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.
EC4A 1JS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC4A 1JS.
232
39
£ 101,800 /yr
72%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
St Clement Danes CofE 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
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
London Nautical School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: EC4A1JS · Data under Open Government Licence