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EC1Y 0RR

Golden Lane

Cripplegate

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Overview

Postcode EC1Y 0RR is located in a major urban area, within the Cripplegate ward of City of London in the London region, and forms part of the City of London area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 136.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in City of London is £91,506 per year. The nearest station is Barbican, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Bunhill Fields Burial Ground.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
136
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

City of London has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,913 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

City of London has a very high crime rate, with approximately 136.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5%

Approximately 5.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in City of London is £91,506 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 268 ft away from EC1Y 0RR.

Flood risk

No risk

City of London near EC1Y 0RR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Barbican located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EC1Y 0RR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

1

Barbican

Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan

Walking directions to Barbican
0.3 mi

1

Moorgate

Circle, Great Northern, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Northern

Walking directions to Moorgate
0.4 mi

1

Old Street

Great Northern, Northern

Walking directions to Old Street

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EC1Y 0RR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBunhill Fields Burial GroundSmallWalking directions to Bunhill Fields Burial Ground
0.5 miKing Square GardensSmallWalking directions to King Square Gardens
0.4 miFinsbury SquareSmallWalking directions to Finsbury Square

Area Profile

Population
359
Population density
33,867.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Drugs
46.5(+650%)
Violence and sexual offences
22.94(-26%)
Burglary
14.26(+161%)
Theft from the person
13.64(+45%)
Other theft
12.4(+8%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
232
65.17%
Other White
69
19.38%
Other
13
3.65%
Chinese
11
3.09%
Irish
8
2.25%
Total population: 356

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
304
87.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
4.91%
Level 3 (A level)
16
4.62%
No qualifications
6
1.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1
0.29%
Total 16+ residents: 346

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
92
38.33%
Owns outright
90
37.5%
Owns with a mortgage
40
16.67%
Social rents from council
11
4.58%
Other forms of private rent
6
2.5%
Total households: 240

Property prices in Cripplegate

Median price£797,500
Price per sq ft£1,060
Sales (last 12 months)34
Typical range (middle 50%)£705K – £979K

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £797,500 (about £1,060 per square foot) in Cripplegate area, with individual transactions ranging from £390,000 up to £3,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cripplegate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced1£980,000£799
Flats33£775,000£1,062

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cripplegate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cripplegate.
YearFlats
2016£805,000
2017£795,000
2018£730,000
2019£765,000
2020£817,000
2021£805,000
2022£730,000
2023£840,000
2024£800,000
2025£887,500
2026£643,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cripplegate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cripplegate.
YearFlats
2016£1,340
2017£1,198
2018£1,192
2019£1,202
2020£1,251
2021£1,130
2022£1,132
2023£1,191
2024£1,219
2025£1,157
2026£933
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cripplegate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cripplegate in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC1Y 0RR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC1Y 0RR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Dec 2025Flat 12, The Cobalt Building, 10 - 15, Bridgewater Square, London, EC2Y 8AHFlatsLeasehold£565,000
28 May 2025Flat 23, The Cobalt Building, 10 - 15, Bridgewater Square, London, EC2Y 8AHFlatsLeasehold£725,000
27 Mar 2025Flat 32, The Cobalt Building, 10 - 15, Bridgewater Square, London, EC2Y 8AHFlatsLeasehold£635,000
08 Dec 2025Flat 201, Ben Jonson House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8DLFlatsLeasehold£985,000
11 Apr 2025Flat 241, Ben Jonson House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8DLFlatsLeasehold£625,000

Schools

In the EC1Y 0RR postcode area, located within City of London, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EC1Y 0RR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryPrior Weston Primary School and Children's CentreCommunity school

Good

0.1 miNot applicableCity of London School for GirlsOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryCity of London Primary Academy, IslingtonFree schools

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC1Y 0RR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EC1Y 0RR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miWaitroseCherry Tree Walk, London, EC1Y 8NXWalking directions to Waitrose
0.1 miGeraniumLauderdale Place, London, EC2Y 8BYWalking directions to Geranium
0.1 miNelhart News127 Aldersgate Street, London, EC1A 4JQWalking directions to Nelhart News
0.1 miTesco Express131 Aldersgate Street, London, EC1A 4JQWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miTesco Express21-24 Chiswell Street, London, EC1Y 4TYWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for City of London district.

Band A£886
Band B£1,034
Band C£1,182
Band D£1,330
Band E£1,625
Band F£1,920
Band G£2,216
Band H£2,659

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for EC1Y 0RR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Adam Michael Hogg

Cripplegate - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Independent

Anne Corbett

Cripplegate - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Labour Party

Ceri Edith Wilkins

Cripplegate - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Independent

Dawn Margaret Frampton

Cripplegate - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Independent

Gaby Robertshaw

Cripplegate - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Independent

Jacqui Webster

Cripplegate - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Labour Party

Mercy Haggerty

Cripplegate - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Labour Party

Sarah Helen Gillinson

Cripplegate - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Rachel Blake

Cities of London and Westminster - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCity of LondonE09000001
Parliamentary ConstituencyCities of London and WestminsterE14001172
WardCripplegateE05009302
ParishCity of London, unparished areaE43000191
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)City of LondonE02000001
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)City of London 001CE01000003
Police ForceCity of London
Postcode Introduced2006-08-01

Frequently asked questions about EC1Y 0RR

Is EC1Y 0RR (City of London) safe?

The area around EC1Y 0RR records about 136 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are other theft, shoplifting and violence and sexual offences.

What is the average house price near EC1Y 0RR?

The median sale price around EC1Y 0RR in City of London is £797,500 (about £1,060 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EC1Y 0RR?

There are 20 schools close to EC1Y 0RR, including Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre (Good), City of London School for Girls and City of London Primary Academy, Islington (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EC1Y 0RR?

The closest station to EC1Y 0RR is Barbican in TfL zone 1, about 242 m away, serving the Circle, Hammersmith and City and Metropolitan lines.

How deprived is the area around EC1Y 0RR?

EC1Y 0RR scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,913 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EC1Y 0RR (City of London) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cities of London and Westminster covering EC1Y 0RR is Rachel Blake (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 8 local councillors, including Adam Michael Hogg (Independent), Anne Corbett (Labour Party) and Ceri Edith Wilkins (Independent).