EC4A 1AG is an active urban area located 0.3km from Farringdon 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 1AG offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (66% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (404 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC4A 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00190440 (shared with 388 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC4A 1AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC4A 1AG.
232
39
£ 101,800 /yr
72%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC4A 1AG 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EC4A 1AG spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC4A 1AG. 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
Economic Activity
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 1AG are high at 404 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
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
London Nautical School
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
138 nearby- Just Eat For Business0.4 km
- Boots The Chemist Ltd0.2 km
- Boutalls Pharmacy0.9 km
- Country Gifts and News0.8 km
- Easy as Fresh Ltd0.8 km
- + 133 more
Pub, NightClub
128 nearby- Little Fable0.4 km
- The Lamb And Trotter0.8 km
- The Betsey Trotwood0.8 km
- The Horseshoe Public House0.9 km
- Karaoke Box0.5 km
- + 123 more
Restaurant, Cafe
613 nearby- BARN JU0.7 km
- Blank Street0.8 km
- Blank Street Coffee0.8 km
- Comcas Services Limited0.5 km
- Little Venice Cafe0.7 km
- + 608 more
Takeaway Shop
183 nearby- Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.8 km
- Coopers0.1 km
- Wasabi0.2 km
- Alchemy Cafe0.5 km
- Art Coffee & Sandwiches0.5 km
- + 178 more
Supermarkets
26 nearby- Lily Maila1.0 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsburys0.2 km
- Amazon Fresh0.4 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
22 nearby- Malmaison Hotel0.8 km
- Apex Temple Court Hotel0.3 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
- Rosewood London Hotel0.6 km
- The Rookery0.7 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- City Thameslink0.4 km
- Farringdon0.5 km
- London Blackfriars0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.3 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.3 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.3 km
- City Thameslink Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EC4A1AG · Data under Open Government Licence