EC4A 1BT is an active urban area on Fetter Lane, 0.3km from Temple, Inner 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 1BT offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 73% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of City of London. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (470 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC4A 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00000028 (shared with 262 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FETTER LANE, EC4A 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FETTER LANE, EC4A 1BT.
219
34
£ 101,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC4A 1BT 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
EC4A 1BT is a high-turnover rental hub — with 73% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC4A 1BT. The average age is 33.6. 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 EC4A 1BT are high at 470 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
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
London Nautical 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
Pub, NightClub
121 nearby- The Betsey Trotwood1.0 km
- Hat & Tun0.8 km
- The Enterprise0.8 km
- City Pride Public House1.0 km
- Ninth Ward London0.9 km
- + 116 more
Restaurant, Cafe
621 nearby- Gather & Gather @ The Ray1.0 km
- CREPE DELICIOUS0.8 km
- Factory0.8 km
- Faros0.9 km
- LA CASETTA0.9 km
- + 616 more
Retailers - Other
176 nearby- Argentalia London0.7 km
- PURPOSE BAR0.7 km
- Just Eat For Business0.5 km
- Boots (Paternoster)0.8 km
- Clinton Cards1.0 km
- + 171 more
Supermarkets
21 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
- TESCO0.5 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
181 nearby- ASIAN FUSION0.7 km
- BEIRUT BBQ0.7 km
- CHETO'S GRILLED CHEESE0.7 km
- Dope Thai0.7 km
- EVREST FOODSERVICE0.9 km
- + 176 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
20 nearby- Malmaison Hotel1.0 km
- Me Hotel0.7 km
- The Rookery0.8 km
- MIDDLE EIGHT0.7 km
- Strand Palace Hotel0.9 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- City Thameslink0.4 km
- London Blackfriars0.6 km
- Farringdon0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.4 km
- City Thameslink Rail Station0.4 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.4 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.4 km
- Temple Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: EC4A1BT · Data under Open Government Licence