Postcode Analysis City of London, London

EC4Y 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC4Y 1BN.

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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: EC4Y 1BN 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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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

EC4Y 1BN 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.

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

EC4Y 1BN is an active urban area located 0.2km 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 1BN offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. 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 (436 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC4Y 1BN 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 EC4Y 1BN. 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.

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

Crime rates near EC4Y 1BN are high at 436 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 theft253
Theft from the person237
Shoplifting130
Violence and sexual offences118
Anti-social behaviour75

school Local Schools

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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.7 km
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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 pupils0.8 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.9 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils1.0 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils1.0 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

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Retailers - Other

171 nearby
  • WH Smith0.5 km
  • Bankside news0.8 km
  • Wagumi0.6 km
  • Dartbrooke Coffee0.8 km
  • James Gubb0.8 km
  • + 166 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

19 nearby
  • Rose and crown1.0 km
  • Sea containers london0.7 km
  • Malmaison Hotel1.0 km
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.8 km
  • Apex Temple Court Hotel0.1 km
  • + 14 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

117 nearby
  • The mad hatter hotel0.8 km
  • Karaoke Box0.6 km
  • The Fable0.5 km
  • Fabric0.8 km
  • Lazybones0.8 km
  • + 112 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

624 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
  • + 619 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

176 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • Cafe Plaka0.9 km
  • Zabardast0.9 km
  • Alchemy Cafe0.5 km
  • Art Coffee & Sandwiches0.5 km
  • + 171 more
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Supermarkets

21 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.9 km
  • Waitrose0.7 km
  • Sainsburys0.5 km
  • Amazon Fresh0.5 km
  • TESCO0.5 km
  • + 16 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
  • Temple Underground Station0.5 km
  • Blackfriars Underground Station0.5 km
  • London Blackfriars Rail Station0.5 km
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.5 km