EC4A 1NL is an active urban area on Rolls Buildings, 0.3km 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 1NL offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a administrative centres character: high status management and administration, especially public sector. 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 (444 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC4A 1NL are sourced from Output Area E00000028 (shared with 262 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROLLS BUILDINGS, EC4A 1NL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROLLS BUILDINGS, EC4A 1NL.
219
34
£ 101,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC4A 1NL 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 1NL 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 1NL. 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
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 1NL are high at 444 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 Josephs Catholic Primary School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
London Nautical School
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
127 nearby- The Horseshoe Public House0.9 km
- Viaduct Tavern Public House0.6 km
- Penderel's Oak0.4 km
- Simmons Bar0.7 km
- The Bountiful Cow0.6 km
- + 122 more
Restaurant, Cafe
641 nearby- Katsumama0.9 km
- Luis Cafe0.9 km
- Machan Kitchen1.0 km
- T8 Bubble Tea0.9 km
- The Clerkenwell Kitchen1.0 km
- + 636 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
25 nearby- Premier Inn0.9 km
- The Kingsley Hotel1.0 km
- MIDDLE EIGHT0.7 km
- Club Quarters Hotel0.6 km
- THE LAST JUDGMENT0.1 km
- + 20 more
Retailers - Other
185 nearby- Dartbrooke Coffee0.6 km
- James Gubb0.6 km
- LONDIS0.6 km
- Meads News0.6 km
- Starr Pharmacy0.8 km
- + 180 more
Takeaway Shop
183 nearby- Attendant Cafe0.6 km
- On The Bab0.6 km
- The Original Benjys Company0.6 km
- Caffe Nero0.4 km
- Chancery Lane Fruits0.3 km
- + 178 more
Supermarkets
21 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.2 km
- Sainsburys Supermarket0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- City Thameslink0.5 km
- Farringdon0.6 km
- London Blackfriars0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.3 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.3 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EC4A1NL · Data under Open Government Licence