Postcode Analysis City of London, London

CRANE COURT, EC4A 2EJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRANE COURT, EC4A 2EJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

332

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 101,800 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EC4A 2EJ 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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Area Character

EC4A 2EJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 23% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £390k.

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

EC4A 2EJ is an active urban area on Crane Court, 0.3km from Inner Temple in City and County of the City of London. Administratively it sits within Farringdon Without ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

For renters and young professionals, EC4A 2EJ offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 (384 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £390k.

Census 2021 statistics for EC4A 2EJ are sourced from Output Area E00000025 (shared with 612 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 2EJ. 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%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 390,000

4 sales · Mean £ 403,750

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

Crime rates near EC4A 2EJ are high at 384 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft268
Shoplifting260
Theft from the person212
Violence and sexual offences122
Public order83

school Local Schools

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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.6 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.7 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.9 km
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London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils0.9 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.9 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 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 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

129 nearby
  • WH Smith0.5 km
  • Bankside news0.9 km
  • Wagumi0.7 km
  • Boots UK0.6 km
  • PROOF DRINKS LTD0.4 km
  • + 124 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

20 nearby
  • Sea containers london0.7 km
  • Strand Palace Hotel0.9 km
  • Malmaison Hotel0.9 km
  • Me Hotel0.7 km
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.8 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

123 nearby
  • The mad hatter hotel0.9 km
  • Ye Olde Mitre0.4 km
  • Be At One0.2 km
  • The Bridewell Theatre0.3 km
  • The Old Nick0.7 km
  • + 118 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

615 nearby
  • Aramark, JP Morgan0.4 km
  • Jones Day0.3 km
  • JP Morgan Client Dining0.4 km
  • Kudos0.6 km
  • The Glean Restaurant & Bar0.4 km
  • + 610 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

178 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • Krispy Kreme Fleet Street0.3 km
  • Pret A Manger0.5 km
  • Pret A Manger0.5 km
  • + 173 more
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Supermarkets

22 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Tesco Express0.4 km
  • TESCO0.5 km
  • Waitrose and Partners0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km
  • + 17 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • City Thameslink0.4 km
  • London Blackfriars0.6 km
  • Farringdon0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • City Thameslink Rail Station0.4 km
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.4 km
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.5 km
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station0.5 km