Postcode Analysis City of London, London

EC4Y 1EL House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 1EL 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 1EL 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 1EL is an active urban area located 0.3km 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.

For renters and young professionals, EC4Y 1EL 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 (473 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC4Y 1EL 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 1EL. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near EC4Y 1EL are high at 473 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 theft309
Theft from the person231
Violence and sexual offences165
Shoplifting96
Public order90

school Local Schools

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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.8 km
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London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils0.8 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.9 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils1.1 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils1.1 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils1.1 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 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

113 nearby
  • Nelhart News1.0 km
  • Smithfield Butchers0.6 km
  • Boots The Chemist Ltd0.7 km
  • Just Eat For Business0.4 km
  • 1 rebel0.7 km
  • + 108 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

549 nearby
  • Piazza0.9 km
  • Gate Grill House1.0 km
  • The Shield Cafe1.0 km
  • ITV Waterhouse Square0.5 km
  • LOCKY'S0.5 km
  • + 544 more
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Supermarkets

24 nearby
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
  • TESCO0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Tesco Express0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • + 19 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

185 nearby
  • Momo Canteen0.9 km
  • Food Hut1.0 km
  • Pret A Manger0.6 km
  • Dose Espresso0.7 km
  • Geranium0.9 km
  • + 180 more
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Pub, NightClub

118 nearby
  • The Old Nick0.9 km
  • Hand & Shears Public House0.8 km
  • The Butcher's Hook And Cleaver0.7 km
  • Beduin0.6 km
  • Little Fable0.3 km
  • + 113 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

20 nearby
  • Holiday inn express southwark0.9 km
  • Malmaison Hotel0.9 km
  • Me Hotel0.9 km
  • Westin London City0.8 km
  • MIDDLE EIGHT1.0 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • City Thameslink0.2 km
  • London Blackfriars0.4 km
  • Farringdon0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • City Thameslink Rail Station0.2 km
  • London Blackfriars Rail Station0.3 km
  • Blackfriars Underground Station0.3 km
  • Blackfriars Underground Station0.3 km
  • Blackfriars Underground Station0.3 km