EC4A 2BJ is an active urban area located 0.3km 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.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 (420 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC4A 2BJ are sourced from Output Area E00000025 (shared with 612 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC4A 2BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC4A 2BJ.
332
39
£ 101,800 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC4A 2BJ 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
EC4A 2BJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 23% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC4A 2BJ. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EC4A 2BJ are high at 420 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.
school Local Schools
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
London Nautical School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
119 nearby- WH Smith0.4 km
- Bankside news0.8 km
- Wagumi0.7 km
- Nelhart News1.0 km
- Argentalia London0.7 km
- + 114 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
20 nearby- Rose and crown1.0 km
- Sea containers london0.7 km
- Rosewood London Hotel0.9 km
- Holiday inn express southwark1.0 km
- Malmaison Hotel0.9 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
125 nearby- The mad hatter hotel0.8 km
- Hat & Tun0.8 km
- The Enterprise1.0 km
- City Pride Public House1.0 km
- Ninth Ward London0.9 km
- + 120 more
Restaurant, Cafe
567 nearby- Aramark, JP Morgan0.3 km
- Jones Day0.2 km
- JP Morgan Client Dining0.3 km
- Kudos0.5 km
- The Glean Restaurant & Bar0.3 km
- + 562 more
Takeaway Shop
192 nearby- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Momo Canteen0.9 km
- Food Hut1.0 km
- ASIAN FUSION0.7 km
- BEIRUT BBQ0.7 km
- + 187 more
Supermarkets
24 nearby- Tesco Express1.0 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Co-operative Food1.0 km
- Waitrose and Partners0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- City Thameslink0.2 km
- London Blackfriars0.5 km
- Farringdon0.7 km
Bus Stops
- City Thameslink Rail Station0.2 km
- London Blackfriars Rail Station0.4 km
- Blackfriars Underground Station0.4 km
- Blackfriars Underground Station0.4 km
- Blackfriars Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EC4A2BJ · Data under Open Government Licence