Postcode Analysis City of London, London

FLEET STREET, EC4Y 1BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FLEET STREET, EC4Y 1BT.

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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 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.

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10/10
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10/10
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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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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Other theft235
Theft from the person212
Violence and sexual offences111
Shoplifting110
Anti-social behaviour69

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 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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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
fastfood

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

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
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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