Postcode Analysis City of London, London

FLEET STREET, EC4A 2BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FLEET STREET, EC4A 2BU.

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 2BU 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

EC4A 2BU 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. Property prices average £450k.

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

EC4A 2BU 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.

For renters and young professionals, EC4A 2BU offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 (399 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £450k.

Census 2021 statistics for EC4A 2BU 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 2BU. 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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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 450,000

1 sales · Mean £ 450,000

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

Crime rates near EC4A 2BU are high at 399 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 theft288
Theft from the person209
Violence and sexual offences151
Shoplifting111
Public order96

school Local Schools

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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.7 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.8 km
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London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils0.9 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils1.0 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils1.0 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils1.1 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils1.2 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

583 nearby
  • John Charlick Foods0.9 km
  • Stem + Glory0.7 km
  • Cubana Smithfield0.6 km
  • Pastan0.8 km
  • Vinoteca0.7 km
  • + 578 more
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Supermarkets

25 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.4 km
  • Sainsburys Supermarket0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Waitrose and Partners0.9 km
  • + 20 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

187 nearby
  • Cafe Plaka1.0 km
  • Zabardast0.9 km
  • Buy & Bite0.7 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • FRANCO MANCA1.0 km
  • + 182 more
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Retailers - Other

120 nearby
  • Bhavini's News0.8 km
  • Oliver Bonas, Unit 240.8 km
  • HungryPanda Ltd0.9 km
  • Mr G Long0.9 km
  • Mr Michael Graney0.8 km
  • + 115 more
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Pub, NightClub

124 nearby
  • 16WS Wine Bar0.5 km
  • Bishops Finger0.6 km
  • Club Gascon0.7 km
  • Piano Smithfield0.8 km
  • The Long Lane (Bar)0.8 km
  • + 119 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

19 nearby
  • Westin London City0.9 km
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.9 km
  • Club Quarters Hotel0.8 km
  • THE LAST JUDGMENT0.3 km
  • Premier Inn0.2 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • City Thameslink0.3 km
  • London Blackfriars0.5 km
  • Farringdon0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • City Thameslink Rail Station0.3 km
  • London Blackfriars Rail Station0.4 km
  • Blackfriars Underground Station0.4 km
  • Blackfriars Underground Station0.4 km
  • Blackfriars Underground Station0.4 km