Postcode Analysis City of London, London

FLEET STREET, EC4A 2BH House Prices & Local Information

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

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

332

cake
Avg Age

39

payments
Avg Income

£ 101,800 /yr

work
Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: EC4A 2BH 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.

shieldSafety
1/10
family_restroomFamily
1/10
favoriteHealth
10/10
workEmployment
10/10
diversity_3Diversity
10/10
paymentsAffluence
10/10
directions_transitTransit
5/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
psychology

Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates EC4A 2BH — age 39, 23% ownership, 68% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EC4A 2BH is an active urban area on Fleet Street, 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 (422 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC4A 2BH are sourced from Output Area E00000025 (shared with 612 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC4A 2BH. 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

White / British72.0%
Asian / British Asian18.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed8.4%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 51%
Unemployed: 3%
lightbulb

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 2BH are high at 422 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 theft313
Theft from the person229
Violence and sexual offences165
Shoplifting113
Public order94

school Local Schools

P

St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.7 km
S

London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils0.9 km
P

St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.9 km
P

Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils1.0 km
P

St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils1.1 km
P

St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils1.1 km
P

City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils1.2 km
P

St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

117 nearby
  • WH Smith0.4 km
  • Bankside news0.8 km
  • Wagumi0.7 km
  • Nelhart News0.9 km
  • Argentalia London0.7 km
  • + 112 more
hotel

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
local_bar

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

Restaurant, Cafe

544 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
  • + 539 more
fastfood

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
local_grocery_store

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
  • Farringdon0.6 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