EC4Y 1DE is an active urban area on Fleet Street, 0.2km 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.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a global business zone — high status city commuters, mostly in london. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (66% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (500 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC4Y 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00190440 (shared with 388 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FLEET STREET, EC4Y 1DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FLEET STREET, EC4Y 1DE.
232
39
£ 101,800 /yr
72%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC4Y 1DE 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
EC4Y 1DE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 36% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 1DE. The average age is 39.3. 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 1DE are high at 500 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 Alban's Church of England Primary School
London Nautical School
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
100 nearby- Argentalia London0.8 km
- PURPOSE BAR0.8 km
- Smithfield Butchers0.5 km
- Boots The Chemist Ltd0.8 km
- Lucky Voice0.5 km
- + 95 more
Pub, NightClub
120 nearby- Hat & Tun0.9 km
- City Pride Public House1.0 km
- Ninth Ward London1.0 km
- The Old Nick1.0 km
- Hand & Shears Public House0.7 km
- + 115 more
Restaurant, Cafe
531 nearby- CREPE DELICIOUS0.9 km
- Factory0.9 km
- LA CASETTA1.0 km
- Ngon Ngon1.0 km
- Pieminister0.9 km
- + 526 more
Supermarkets
23 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- TESCO0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Co-operative food0.9 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
186 nearby- ASIAN FUSION0.8 km
- BEIRUT BBQ0.8 km
- CHETO'S GRILLED CHEESE0.8 km
- Dope Thai0.8 km
- EVREST FOODSERVICE1.0 km
- + 181 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
19 nearby- Rosewood London Hotel1.0 km
- Malmaison Hotel0.8 km
- Apex Temple Court Hotel0.3 km
- Club Quarters Hotel1.0 km
- THE LAST JUDGMENT0.5 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- City Thameslink0.1 km
- London Blackfriars0.4 km
- Farringdon0.7 km
Bus Stops
- City Thameslink Rail Station0.1 km
- London Blackfriars Rail Station0.3 km
- Blackfriars Underground Station0.3 km
- Blackfriars Underground Station0.3 km
- Blackfriars Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EC4Y1DE · Data under Open Government Licence