EC4A 1DR is an active urban area on Norwich Street, 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.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. 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 (327 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC4A 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00000028 (shared with 262 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORWICH STREET, EC4A 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORWICH STREET, EC4A 1DR.
219
34
£ 101,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC4A 1DR 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
73% of homes in EC4A 1DR are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. 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 1DR. 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
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 1DR are high at 327 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
London Nautical School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
132 nearby- The Exmouth Arms1.0 km
- Napalai Thai Ltd0.8 km
- Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings1.0 km
- Simmons Bar0.7 km
- The Bountiful Cow0.6 km
- + 127 more
Restaurant, Cafe
615 nearby- Chicken Ranch1.0 km
- The Kolossi1.0 km
- Lexington Catering, BT Faraday0.9 km
- L'Express City0.7 km
- Hub by Premier Inn Clerkenwell0.8 km
- + 610 more
Takeaway Shop
184 nearby- Piccolo Bar0.8 km
- Sushi Daily@Waitrose1.0 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Momo Canteen0.9 km
- Food Hut1.0 km
- + 179 more
Retailers - Other
181 nearby- The Quality Chop House (Deli)0.9 km
- WH Smith0.8 km
- Wagumi1.0 km
- Nelhart News1.0 km
- HungryPanda Ltd0.7 km
- + 176 more
Supermarkets
24 nearby- Tesco Express1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
- Waitrose and Partners0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.2 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
27 nearby- MIDDLE EIGHT0.7 km
- Doubletree by Hilton (incl Level Restaurant)0.9 km
- The Bloomsbury Park Hotel1.0 km
- Strand Palace Hotel1.0 km
- Hoxton Hotel including Hubbard and Bell0.9 km
- + 22 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Farringdon0.5 km
- City Thameslink0.5 km
- London Blackfriars0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.2 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.2 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.2 km
- Farringdon Underground Station0.5 km
- Farringdon Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: EC4A1DR · Data under Open Government Licence