EC4A 2BP is an active urban area on Fleet Street, 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 (425 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC4A 2BP are sourced from Output Area E00000025 (shared with 612 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FLEET STREET, EC4A 2BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FLEET STREET, EC4A 2BP.
332
39
£ 101,800 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC4A 2BP 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 2BP 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 2BP. 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
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 2BP are high at 425 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
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
127 nearby- The Betsey Trotwood1.0 km
- All Bar One0.9 km
- The Polish Bar (Na Zdrowie)0.9 km
- The Red Rooms1.0 km
- Brewdog0.3 km
- + 122 more
Retailers - Other
120 nearby- Barbican News0.7 km
- Details0.7 km
- Dartbrooke Coffee0.8 km
- James Gubb0.8 km
- LONDIS0.8 km
- + 115 more
Restaurant, Cafe
577 nearby- Brothers Cafe0.8 km
- Artizian Catering, Commerzbank1.0 km
- BaxterStorey @ Farrer & Co0.8 km
- Cafe 540.8 km
- Caffe Nero0.9 km
- + 572 more
Takeaway Shop
190 nearby- Attendant Cafe0.7 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Holy Smoke0.6 km
- Pasteria0.7 km
- Garbanzos Falafel & Hummus Bar0.2 km
- + 185 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
19 nearby- Rosewood London Hotel0.8 km
- Malmaison Hotel0.9 km
- Apex Temple Court Hotel0.1 km
- Rose and crown1.0 km
- Sea containers london0.7 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
25 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
- Sainsburys0.4 km
- Amazon Fresh0.6 km
- + 20 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- City Thameslink0.3 km
- London Blackfriars0.5 km
- Farringdon0.6 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: EC4A2BP · Data under Open Government Licence