Postcode Analysis Westminster, London

FLEET STREET, EC4A 2AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FLEET STREET, EC4A 2AH.

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Population

191

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 68,500 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: EC4A 2AH 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.

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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

At 71% private renter occupancy, EC4A 2AH is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EC4A 2AH is an up-and-coming urban area on Fleet Street, 0.3km from Temple, Inner in City of Westminster. Administratively it sits within St James's ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

For renters and young professionals, EC4A 2AH offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 71% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Westminster.

Safety: Crime rates are high (675 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for EC4A 2AH are sourced from Output Area E00190420 (shared with 169 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC4A 2AH. The average age is 30.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British40.8%
Asian / British Asian45.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed12.6%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near EC4A 2AH are high at 675 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.

Other theft310
Theft from the person264
Shoplifting260
Violence and sexual offences137
Public order90

school Local Schools

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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.5 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.7 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.8 km
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London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils0.9 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils1.0 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils1.0 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils1.1 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

183 nearby
  • Argentalia London0.7 km
  • PURPOSE BAR0.7 km
  • Boots (Paternoster)0.9 km
  • Boots UK0.7 km
  • PROOF DRINKS LTD0.6 km
  • + 178 more
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Pub, NightClub

114 nearby
  • Hat & Tun0.9 km
  • The Enterprise0.8 km
  • Ninth Ward London1.0 km
  • Royal National Theatre0.8 km
  • The Understudy0.8 km
  • + 109 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

669 nearby
  • CREPE DELICIOUS0.8 km
  • Factory0.9 km
  • Faros0.9 km
  • LA CASETTA0.9 km
  • Ngon Ngon0.9 km
  • + 664 more
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Supermarkets

21 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • Co-operative Food0.9 km
  • + 16 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

178 nearby
  • ASIAN FUSION0.7 km
  • BEIRUT BBQ0.7 km
  • CHETO'S GRILLED CHEESE0.7 km
  • Dope Thai0.7 km
  • EVREST FOODSERVICE0.9 km
  • + 173 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

25 nearby
  • Apex Temple Court Hotel0.2 km
  • Henrietta Hotel0.9 km
  • Strand Palace Hotel0.7 km
  • The Resident Covent Garden Hotel1.0 km
  • The Rookery0.9 km
  • + 20 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • City Thameslink0.5 km
  • London Blackfriars0.6 km
  • Farringdon0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Temple Underground Station0.4 km
  • Temple Underground Station0.4 km
  • Temple Underground Station0.4 km
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.5 km
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.5 km