EC2A 4XH is a lively urban neighbourhood on Holywell Row, 0.3km from Shoreditch (St. Leonard Shoreditch) in Hackney. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Hoxton East & Shoreditch ward and the Hackney South and Shoreditch constituency.
EC2A 4XH is a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a administrative centres zone — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hackney. Employment levels are high (67% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (396 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC2A 4XH are sourced from Output Area E00183853 (shared with 102 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLYWELL ROW, EC2A 4XH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLYWELL ROW, EC2A 4XH.
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30
£ 0 /yr
78%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2A 4XH 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
EC2A 4XH is a young, economically active community — 78% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 30, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC2A 4XH. The average age is 29.8. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EC2A 4XH are high at 396 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Central Foundation Boys' School
St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School
Virginia Primary School
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Columbia Market Nursery School
New Regent's College
St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
133 nearby- 93 Feet East0.8 km
- Exit Bar0.8 km
- Devonshire Terrace0.7 km
- Astronomer0.6 km
- Kings Stores Public House0.6 km
- + 128 more
Restaurant, Cafe
850 nearby- 24 KARAK0.8 km
- Coffee Matters0.8 km
- Dark Sugars Chocolates0.8 km
- E1 Fancy Ltd, Taste of Thai, Fancy Thai & Thai Lane0.8 km
- The Monsoon0.8 km
- + 845 more
Takeaway Shop
242 nearby- High Grade0.7 km
- Htein Lin0.8 km
- Ji The Chicken Shop, Fries Chicken, Fries Cooked Rice, Cooked Noodles0.9 km
- Sushi Masuta Ltd0.9 km
- Kebab House0.7 km
- + 237 more
Supermarkets
22 nearby- Co-operative0.8 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- + 17 more
Retailers - Other
141 nearby- Alhikma Ltd0.7 km
- D. Confectioners0.2 km
- Truparadise0.4 km
- Utopia Drinks London0.2 km
- AM 2 PM Convenience Store0.8 km
- + 136 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
20 nearby- Point a Hotels Liverpool Street Restaurant0.4 km
- The Montcalm Royal London House0.3 km
- Z Shoreditch0.6 km
- Andaz Hotel0.6 km
- Pan Pacific Hotel & Plaza0.7 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shoreditch High Street0.5 km
- Old Street0.5 km
- London Liverpool Street0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Old Street Underground Station0.4 km
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