EC4A 1HP is an active urban area on Breams Buildings, 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 1HP offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. 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 (455 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC4A 1HP are sourced from Output Area E00000028 (shared with 262 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BREAMS BUILDINGS, EC4A 1HP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BREAMS BUILDINGS, EC4A 1HP.
219
34
£ 101,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC4A 1HP 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 1HP 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 1HP. 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
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EC4A 1HP are high at 455 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.
school Local Schools
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
London Nautical School
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
188 nearby- Just Eat For Business0.5 km
- Blacks0.8 km
- Superdrug0.9 km
- The Whisky Shop0.9 km
- Boots The Chemist0.9 km
- + 183 more
Pub, NightClub
131 nearby- Little Fable0.5 km
- The Lamb And Trotter0.9 km
- Viaduct Tavern Public House0.6 km
- 56 WS Wine Bar & Shop0.8 km
- Balfour St Bart's0.8 km
- + 126 more
Restaurant, Cafe
649 nearby- BARN JU0.6 km
- Blank Street0.6 km
- Blank Street Coffee0.6 km
- Comcas Services Limited0.4 km
- Little Venice Cafe0.6 km
- + 644 more
Takeaway Shop
181 nearby- Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.6 km
- Coopers0.2 km
- Wasabi0.2 km
- On The Bab0.6 km
- The Original Benjys Company0.6 km
- + 176 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
28 nearby- Malmaison Hotel0.9 km
- Lancaster Hotel1.0 km
- Travelodge0.9 km
- Me Hotel0.7 km
- The Rookery0.8 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
22 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- TESCO1.0 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.5 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- City Thameslink0.5 km
- Farringdon0.6 km
- London Blackfriars0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.3 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.3 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EC4A1HP · Data under Open Government Licence