Postcode Analysis City of London, London

FURNIVAL STREET, EC4A 1JQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FURNIVAL STREET, EC4A 1JQ.

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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 1JQ 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

EC4A 1JQ 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. Property prices are trending down 17.7% year-on-year.

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

EC4A 1JQ is an active urban area on Furnival Street, 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.

For renters and young professionals, EC4A 1JQ offers 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 (282 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £650k, down 17.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EC4A 1JQ 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 1JQ. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 605,000

7 sales · Mean £ 562,571

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

Crime rates near EC4A 1JQ are high at 282 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.

Shoplifting433
Other theft282
Theft from the person195
Anti-social behaviour162
Violence and sexual offences156

school Local Schools

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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.3 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.6 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.7 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.7 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 pupils0.9 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils1.1 km
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Thomas Coram Centre

Outstanding128 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

135 nearby
  • Cafe Kick1.0 km
  • The Exmouth Arms0.9 km
  • Napalai Thai Ltd0.8 km
  • Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings0.9 km
  • Simmons Bar0.7 km
  • + 130 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

626 nearby
  • Caffe Nero1.0 km
  • Chicken Ranch0.9 km
  • Macellaio Roberto Costa1.0 km
  • PHO GA1.0 km
  • The Kolossi1.0 km
  • + 621 more
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Takeaway Shop

180 nearby
  • Piccolo Bar0.8 km
  • Sushi Daily@Waitrose1.0 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Momo Canteen0.9 km
  • Food Hut1.0 km
  • + 175 more
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Retailers - Other

183 nearby
  • The Quality Chop House (Deli)0.8 km
  • WH Smith0.8 km
  • Nelhart News1.0 km
  • HungryPanda Ltd0.7 km
  • Mr G Long0.7 km
  • + 178 more
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Supermarkets

24 nearby
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
  • Waitrose and Partners0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.2 km
  • + 19 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

28 nearby
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.7 km
  • Bedford Hotel - Botanica restaurant and bar1.0 km
  • Buckingham Hotel1.0 km
  • Doubletree by Hilton (incl Level Restaurant)0.9 km
  • The Bloomsbury Park Hotel1.0 km
  • + 23 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.5 km
  • City Thameslink0.6 km
  • London Blackfriars0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.1 km
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.2 km
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.2 km
  • Farringdon Underground Station0.5 km
  • Farringdon Underground Station0.5 km