EC4Y 1HT is an active urban area located 0.3km from Temple, The 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 (403 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC4Y 1HT are sourced from Output Area E00000025 (shared with 612 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC4Y 1HT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC4Y 1HT.
332
39
£ 101,800 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC4Y 1HT 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 1HT — 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 1HT. 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 1HT are high at 403 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
St Clement Danes CofE 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
Restaurant, Cafe
588 nearby- Piazza1.0 km
- CREPE DELICIOUS0.8 km
- Factory0.8 km
- LA CASETTA0.9 km
- Ngon Ngon0.9 km
- + 583 more
Takeaway Shop
182 nearby- Momo Canteen1.0 km
- ASIAN FUSION0.7 km
- BEIRUT BBQ0.7 km
- CHETO'S GRILLED CHEESE0.7 km
- Dope Thai0.7 km
- + 177 more
Retailers - Other
119 nearby- Argentalia London0.7 km
- PURPOSE BAR0.7 km
- Boots the Chemist1.0 km
- 1 rebel0.7 km
- Curry on naanstop0.8 km
- + 114 more
Pub, NightClub
122 nearby- Hat & Tun0.9 km
- The Enterprise1.0 km
- City Pride Public House1.0 km
- Ninth Ward London0.9 km
- Penderel's Oak0.7 km
- + 117 more
Supermarkets
24 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.4 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsburys Supermarket0.9 km
- Co-Operative Food0.7 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
21 nearby- Rosewood London Hotel0.8 km
- Holiday inn express southwark1.0 km
- MIDDLE EIGHT0.9 km
- Club Quarters Hotel0.8 km
- THE LAST JUDGMENT0.3 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- City Thameslink0.3 km
- London Blackfriars0.5 km
- Farringdon0.7 km
Bus Stops
- City Thameslink Rail Station0.3 km
- London Blackfriars Rail Station0.4 km
- Blackfriars Underground Station0.4 km
- Blackfriars Underground Station0.4 km
- Blackfriars Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EC4Y1HT · Data under Open Government Licence