Postcode Analysis City of London, London

EC4A 1AZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1AZ 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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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EC4A 1AZ spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1AZ is an active urban area located 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 1AZ 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 (368 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC4A 1AZ 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 1AZ. 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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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 1AZ are high at 368 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.

Shoplifting511
Other theft355
Theft from the person227
Violence and sexual offences173
Anti-social behaviour133

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 pupils0.8 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 pupils1.0 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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Restaurant, Cafe

582 nearby
  • Maria G's0.5 km
  • Apulia0.6 km
  • Baxterstorey0.9 km
  • Baxterstorey, Fti Consulting0.7 km
  • Bread Street Kitchen & Bar / Street Pizza1.0 km
  • + 577 more
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Retailers - Other

139 nearby
  • Boots (Paternoster)0.7 km
  • Clinton Cards0.9 km
  • Jalaram Enterprise0.8 km
  • PNRT0.8 km
  • Woodbridge Chapel0.9 km
  • + 134 more
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Pub, NightClub

126 nearby
  • Dion0.7 km
  • Old Red Cow0.6 km
  • Patch Bar0.6 km
  • The Paternoster0.7 km
  • The Rising Sun0.6 km
  • + 121 more
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Supermarkets

26 nearby
  • M&S Simply Food, Unit 3A1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • + 21 more
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Takeaway Shop

185 nearby
  • Black Sheep Coffee0.8 km
  • Chao!now0.6 km
  • Chop'D0.7 km
  • Doughnut Time1.0 km
  • Falafel House0.6 km
  • + 180 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

21 nearby
  • Malmaison Hotel0.7 km
  • Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Pauls0.8 km
  • Premier Inn0.9 km
  • Saco1.0 km
  • The Guilford House Hotel1.0 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • City Thameslink0.4 km
  • Farringdon0.4 km
  • London Blackfriars0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.3 km
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.3 km
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.3 km
  • Farringdon Rail Station0.4 km
  • Farringdon Underground Station0.4 km