Postcode Analysis City of London, London

EC4A 2AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC4A 2AL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

332

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 101,800 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: EC4A 2AL 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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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EC4A 2AL spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

EC4A 2AL is an active urban area located 0.2km from Farringdon in City and County of the City of London. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Farringdon Without ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

The people who live in EC4A 2AL are typical of a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. 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. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (454 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC4A 2AL are sourced from Output Area E00000025 (shared with 612 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 2AL. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.0%
Asian / British Asian18.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed8.4%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 51%
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.

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

Crime rates near EC4A 2AL are high at 454 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and theft from the person. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft271
Theft from the person215
Violence and sexual offences146
Shoplifting110
Public order73

school Local Schools

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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.8 km
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London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils0.9 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils1.0 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils1.1 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils1.2 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils1.2 km
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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils1.2 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

100 nearby
  • Just Eat For Business0.3 km
  • Argentalia London0.8 km
  • PURPOSE BAR0.8 km
  • Nelhart News0.9 km
  • Smithfield Butchers0.5 km
  • + 95 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

121 nearby
  • Little Fable0.2 km
  • The Lamb And Trotter0.6 km
  • Hat & Tun0.9 km
  • City Pride Public House1.0 km
  • Ninth Ward London0.9 km
  • + 116 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

531 nearby
  • Comcas Services Limited0.9 km
  • The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn0.7 km
  • 26 Furnival Street0.5 km
  • Atalian Servest Food Company0.8 km
  • Bartlett Mitchell0.7 km
  • + 526 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

187 nearby
  • Coopers0.4 km
  • Wasabi0.5 km
  • ASIAN FUSION0.8 km
  • BEIRUT BBQ0.8 km
  • CHETO'S GRILLED CHEESE0.8 km
  • + 182 more
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Supermarkets

23 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • TESCO0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Co-operative food0.9 km
  • + 18 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

19 nearby
  • Malmaison Hotel0.8 km
  • Rosewood London Hotel1.0 km
  • Holiday inn express southwark1.0 km
  • Apex Temple Court Hotel0.3 km
  • Westin London City0.8 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • City Thameslink0.1 km
  • London Blackfriars0.4 km
  • Farringdon0.6 km

Bus Stops

  • City Thameslink Rail Station0.1 km
  • London Blackfriars Rail Station0.3 km
  • Blackfriars Underground Station0.3 km
  • Blackfriars Underground Station0.3 km
  • Blackfriars Underground Station0.3 km