EC4A 1EP is an active urban area on Fetter Lane, 0.3km 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.
For renters and young professionals, EC4A 1EP offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 (342 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £490k.
Census 2021 statistics for EC4A 1EP are sourced from Output Area E00190440 (shared with 388 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FETTER LANE, EC4A 1EP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FETTER LANE, EC4A 1EP.
232
39
£ 101,800 /yr
72%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC4A 1EP 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
No single demographic signal dominates EC4A 1EP — age 39, 36% ownership, 62% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £490k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC4A 1EP. 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
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
£ 490,000
2 sales · Mean £ 490,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EC4A 1EP are high at 342 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
Restaurant, Cafe
594 nearby- Pret A Manger1.0 km
- Lexington Catering, BT Faraday0.8 km
- L'Express City0.7 km
- Iberica0.6 km
- Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher0.6 km
- + 589 more
Pub, NightClub
128 nearby- Napalai Thai Ltd0.7 km
- Ye Olde Mitre0.2 km
- Be At One0.2 km
- The Bridewell Theatre0.5 km
- Karaoke Box0.5 km
- + 123 more
Takeaway Shop
183 nearby- Piccolo Bar0.7 km
- NAMASTE HOLBORN0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Krispy Kreme Fleet Street0.4 km
- Pret A Manger0.7 km
- + 178 more
Retailers - Other
138 nearby- Jalaram Enterprise0.9 km
- PNRT0.9 km
- Woodbridge Chapel0.9 km
- Zapp0.8 km
- INDI SUPPLEMENTS LTD1.0 km
- + 133 more
Supermarkets
25 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
- Lily Maila0.9 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
23 nearby- Malmaison Hotel0.8 km
- Apex Temple Court Hotel0.4 km
- Saco0.9 km
- The Guilford House Hotel1.0 km
- Premier Inn0.8 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- City Thameslink0.5 km
- Farringdon0.5 km
- London Blackfriars0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.2 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.3 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.3 km
- Farringdon Rail Station0.5 km
- Farringdon Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: EC4A1EP · Data under Open Government Licence