Postcode Analysis City of London, London

CURSITOR STREET, EC4A 1LL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CURSITOR STREET, EC4A 1LL.

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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 1LL 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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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

73% of homes in EC4A 1LL are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. 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 1LL is an active urban area on Cursitor 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.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 (338 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC4A 1LL 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 1LL. 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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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 1LL are high at 338 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 theft275
Theft from the person192
Violence and sexual offences165
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 pupils0.7 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils0.9 km
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London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils1.1 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

191 nearby
  • Kensons News0.9 km
  • HungryPanda Ltd0.6 km
  • Mr G Long0.6 km
  • Mr Michael Graney0.5 km
  • MYCIGARA - HOLBORN0.6 km
  • + 186 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

133 nearby
  • Calthorpe Arms1.0 km
  • The Betsey Trotwood0.8 km
  • The Horseshoe Public House0.9 km
  • Karaoke Box0.6 km
  • The Fable0.5 km
  • + 128 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

653 nearby
  • Baxterstorey, Deutsche Bank, 1ST FLR0.9 km
  • Print Cafe1.0 km
  • Craft House0.9 km
  • Taqueria1.0 km
  • Salaam Namaste0.9 km
  • + 648 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

32 nearby
  • Malmaison Hotel0.9 km
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.6 km
  • Club Quarters Hotel0.5 km
  • THE LAST JUDGMENT0.1 km
  • Premier Inn0.5 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

21 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.2 km
  • Sainsburys0.2 km
  • Amazon Fresh0.2 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarket0.6 km
  • + 16 more
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Takeaway Shop

180 nearby
  • Alchemy Cafe0.7 km
  • Art Coffee & Sandwiches0.7 km
  • Assenheims 560.6 km
  • Itsu0.9 km
  • Pret A Manger (Unit 1)0.9 km
  • + 175 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • City Thameslink0.6 km
  • Farringdon0.6 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