Postcode Analysis City of London, London

EC4A 1AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC4A 1AD.

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Population

232

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 101,800 /yr

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Employed

72%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: EC4A 1AD 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.

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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

EC4A 1AD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 36% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EC4A 1AD is an active urban area located 0.2km from Holborn in City and County of the City of London. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Farringdon Without ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

This is a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. Employment levels are high (66% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (358 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC4A 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00190440 (shared with 388 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC4A 1AD. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.0%
Asian / British Asian15.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed10.8%

Economic Activity

72%Active
FT: 66%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near EC4A 1AD are high at 358 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.

Shoplifting505
Other theft332
Theft from the person203
Violence and sexual offences161
Anti-social behaviour151

school Local Schools

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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.4 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.7 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.7 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.8 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.9 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.9 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils1.0 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

145 nearby
  • Smithfield Butchers0.5 km
  • Boots The Chemist Ltd0.3 km
  • Boswell Mini Market0.9 km
  • Oree0.9 km
  • Sugar Sin0.9 km
  • + 140 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

130 nearby
  • The Old Nick0.5 km
  • The Square Pig0.7 km
  • Hand & Shears Public House0.8 km
  • The Butcher's Hook And Cleaver0.6 km
  • Beduin0.5 km
  • + 125 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

608 nearby
  • Camden Coffee0.9 km
  • ITV Waterhouse Square0.1 km
  • LOCKY'S0.2 km
  • Maoz Flalfel Schnitzel0.3 km
  • Bowling Bird (Korpen Ltd)0.7 km
  • + 603 more
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Supermarkets

25 nearby
  • TESCO0.3 km
  • Co-operative Food0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • + 20 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

182 nearby
  • Pret A Manger0.2 km
  • Dose Espresso0.7 km
  • Geranium0.9 km
  • Cafe Plaka0.6 km
  • Zabardast0.6 km
  • + 177 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

22 nearby
  • Saco0.9 km
  • The Guilford House Hotel0.9 km
  • Malmaison Hotel0.8 km
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.8 km
  • Doubletree by Hilton (incl Level Restaurant)0.9 km
  • + 17 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.5 km
  • City Thameslink0.5 km
  • London Blackfriars0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.2 km
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.2 km
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.2 km
  • Farringdon Underground Station0.4 km
  • Farringdon Rail Station0.4 km