Postcode Analysis City of London, London

EC4A 4HL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC4A 4HL.

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Population

232

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 101,800 /yr

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Employed

72%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EC4A 4HL 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

No single demographic signal dominates EC4A 4HL — age 39, 36% ownership, 62% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

EC4A 4HL is an active urban area located 0.0km 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 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. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (66% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (490 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC4A 4HL are sourced from Output Area E00190440 (shared with 388 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 4HL. 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

White / British74.0%
Asian / British Asian15.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed10.8%

Economic Activity

72%Active
FT: 66%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime rates near EC4A 4HL are high at 490 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 theft450
Shoplifting364
Theft from the person271
Violence and sexual offences208
Public order94

school Local Schools

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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.6 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils0.9 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.9 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils1.0 km
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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils1.0 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils1.0 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils1.1 km
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London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

131 nearby
  • Napalai Thai Ltd0.5 km
  • City of York0.6 km
  • Browns1.0 km
  • Enoteca0.9 km
  • The Golden Fleece0.9 km
  • + 126 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

523 nearby
  • Lexington Catering, BT Faraday0.5 km
  • L'Express City0.4 km
  • Aramark, JP Morgan0.5 km
  • Jones Day0.5 km
  • JP Morgan Client Dining0.5 km
  • + 518 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

199 nearby
  • Piccolo Bar0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Dibs1.0 km
  • POPUP PAINTING & EVENTS LTD0.7 km
  • Pret A Manger0.8 km
  • + 194 more
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Retailers - Other

112 nearby
  • WH Smith0.6 km
  • Bankside news0.9 km
  • Wagumi1.0 km
  • Central News0.7 km
  • R Twining & Company0.7 km
  • + 107 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

14 nearby
  • Sea containers london1.0 km
  • Club Quarters Hotel1.0 km
  • THE LAST JUDGMENT0.5 km
  • Premier Inn0.4 km
  • The Rookery0.4 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

24 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
  • Tesco Metro0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.3 km
  • M&S Simply Food, Unit 3A0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.4 km
  • + 19 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • City Thameslink0.3 km
  • Farringdon0.4 km
  • London Blackfriars0.6 km

Bus Stops

  • City Thameslink Rail Station0.3 km
  • Farringdon Rail Station0.4 km
  • Farringdon Underground Station0.4 km
  • Farringdon (London) Rail Station0.4 km
  • Farringdon Underground Station0.4 km