EC4Y 1AF is an active urban area located 0.2km from Temple, Inner 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 (507 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC4Y 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00000025 (shared with 612 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC4Y 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC4Y 1AF.
332
39
£ 101,800 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC4Y 1AF 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 EC4Y 1AF — 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 EC4Y 1AF. 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 EC4Y 1AF are high at 507 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 Clement Danes CofE Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
London Nautical School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
179 nearby- Oxfam0.9 km
- AHA Bazaar0.8 km
- ARIA GOLDEN GRILL0.8 km
- Farringdon Road Post Office & Convenience Store0.8 km
- RICO BURRITO0.8 km
- + 174 more
Pub, NightClub
113 nearby- Philomena’s0.8 km
- Sway Bar0.7 km
- Scottish Malt Whisky Society0.7 km
- The One Tun0.7 km
- Balls Brothers Shoe Lane0.4 km
- + 108 more
Restaurant, Cafe
653 nearby- GERMAN DONER KEBAB0.8 km
- Honest Burgers0.7 km
- Planet of the Grapes0.9 km
- Shoryu0.8 km
- Caffe Nero0.8 km
- + 648 more
Takeaway Shop
174 nearby- Whipped London0.8 km
- Brazilian Salads0.8 km
- Burger Makers0.8 km
- Food Gangnam Style0.8 km
- JINJJA0.7 km
- + 169 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
24 nearby- The Rookery1.0 km
- Apex Temple Court Hotel0.2 km
- The Resident Covent Garden Hotel1.0 km
- Rose and crown1.0 km
- Sea containers london0.7 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
21 nearby- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- TESCO1.0 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- City Thameslink0.5 km
- London Blackfriars0.6 km
- Farringdon0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Temple Underground Station0.4 km
- Temple Underground Station0.4 km
- Temple Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EC4Y1AF · Data under Open Government Licence