EC4Y 7AJ is an active urban area located 0.2km from Middle Temple 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 7AJ offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 (418 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC4Y 7AJ are sourced from Output Area E00000025 (shared with 612 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC4Y 7AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC4Y 7AJ.
332
39
£ 101,800 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC4Y 7AJ 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 7AJ — 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 7AJ. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EC4Y 7AJ are high at 418 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
London Nautical School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
Oasis Academy Johanna
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
176 nearby- Smithfield Butchers0.9 km
- Boots The Chemist Ltd0.7 km
- Just Eat For Business0.7 km
- WH Smith0.6 km
- Bankside news0.8 km
- + 171 more
Pub, NightClub
105 nearby- The Old Nick0.8 km
- The Square Pig0.9 km
- The Butcher's Hook And Cleaver1.0 km
- Beduin0.9 km
- Little Fable0.6 km
- + 100 more
Restaurant, Cafe
647 nearby- ITV Waterhouse Square0.6 km
- LOCKY'S0.7 km
- Maoz Flalfel Schnitzel0.7 km
- Ferrari's Snack Bar0.9 km
- Le Bar1.0 km
- + 642 more
Supermarkets
19 nearby- TESCO0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
168 nearby- Pret A Manger0.7 km
- Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.8 km
- Coopers0.5 km
- Wasabi0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- + 163 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
23 nearby- Rose and crown0.9 km
- Sea containers london0.6 km
- MIDDLE EIGHT0.7 km
- Hoxton Hotel including Hubbard and Bell0.9 km
- L'oscar London0.9 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- City Thameslink0.6 km
- London Blackfriars0.6 km
- Farringdon0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Temple Underground Station0.3 km
- Temple Underground Station0.3 km
- Temple Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EC4Y7AJ · Data under Open Government Licence