EC4Y 1BT is an active urban area on Fleet Street, 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.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (397 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC4Y 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00000025 (shared with 612 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FLEET STREET, EC4Y 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FLEET STREET, EC4Y 1BT.
332
39
£ 101,800 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC4Y 1BT 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
No single demographic signal dominates EC4Y 1BT — age 39, 23% ownership, 68% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1BT. 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 EC4Y 1BT are high at 397 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
173 nearby- Bonraw Foods Ltd1.0 km
- Argos Distributors0.5 km
- Corner Shop & Stationers0.9 km
- Fabrique0.8 km
- Lolas Cupcakes0.5 km
- + 168 more
Restaurant, Cafe
617 nearby- Beboz Italian Street Food0.7 km
- Canton Element0.9 km
- Catalyst Cafe And Coffee Roasters0.7 km
- Dapur0.9 km
- Hiba Express0.8 km
- + 612 more
Supermarkets
20 nearby- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
172 nearby- Greggs0.5 km
- Kung Food0.9 km
- Papa John’s Pizza0.9 km
- Sam's Chinese Express0.8 km
- Subway0.9 km
- + 167 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
18 nearby- The Rookery0.9 km
- Strand Palace Hotel0.8 km
- Rosewood London Hotel0.7 km
- Rose and crown1.0 km
- Sea containers london0.7 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
115 nearby- Scottish Malt Whisky Society0.6 km
- The One Tun0.7 km
- Balls Brothers Shoe Lane0.3 km
- Be At One Farringdon1.0 km
- Sports Bar & Grill Farringdon0.9 km
- + 110 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- City Thameslink0.4 km
- London Blackfriars0.6 km
- Farringdon0.8 km
Bus Stops
- City Thameslink Rail Station0.4 km
- Temple Underground Station0.5 km
- Temple Underground Station0.5 km
- Temple Underground Station0.5 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: EC4Y1BT · Data under Open Government Licence