Postcode Analysis City of London, London

NEW FETTER LANE, EC4A 1AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW FETTER LANE, EC4A 1AN.

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Population

232

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 101,800 /yr

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Employed

72%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: EC4A 1AN 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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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates EC4A 1AN — age 39, 36% ownership, 62% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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

EC4A 1AN is an active urban area on New Fetter Lane, 0.2km 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.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. 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. 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 (380 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC4A 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00190440 (shared with 388 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 EC4A 1AN. 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

White / British74.0%
Asian / British Asian15.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed10.8%

Economic Activity

72%Active
FT: 66%
Unemployed: 1%
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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 1AN are high at 380 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.

Shoplifting513
Other theft337
Theft from the person229
Violence and sexual offences157
Anti-social behaviour105

school Local Schools

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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.4 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.8 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.8 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.9 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils1.0 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils1.0 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils1.0 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

564 nearby
  • Baxterstorey, Deutsche Bank, 1ST FLR0.9 km
  • Dragonfly Cafe1.0 km
  • Fora1.0 km
  • Print Cafe0.9 km
  • Caravan Exmouth Market1.0 km
  • + 559 more
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Takeaway Shop

179 nearby
  • Pret A Manger0.9 km
  • Pret A Manger0.3 km
  • Alchemy Cafe0.5 km
  • Art Coffee & Sandwiches0.5 km
  • Assenheims 560.4 km
  • + 174 more
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Retailers - Other

133 nearby
  • Lucky Voice0.3 km
  • Kalmak chemist ltd1.0 km
  • Boots The Chemist Ltd0.2 km
  • Jalaram Enterprise0.8 km
  • PNRT0.8 km
  • + 128 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

126 nearby
  • The Hercules Pillars0.9 km
  • Karaoke Box0.4 km
  • The Fable0.3 km
  • Fabric0.5 km
  • Lazybones0.5 km
  • + 121 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

18 nearby
  • Malmaison Hotel0.7 km
  • Apex Temple Court Hotel0.4 km
  • Me Hotel0.9 km
  • Sea containers london1.0 km
  • Premier Inn0.9 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

24 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Sainsburys0.2 km
  • Amazon Fresh0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • + 19 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.3 km
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.3 km
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.3 km
  • Farringdon Rail Station0.4 km
  • City Thameslink Rail Station0.4 km