EC4A 3BZ 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 3BZ has the character of a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. 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 (66% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (408 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC4A 3BZ are sourced from Output Area E00190440 (shared with 388 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC4A 3BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC4A 3BZ.
232
39
£ 101,800 /yr
72%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC4A 3BZ 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 3BZ — age 39, 36% ownership, 62% 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 3BZ. The average age is 39.3. 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 3BZ are high at 408 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
London Nautical School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
127 nearby- Just Eat For Business0.3 km
- Boots The Chemist Ltd0.2 km
- Barbican News0.7 km
- Details0.7 km
- Dartbrooke Coffee0.6 km
- + 122 more
Pub, NightClub
128 nearby- Little Fable0.3 km
- The Lamb And Trotter0.7 km
- The Betsey Trotwood0.8 km
- The Horseshoe Public House0.9 km
- Karaoke Box0.4 km
- + 123 more
Restaurant, Cafe
595 nearby- BARN JU0.8 km
- Blank Street0.8 km
- Blank Street Coffee0.8 km
- Comcas Services Limited0.6 km
- Little Venice Cafe0.8 km
- + 590 more
Takeaway Shop
177 nearby- Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.8 km
- Coopers0.2 km
- Wasabi0.3 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Alchemy Cafe0.5 km
- + 172 more
Supermarkets
25 nearby- Lily Maila1.0 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsburys0.2 km
- Amazon Fresh0.5 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
17 nearby- Malmaison Hotel0.8 km
- Apex Temple Court Hotel0.3 km
- Premier Inn1.0 km
- Rosewood London Hotel0.7 km
- The Rookery0.6 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- City Thameslink0.4 km
- Farringdon0.5 km
- London Blackfriars0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.4 km
- City Thameslink Rail Station0.4 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.4 km
- Chancery Lane Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EC4A3BZ · Data under Open Government Licence