EC4A 1BL is an active urban area located 0.3km from Temple, Inner in City and County of the City of London. Administratively it sits within Farringdon Without ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a global business zone — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 (494 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC4A 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00000028 (shared with 262 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC4A 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC4A 1BL.
219
34
£ 101,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC4A 1BL 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
EC4A 1BL is a high-turnover rental hub — with 73% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. 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 1BL. 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
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 1BL are high at 494 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
London Nautical School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
180 nearby- Argentalia London0.7 km
- PURPOSE BAR0.7 km
- Boots the Chemist0.7 km
- Clockwork Pharmacy Plc0.8 km
- H20 MEDIA LTD0.9 km
- + 175 more
Pub, NightClub
122 nearby- Hat & Tun0.8 km
- The Enterprise0.8 km
- City Pride Public House1.0 km
- Ninth Ward London0.9 km
- Penderel's Oak0.5 km
- + 117 more
Restaurant, Cafe
646 nearby- CREPE DELICIOUS0.8 km
- Factory0.8 km
- Faros0.9 km
- LA CASETTA0.9 km
- Ngon Ngon0.9 km
- + 641 more
Supermarkets
21 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.4 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Sainsburys Supermarket0.9 km
- Co-operative Food0.8 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
179 nearby- ASIAN FUSION0.7 km
- BEIRUT BBQ0.7 km
- CHETO'S GRILLED CHEESE0.7 km
- Dope Thai0.7 km
- EVREST FOODSERVICE0.9 km
- + 174 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
21 nearby- Rosewood London Hotel0.6 km
- MIDDLE EIGHT0.7 km
- Club Quarters Hotel0.6 km
- THE LAST JUDGMENT0.1 km
- Premier Inn0.4 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- City Thameslink0.5 km
- London Blackfriars0.7 km
- Farringdon0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.4 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.4 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.4 km
- Temple Underground Station0.5 km
- Temple Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: EC4A1BL · Data under Open Government Licence