EC4A 2AB is an active urban area located 0.2km from Farringdon 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 neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. 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. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (454 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC4A 2AB are sourced from Output Area E00000025 (shared with 612 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC4A 2AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC4A 2AB.
332
39
£ 101,800 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC4A 2AB 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 2AB — age 39, 23% ownership, 68% 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 2AB. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EC4A 2AB are high at 454 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
London Nautical School
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
100 nearby- Just Eat For Business0.3 km
- Argentalia London0.8 km
- PURPOSE BAR0.8 km
- Nelhart News0.9 km
- Smithfield Butchers0.5 km
- + 95 more
Pub, NightClub
121 nearby- Little Fable0.2 km
- The Lamb And Trotter0.6 km
- Hat & Tun0.9 km
- City Pride Public House1.0 km
- Ninth Ward London0.9 km
- + 116 more
Restaurant, Cafe
531 nearby- Comcas Services Limited0.9 km
- The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn0.7 km
- 26 Furnival Street0.5 km
- Atalian Servest Food Company0.8 km
- Bartlett Mitchell0.7 km
- + 526 more
Takeaway Shop
187 nearby- Coopers0.4 km
- Wasabi0.5 km
- ASIAN FUSION0.8 km
- BEIRUT BBQ0.8 km
- CHETO'S GRILLED CHEESE0.8 km
- + 182 more
Supermarkets
23 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- TESCO0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Co-operative food0.9 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
19 nearby- Malmaison Hotel0.8 km
- Rosewood London Hotel1.0 km
- Holiday inn express southwark1.0 km
- Apex Temple Court Hotel0.3 km
- Westin London City0.8 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- City Thameslink0.1 km
- London Blackfriars0.4 km
- Farringdon0.6 km
Bus Stops
- City Thameslink Rail Station0.1 km
- London Blackfriars Rail Station0.3 km
- Blackfriars Underground Station0.3 km
- Blackfriars Underground Station0.3 km
- Blackfriars Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EC4A2AB · Data under Open Government Licence