EC4A is a postcode district in City of London, London, covering 114 active and 398 retired postcodes.
The majority of EC4A (65% of postcodes) consists of a lively student area with a very diverse, young, transient population.
Property: Average house prices in EC4A are around £535k, down 3.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across EC4A at 5125 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 41 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full EC4A demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis City of London, London
EC4A House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the EC4A postcode area.
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Population232
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Avg Age41
payments
Avg Income£ 65,400 /yr
work
Employed72%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
shieldSafety
1/10family_restroomFamily
1/10favoriteHealth
10/10workEmployment
10/10diversity_3Diversity
10/10paymentsAffluence
10/10directions_transitTransit
5/10homeHome Ownership
1/10trending_upInvestment
1/10psychology
Area Character
EC4A is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 36% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £535k. Property prices are trending down 3.9% year-on-year.
home £535,681 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
White / British74.0%
Asian / British Asian15.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed10.8%
Economic Activity
72%Active
FT: 66%
Unemployed: 1%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Theft from the person316
Other theft254
Violence and sexual offences151
Shoplifting80
Public order69
storefront Nearby Amenities
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Retailers - Other
4 nearby- WH Smith, To Unit 5, Building
- Holland & Barrett
- Oliver Bonas
- The Winemakers Club 2000 Ltd
local_bar
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Balls Brothers Shoe Lane
- Be At One
- Brewdog
- Editors Tap
- Harrild And Sons
- + 4 more
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
45 nearby- Clifford's Restaurant Ltd
- Cloud Nine, Taylor Wessing LLP
- Crussh
- Department Of Coffee And Social Affairs
- Elior At Macfarlane
- + 40 more
local_grocery_store
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's Local
fastfood
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Garbanzos Falafel & Hummus Bar
- Birley Sandwiches
- Chilango
- Coco Di Mama
- Coopers
- + 14 more
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Area Profile: EC4A · Data under Open Government Licence