Postcode Analysis City of London, London

EC4A 1JS House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1JS 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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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EC4A 1JS spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1JS is an active urban area located 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 1JS offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 (350 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC4A 1JS 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 1JS. 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 1JS are high at 350 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 theft319
Theft from the person212
Violence and sexual offences171
Anti-social behaviour144

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 Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.7 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 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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London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

131 nearby
  • Napalai Thai Ltd0.8 km
  • Simmons Bar0.7 km
  • The Bountiful Cow0.6 km
  • The Old Red Lion0.5 km
  • The Queens Head0.6 km
  • + 126 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

621 nearby
  • Lexington Catering, BT Faraday0.9 km
  • L'Express City0.7 km
  • Hub by Premier Inn Clerkenwell0.8 km
  • Granger & Co0.9 km
  • The Bowler0.9 km
  • + 616 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

181 nearby
  • Piccolo Bar0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Momo Canteen1.0 km
  • Food Hut1.0 km
  • FRANCO MANCA0.7 km
  • + 176 more
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Retailers - Other

180 nearby
  • The Quality Chop House (Deli)0.9 km
  • WH Smith0.8 km
  • Wagumi0.9 km
  • Nelhart News1.0 km
  • HungryPanda Ltd0.7 km
  • + 175 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

29 nearby
  • Sea containers london1.0 km
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.7 km
  • Buckingham Hotel1.0 km
  • Doubletree by Hilton (incl Level Restaurant)0.9 km
  • The Bloomsbury Park Hotel1.0 km
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

23 nearby
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
  • Waitrose and Partners0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.2 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Farringdon0.5 km
  • City Thameslink0.5 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