace , Barbican EC2Y 8BB | - not rated | 504 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoples Choice Cafe | 38 Goswell Road, London | 67 yd | |
| H.O.M.E. | 12 Goswell Road, London | 67 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa Coffee, Basement And Ground Floor | 87 yd | |
| The Black Olive | The Black Olive, Basement And Ground Floor | 92 yd | |
| Old Street Cafe | Old Street Cafe, 36 Old Street | 105 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shakespeare | The Shakespeare Public House, 2 Goswell Road | 67 yd | |
| The 1920 Public House | The 1920 Public House, 19-20 Great Sutton Street | 273 yd | |
| Sutton Arms | Sutton Arms, 16 Great Sutton Street | 296 yd | |
| The Whitecross Tap | The Whitecross Tap, 142-146 Whitecross Street | 302 yd | |
| Two Brewers Public House | Two Brewers Public House, 121 Whitecross Street | 319 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Bagel And Sandwich | 22 Goswell Road, London | 67 yd | |
| Nusa Kitchen | Nusa Kitchen, Basement And Ground Floors | 74 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Domino's Pizza, Basement And Ground Floor | 113 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Pret A Manger, Basement And Ground Floor | 118 yd | |
| Bap Foods Limited | Bap Foods Limited, Basement And Ground Floor | 147 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 131 Aldersgate Street, London | 261 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose, 6 Cherry Tree Walk | 367 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 55 Central Street | 392 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's, Ground Floor | 404 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, 1 Brewhouse Yard | 423 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Lane Sports & Fitness CULLUM WELCH HOUSE CULLUM WELCH HOUSE GOLDEN LANE ESTATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 61 yd |
| Ymca (London City) (Closed) Barbican | health and fitness suite | 207 yd |
| Citysport GOSWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 262 yd |
| Drakes Gym PARDON STREET | health and fitness suite | 276 yd |
| Saddlers Sports Centre (Closed) 122-130 122-130 Goswell Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 278 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Barbican) ALDERSGATE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 328 yd |
| Finsbury Leisure Centre FINSBURY LEISURE CENTRE FINSBURY LEISURE CENTRE NORMAN STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 402 yd |
| St Lukes Community Centre ST. LUKES ST. LUKES CENTRAL STREET | 429 yd | |
| Ironmonger Row Baths NORMAN STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 474 yd |
| Lambs Health & Fitness (Closed) Lamb's Passage | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 483 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 200.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 181.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.