EC4A 1AB is an active urban area on Furnival Street, 0.2km from Holborn in City and County of the City of London. Administratively it sits within Farringdon Without ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
For renters and young professionals, EC4A 1AB offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 73% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of City of London. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (291 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC4A 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00000028 (shared with 262 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FURNIVAL STREET, EC4A 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FURNIVAL STREET, EC4A 1AB.
219
34
£ 101,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC4A 1AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
At 73% private renter occupancy, EC4A 1AB is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC4A 1AB. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EC4A 1AB are high at 291 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
Thomas Coram Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
185 nearby- WH Smith0.8 km
- The Quality Chop House (Deli)0.8 km
- Just Eat For Business0.5 km
- Kensons News0.9 km
- HungryPanda Ltd0.7 km
- + 180 more
Restaurant, Cafe
632 nearby- Aramark, JP Morgan0.7 km
- Jones Day0.6 km
- JP Morgan Client Dining0.7 km
- Kudos0.9 km
- The Glean Restaurant & Bar0.7 km
- + 627 more
Takeaway Shop
180 nearby- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Sushi Daily@Waitrose1.0 km
- Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.6 km
- Coopers0.1 km
- Wasabi0.0 km
- + 175 more
Pub, NightClub
135 nearby- Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings0.9 km
- Little Fable0.5 km
- The Lamb And Trotter0.9 km
- Calthorpe Arms0.9 km
- The Betsey Trotwood0.7 km
- + 130 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
29 nearby- MIDDLE EIGHT0.7 km
- Bedford Hotel - Botanica restaurant and bar1.0 km
- Buckingham Hotel1.0 km
- Doubletree by Hilton (incl Level Restaurant)0.8 km
- The Bloomsbury Park Hotel0.9 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
24 nearby- Lily Maila0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Co-operative Food0.5 km
- Tesco Express1.0 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.5 km
- City Thameslink0.6 km
- London Blackfriars0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.1 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.1 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.1 km
- Farringdon Underground Station0.5 km
- Farringdon Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: EC4A1AB · Data under Open Government Licence