Postcode Analysis City of London, London

BREAMS BUILDINGS, EC4A 1DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BREAMS BUILDINGS, EC4A 1DT.

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Population

219

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 101,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EC4A 1DT 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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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

73% of homes in EC4A 1DT are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand. Property prices are trending down 2.6% year-on-year.

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

EC4A 1DT is an active urban area on Breams Buildings, 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.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 (453 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £580k, down 2.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EC4A 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00000028 (shared with 262 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 1DT. 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

White / British57.8%
Asian / British Asian30.7%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed8.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 625,000

7 sales · Mean £ 792,535

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

Crime rates near EC4A 1DT are high at 453 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.

Shoplifting398
Other theft325
Theft from the person211
Violence and sexual offences151
Anti-social behaviour90

school Local Schools

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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.5 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.6 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.7 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.7 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.7 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.9 km
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London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils1.1 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

133 nearby
  • The Horseshoe Public House0.9 km
  • Scottish Malt Whisky Society0.5 km
  • The One Tun0.5 km
  • Balls Brothers Shoe Lane0.3 km
  • Be At One Farringdon0.9 km
  • + 128 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

665 nearby
  • Costa1.0 km
  • Katsumama0.9 km
  • Luis Cafe0.9 km
  • Machan Kitchen0.9 km
  • T8 Bubble Tea0.9 km
  • + 660 more
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Retailers - Other

194 nearby
  • AHA Bazaar0.6 km
  • ARIA GOLDEN GRILL0.5 km
  • Farringdon Road Post Office & Convenience Store0.6 km
  • RICO BURRITO0.5 km
  • Co-operative Food Group0.7 km
  • + 189 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

32 nearby
  • The Rookery0.8 km
  • The Zetter Hotel0.9 km
  • Travelodge0.9 km
  • Me Hotel0.7 km
  • Sea containers london0.9 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

22 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • TESCO0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.3 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarket0.7 km
  • + 17 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

184 nearby
  • Brazilian Salads0.5 km
  • Burger Makers0.6 km
  • Food Gangnam Style0.5 km
  • JINJJA0.4 km
  • Med Wraps0.5 km
  • + 179 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • City Thameslink0.6 km
  • Farringdon0.6 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