Postcode Analysis City of London, London

FETTER LANE, EC4A 1EP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FETTER LANE, EC4A 1EP.

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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 1EP 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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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 1EP — age 39, 36% ownership, 62% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £490k.

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

EC4A 1EP is an active urban area on Fetter Lane, 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 1EP 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 (342 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £490k.

Census 2021 statistics for EC4A 1EP 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 1EP. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 490,000

2 sales · Mean £ 490,000

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

Crime rates near EC4A 1EP are high at 342 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 theft305
Theft from the person200
Violence and sexual offences147
Anti-social behaviour112

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 pupils1.1 km
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London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

594 nearby
  • Pret A Manger1.0 km
  • Lexington Catering, BT Faraday0.8 km
  • L'Express City0.7 km
  • Iberica0.6 km
  • Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher0.6 km
  • + 589 more
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Pub, NightClub

128 nearby
  • Napalai Thai Ltd0.7 km
  • Ye Olde Mitre0.2 km
  • Be At One0.2 km
  • The Bridewell Theatre0.5 km
  • Karaoke Box0.5 km
  • + 123 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

183 nearby
  • Piccolo Bar0.7 km
  • NAMASTE HOLBORN0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • Krispy Kreme Fleet Street0.4 km
  • Pret A Manger0.7 km
  • + 178 more
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Retailers - Other

138 nearby
  • Jalaram Enterprise0.9 km
  • PNRT0.9 km
  • Woodbridge Chapel0.9 km
  • Zapp0.8 km
  • INDI SUPPLEMENTS LTD1.0 km
  • + 133 more
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Supermarkets

25 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
  • Lily Maila0.9 km
  • + 20 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

23 nearby
  • Malmaison Hotel0.8 km
  • Apex Temple Court Hotel0.4 km
  • Saco0.9 km
  • The Guilford House Hotel1.0 km
  • Premier Inn0.8 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • City Thameslink0.5 km
  • Farringdon0.5 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
  • Farringdon Rail Station0.5 km
  • Farringdon Underground Station0.5 km