EC4A 1BY 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.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a administrative centres zone — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 (461 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £570k, up 62.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EC4A 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00000028 (shared with 262 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FETTER LANE, EC4A 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FETTER LANE, EC4A 1BY.
219
34
£ 101,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC4A 1BY 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 1BY 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. Property prices are trending up 62.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC4A 1BY. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 475,000
9 sales · Mean £ 565,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EC4A 1BY are high at 461 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
Christopher Hatton Primary School
London Nautical 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
Retailers - Other
176 nearby- Just Eat For Business0.5 km
- Boots UK0.6 km
- PROOF DRINKS LTD0.4 km
- Science In Sport0.5 km
- Amison Kiosk0.3 km
- + 171 more
Pub, NightClub
121 nearby- Little Fable0.5 km
- The Lamb And Trotter0.9 km
- Ye Olde Mitre0.5 km
- Be At One0.3 km
- The Bridewell Theatre0.4 km
- + 116 more
Restaurant, Cafe
623 nearby- BARN JU0.7 km
- Blank Street0.7 km
- Blank Street Coffee0.7 km
- Comcas Services Limited0.5 km
- Little Venice Cafe0.7 km
- + 618 more
Takeaway Shop
182 nearby- Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.8 km
- Coopers0.3 km
- Wasabi0.3 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Krispy Kreme Fleet Street0.4 km
- + 177 more
Supermarkets
22 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
21 nearby- Malmaison Hotel1.0 km
- The Rookery0.8 km
- The Zetter Hotel1.0 km
- Apex Temple Court Hotel0.2 km
- Me Hotel0.7 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- City Thameslink0.5 km
- London Blackfriars0.6 km
- Farringdon0.7 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
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Postcode Profile: EC4A1BY · Data under Open Government Licence