Postcode Analysis City of London, London

EC4A 1BG House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1BG 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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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

No single demographic signal dominates EC4A 1BG — age 39, 36% ownership, 62% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1BG is an active urban area located 0.3km 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 1BG 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. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 (345 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC4A 1BG 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 1BG. 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 1BG are high at 345 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.

Shoplifting503
Other theft307
Theft from the person207
Violence and sexual offences150
Anti-social behaviour114

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 Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.8 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 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 pupils1.1 km
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London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

126 nearby
  • The Horseshoe Public House0.8 km
  • Ye Olde Mitre0.2 km
  • Be At One0.2 km
  • The Bridewell Theatre0.4 km
  • Karaoke Box0.5 km
  • + 121 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

586 nearby
  • Katsumama0.9 km
  • Luis Cafe0.9 km
  • Machan Kitchen0.9 km
  • T8 Bubble Tea0.9 km
  • The Clerkenwell Kitchen0.9 km
  • + 581 more
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Supermarkets

26 nearby
  • Lily Maila0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • + 21 more
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Retailers - Other

133 nearby
  • 1 rebel1.0 km
  • Kalmak chemist ltd1.0 km
  • Boots UK0.4 km
  • PROOF DRINKS LTD0.2 km
  • Science In Sport0.3 km
  • + 128 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

181 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • Krispy Kreme Fleet Street0.4 km
  • Pret A Manger0.7 km
  • Alchemy Cafe0.5 km
  • Art Coffee & Sandwiches0.6 km
  • + 176 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

23 nearby
  • Malmaison Hotel0.8 km
  • Apex Temple Court Hotel0.3 km
  • Premier Inn0.9 km
  • Me Hotel0.8 km
  • The Rookery0.6 km
  • + 18 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 Station0.5 km
  • Farringdon Rail Station0.5 km