EC4Y 1BJ is an active urban area located 0.3km from Temple, Inner 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, EC4Y 1BJ 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 (443 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC4Y 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00000025 (shared with 612 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC4Y 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC4Y 1BJ.
332
39
£ 101,800 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC4Y 1BJ 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EC4Y 1BJ spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. 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 EC4Y 1BJ. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EC4Y 1BJ are high at 443 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 Clement Danes CofE Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
London Nautical School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
130 nearby- WH Smith0.5 km
- Bankside news0.8 km
- Wagumi0.6 km
- Argentalia London0.7 km
- PURPOSE BAR0.7 km
- + 125 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
20 nearby- Rose and crown1.0 km
- Sea containers london0.7 km
- Malmaison Hotel1.0 km
- Apex Temple Court Hotel0.1 km
- MIDDLE EIGHT0.8 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
117 nearby- The mad hatter hotel0.8 km
- Hat & Tun0.9 km
- The Enterprise0.9 km
- Ninth Ward London0.9 km
- Karaoke Box0.6 km
- + 112 more
Restaurant, Cafe
619 nearby- Aramark, JP Morgan0.3 km
- Jones Day0.2 km
- JP Morgan Client Dining0.3 km
- Kudos0.6 km
- The Glean Restaurant & Bar0.4 km
- + 614 more
Takeaway Shop
178 nearby- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- ASIAN FUSION0.7 km
- BEIRUT BBQ0.7 km
- CHETO'S GRILLED CHEESE0.7 km
- Dope Thai0.7 km
- + 173 more
Supermarkets
22 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Sainsburys0.5 km
- Amazon Fresh0.5 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- City Thameslink0.4 km
- London Blackfriars0.5 km
- Farringdon0.7 km
Bus Stops
- City Thameslink Rail Station0.4 km
- Blackfriars Underground Station0.5 km
- London Blackfriars Rail Station0.5 km
- Temple Underground Station0.5 km
- Blackfriars Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: EC4Y1BJ · Data under Open Government Licence