EC4A 1AA is an active urban area located 0.2km from Holborn 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, EC4A 1AA offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. 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. 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 (382 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC4A 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00190440 (shared with 388 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC4A 1AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC4A 1AA.
232
39
£ 101,800 /yr
72%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC4A 1AA 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 EC4A 1AA — age 39, 36% ownership, 62% 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 EC4A 1AA. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EC4A 1AA are high at 382 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
128 nearby- The Betsey Trotwood0.7 km
- The Horseshoe Public House0.8 km
- Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings1.0 km
- Hat & Tun0.5 km
- The Enterprise0.7 km
- + 123 more
Restaurant, Cafe
589 nearby- Salaam Namaste1.0 km
- Clerkenwell Kiosk0.7 km
- Emmanuelle0.8 km
- First Class Cafe0.8 km
- Gather & Gather @ The Ray0.7 km
- + 584 more
Supermarkets
25 nearby- Lily Maila0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Waitrose and Partners0.7 km
- + 20 more
Retailers - Other
137 nearby- The Quality Chop House (Deli)0.9 km
- Argentalia London0.4 km
- PURPOSE BAR0.4 km
- Nelhart News0.9 km
- HungryPanda Ltd0.8 km
- + 132 more
Takeaway Shop
182 nearby- Sushi Daily@Waitrose0.9 km
- ASIAN FUSION0.4 km
- BEIRUT BBQ0.4 km
- CHETO'S GRILLED CHEESE0.4 km
- Dope Thai0.4 km
- + 177 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
22 nearby- MIDDLE EIGHT0.8 km
- Doubletree by Hilton (incl Level Restaurant)1.0 km
- Saco0.9 km
- The Guilford House Hotel0.9 km
- Hoxton Hotel including Hubbard and Bell1.0 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.4 km
- City Thameslink0.5 km
- London Blackfriars0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.2 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.3 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.3 km
- Farringdon Rail Station0.4 km
- Farringdon Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EC4A1AA · Data under Open Government Licence