EC4A 1HL is an active urban area located 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 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 (325 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC4A 1HL are sourced from Output Area E00000028 (shared with 262 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC4A 1HL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC4A 1HL.
219
34
£ 101,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC4A 1HL 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 1HL 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 1HL. 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 1HL are high at 325 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
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
London Nautical School
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
134 nearby- The Horseshoe Public House0.9 km
- Ye Olde Mitre0.4 km
- Be At One0.3 km
- The Bridewell Theatre0.5 km
- Karaoke Box0.6 km
- + 129 more
Restaurant, Cafe
660 nearby- Costa1.0 km
- Katsumama0.9 km
- Luis Cafe0.8 km
- Machan Kitchen0.9 km
- T8 Bubble Tea0.9 km
- + 655 more
Takeaway Shop
183 nearby- Hola Guacamole1.0 km
- Limin South Bank1.0 km
- Sip Up - 24/7 Alcohol Delivery0.6 km
- Jimmy Garcia Catering (Skate)0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- + 178 more
Retailers - Other
191 nearby- Godiva1.0 km
- Whittard Of Chelsea Plc1.0 km
- Boots The Chemist0.8 km
- Boots UK0.5 km
- PROOF DRINKS LTD0.3 km
- + 186 more
Supermarkets
21 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- TESCO0.3 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
32 nearby- Malmaison Hotel0.9 km
- Sea containers london1.0 km
- The Rookery0.8 km
- The Zetter Hotel0.9 km
- Travelodge0.9 km
- + 27 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- City Thameslink0.6 km
- Farringdon0.6 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
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Postcode Profile: EC4A1HL · Data under Open Government Licence