Postcode Analysis City of London, London

EC4A 2BE House Prices & Local Information

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

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 2BE 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 2BE 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 2BE is an active urban area located 0.2km from Farringdon 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 2BE offers 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. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (423 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC4A 2BE 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 2BE. 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 2BE are high at 423 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 theft286
Theft from the person219
Violence and sexual offences147
Shoplifting110
Public order75

school Local Schools

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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.7 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 pupils1.1 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 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

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

108 nearby
  • Argentalia London0.7 km
  • PURPOSE BAR0.7 km
  • Smithfield Butchers0.5 km
  • Boots The Chemist Ltd0.7 km
  • Lucky Voice0.5 km
  • + 103 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

120 nearby
  • Hat & Tun0.9 km
  • City Pride Public House1.0 km
  • Ninth Ward London0.9 km
  • The Old Nick0.9 km
  • Hand & Shears Public House0.7 km
  • + 115 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

530 nearby
  • CREPE DELICIOUS0.9 km
  • Factory0.9 km
  • LA CASETTA1.0 km
  • Ngon Ngon0.9 km
  • Pieminister0.9 km
  • + 525 more
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Supermarkets

24 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • TESCO0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Waitrose and Partners1.0 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km
  • + 19 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

189 nearby
  • ASIAN FUSION0.7 km
  • BEIRUT BBQ0.7 km
  • CHETO'S GRILLED CHEESE0.7 km
  • Dope Thai0.7 km
  • EVREST FOODSERVICE0.9 km
  • + 184 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

18 nearby
  • Rosewood London Hotel0.9 km
  • Malmaison Hotel0.8 km
  • Westin London City0.8 km
  • Club Quarters Hotel0.9 km
  • THE LAST JUDGMENT0.5 km
  • + 13 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