EC4A 1LR 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 1LR 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 (337 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC4A 1LR are sourced from Output Area E00000028 (shared with 262 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC4A 1LR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC4A 1LR.
219
34
£ 101,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC4A 1LR 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
At 73% private renter occupancy, EC4A 1LR 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC4A 1LR. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EC4A 1LR are high at 337 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
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
Christopher Hatton 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
132 nearby- Napalai Thai Ltd0.8 km
- Ye Olde Mitre0.3 km
- Be At One0.3 km
- The Bridewell Theatre0.5 km
- Karaoke Box0.6 km
- + 127 more
Restaurant, Cafe
641 nearby- Lexington Catering, BT Faraday0.9 km
- L'Express City0.8 km
- Iberica0.6 km
- Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher0.6 km
- Indian City0.5 km
- + 636 more
Takeaway Shop
182 nearby- Piccolo Bar0.8 km
- NAMASTE HOLBORN0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Krispy Kreme Fleet Street0.5 km
- Pret A Manger0.8 km
- + 177 more
Retailers - Other
189 nearby- Jalaram Enterprise0.9 km
- PNRT0.9 km
- Woodbridge Chapel0.9 km
- Zapp0.9 km
- Coco Fresh Tea and Juice1.0 km
- + 184 more
Supermarkets
23 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Lily Maila1.0 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
32 nearby- Malmaison Hotel0.9 km
- Apex Temple Court Hotel0.4 km
- Premier Inn0.8 km
- Citadines Holborn Apart' Hotel1.0 km
- Strand Palace Hotel0.9 km
- + 27 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.6 km
- City Thameslink0.6 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
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Postcode Profile: EC4A1LR · Data under Open Government Licence