EC4A 2BB is an active urban area located 0.2km from Farringdon in City and County of the City of London. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Farringdon Without ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
Day-to-day life in EC4A 2BB has the character of 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. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (420 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC4A 2BB are sourced from Output Area E00000025 (shared with 612 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC4A 2BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC4A 2BB.
332
39
£ 101,800 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC4A 2BB 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 2BB — 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 2BB. 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 2BB are high at 420 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
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
London Nautical School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
115 nearby- WH Smith0.4 km
- Bankside news0.8 km
- Wagumi0.7 km
- Nelhart News1.0 km
- Argentalia London0.7 km
- + 110 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
20 nearby- Rose and crown1.0 km
- Sea containers london0.7 km
- Holiday inn express southwark1.0 km
- Malmaison Hotel0.8 km
- Westin London City0.9 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
121 nearby- The mad hatter hotel0.8 km
- Hat & Tun0.8 km
- City Pride Public House1.0 km
- Ninth Ward London0.9 km
- All Bar One0.9 km
- + 116 more
Restaurant, Cafe
548 nearby- Aramark, JP Morgan0.3 km
- Jones Day0.2 km
- JP Morgan Client Dining0.3 km
- Kudos0.4 km
- The Glean Restaurant & Bar0.3 km
- + 543 more
Takeaway Shop
189 nearby- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Momo Canteen0.9 km
- Food Hut0.9 km
- ASIAN FUSION0.7 km
- BEIRUT BBQ0.7 km
- + 184 more
Supermarkets
24 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Co-operative Food1.0 km
- Waitrose and Partners0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- City Thameslink0.2 km
- London Blackfriars0.4 km
- Farringdon0.7 km
Bus Stops
- City Thameslink Rail Station0.2 km
- London Blackfriars Rail Station0.4 km
- Blackfriars Underground Station0.4 km
- Blackfriars Underground Station0.4 km
- Blackfriars Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EC4A2BB · Data under Open Government Licence