EC4A 1LT 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. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (341 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC4A 1LT are sourced from Output Area E00190440 (shared with 388 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC4A 1LT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC4A 1LT.
232
39
£ 101,800 /yr
72%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC4A 1LT 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 1LT — age 39, 36% ownership, 62% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC4A 1LT. 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
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 1LT are high at 341 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
Christopher Hatton Primary School
St George the Martyr Church of England 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
133 nearby- The Horseshoe Public House0.9 km
- Ye Olde Mitre0.3 km
- Be At One0.3 km
- The Bridewell Theatre0.5 km
- Karaoke Box0.6 km
- + 128 more
Restaurant, Cafe
658 nearby- Costa1.0 km
- Katsumama0.9 km
- Luis Cafe0.8 km
- Machan Kitchen0.9 km
- T8 Bubble Tea0.9 km
- + 653 more
Takeaway Shop
181 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
- + 176 more
Retailers - Other
190 nearby- Godiva1.0 km
- Whittard Of Chelsea Plc1.0 km
- Boots The Chemist0.8 km
- Boots UK0.5 km
- PROOF DRINKS LTD0.3 km
- + 185 more
Supermarkets
21 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 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: EC4A1LT · Data under Open Government Licence