Postcode Analysis City of London, London

EC4A 1DZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1DZ 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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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates EC4A 1DZ — 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 1DZ 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.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (330 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC4A 1DZ 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 1DZ. 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 1DZ are high at 330 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.

Shoplifting379
Other theft279
Theft from the person188
Violence and sexual offences156
Anti-social behaviour96

school Local Schools

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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.4 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.7 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 Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.8 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils1.0 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 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

128 nearby
  • The Horseshoe Public House0.9 km
  • Viaduct Tavern Public House0.6 km
  • 56 WS Wine Bar & Shop0.7 km
  • Balfour St Bart's0.7 km
  • The Fence0.7 km
  • + 123 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

618 nearby
  • Katsumama0.9 km
  • Luis Cafe0.9 km
  • Machan Kitchen0.9 km
  • T8 Bubble Tea0.9 km
  • The Clerkenwell Kitchen0.9 km
  • + 613 more
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Supermarkets

24 nearby
  • Lily Maila1.0 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Co-operative Food0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.2 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarket0.7 km
  • + 19 more
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Retailers - Other

181 nearby
  • Blacks0.7 km
  • Superdrug0.9 km
  • The Whisky Shop0.8 km
  • HungryPanda Ltd0.7 km
  • Mr G Long0.7 km
  • + 176 more
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Takeaway Shop

182 nearby
  • On The Bab0.6 km
  • The Original Benjys Company0.6 km
  • Pasta Evangelists0.8 km
  • Cafe Plaka0.7 km
  • Zabardast0.6 km
  • + 177 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

26 nearby
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.7 km
  • Doubletree by Hilton (incl Level Restaurant)0.9 km
  • Hoxton Hotel including Hubbard and Bell0.9 km
  • L'oscar London0.7 km
  • NYX Hotel London Holborn0.9 km
  • + 21 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • City Thameslink0.5 km
  • Farringdon0.6 km
  • London Blackfriars0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.2 km
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.3 km
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.3 km