Postcode Analysis City of London, London

TOOKS COURT, EC4A 1LB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOOKS COURT, EC4A 1LB.

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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 1LB 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

At 73% private renter occupancy, EC4A 1LB is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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

EC4A 1LB is an active urban area on Tooks Court, 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 1LB 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. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 (317 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £2.1M.

Census 2021 statistics for EC4A 1LB 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 1LB. 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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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 2,090,000

1 sales · Mean £ 2,090,000

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

Crime rates near EC4A 1LB are high at 317 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.

Shoplifting378
Other theft277
Theft from the person192
Violence and sexual offences167
Anti-social behaviour131

school Local Schools

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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.4 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.7 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 pupils0.7 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

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

648 nearby
  • Chicken Ranch1.0 km
  • Maria G's0.7 km
  • Apulia0.8 km
  • Baxterstorey, Fti Consulting0.9 km
  • Caffe Nero0.9 km
  • + 643 more
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Retailers - Other

191 nearby
  • Boots (Paternoster)0.9 km
  • Jalaram Enterprise0.9 km
  • PNRT0.9 km
  • Woodbridge Chapel0.9 km
  • Zapp0.9 km
  • + 186 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

132 nearby
  • Dion0.9 km
  • Old Red Cow0.8 km
  • Patch Bar0.8 km
  • The Paternoster0.9 km
  • The Rising Sun0.8 km
  • + 127 more
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Supermarkets

23 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • Co-Operative Food1.0 km
  • + 18 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

182 nearby
  • Black Sheep Coffee1.0 km
  • Chao!now0.8 km
  • Chop'D0.9 km
  • Falafel House0.8 km
  • Kaleido Rolls1.0 km
  • + 177 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

32 nearby
  • Malmaison Hotel0.9 km
  • Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Pauls0.9 km
  • Premier Inn0.8 km
  • Strand Palace Hotel0.9 km
  • Apex Temple Court Hotel0.4 km
  • + 27 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.2 km
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.2 km
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.2 km