Postcode Analysis City of London, London

EC4A 1BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC4A 1BW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

332

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 101,800 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EC4A 1BW 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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Area Character

EC4A 1BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 23% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 1BW is an active urban area located 0.3km 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.

For renters and young professionals, EC4A 1BW offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 (377 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC4A 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00000025 (shared with 612 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 1BW. 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

White / British72.0%
Asian / British Asian18.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed8.4%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 51%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near EC4A 1BW are high at 377 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft299
Shoplifting264
Theft from the person222
Violence and sexual offences134
Public order91

school Local Schools

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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.6 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.7 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.9 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.9 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.9 km
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London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils1.0 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils1.1 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

126 nearby
  • The Betsey Trotwood0.9 km
  • The Horseshoe Public House1.0 km
  • All Bar One0.7 km
  • GRAVITY DRINKS0.9 km
  • The Polish Bar (Na Zdrowie)0.7 km
  • + 121 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

611 nearby
  • Clerkenwell Kiosk0.9 km
  • Emmanuelle1.0 km
  • First Class Cafe1.0 km
  • Gather & Gather @ The Ray0.9 km
  • The Drunken Butler Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 606 more
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Retailers - Other

168 nearby
  • 1 rebel0.8 km
  • Curry on naanstop0.9 km
  • Kalmak chemist ltd0.8 km
  • Zapp1.0 km
  • Central News0.4 km
  • + 163 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

180 nearby
  • Pret A Manger0.9 km
  • STUDIO 1080.9 km
  • Alchemy Cafe0.5 km
  • Art Coffee & Sandwiches0.5 km
  • Assenheims 560.6 km
  • + 175 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

21 nearby
  • Malmaison Hotel0.9 km
  • Strand Palace Hotel0.9 km
  • Me Hotel0.7 km
  • The Rookery0.8 km
  • The Zetter Hotel0.9 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

22 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Waitrose and Partners0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • + 17 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • City Thameslink0.4 km
  • London Blackfriars0.6 km
  • Farringdon0.6 km

Bus Stops

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