EC4Y 1EL is an active urban area located 0.3km 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.
For renters and young professionals, EC4Y 1EL 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 (473 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC4Y 1EL are sourced from Output Area E00000025 (shared with 612 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC4Y 1EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC4Y 1EL.
332
39
£ 101,800 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC4Y 1EL 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
EC4Y 1EL 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC4Y 1EL. 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
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 EC4Y 1EL are high at 473 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 Alban's Church of England Primary School
London Nautical School
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
113 nearby- Nelhart News1.0 km
- Smithfield Butchers0.6 km
- Boots The Chemist Ltd0.7 km
- Just Eat For Business0.4 km
- 1 rebel0.7 km
- + 108 more
Restaurant, Cafe
549 nearby- Piazza0.9 km
- Gate Grill House1.0 km
- The Shield Cafe1.0 km
- ITV Waterhouse Square0.5 km
- LOCKY'S0.5 km
- + 544 more
Supermarkets
24 nearby- Tesco Express1.0 km
- TESCO0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco Express0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
185 nearby- Momo Canteen0.9 km
- Food Hut1.0 km
- Pret A Manger0.6 km
- Dose Espresso0.7 km
- Geranium0.9 km
- + 180 more
Pub, NightClub
118 nearby- The Old Nick0.9 km
- Hand & Shears Public House0.8 km
- The Butcher's Hook And Cleaver0.7 km
- Beduin0.6 km
- Little Fable0.3 km
- + 113 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
20 nearby- Holiday inn express southwark0.9 km
- Malmaison Hotel0.9 km
- Me Hotel0.9 km
- Westin London City0.8 km
- MIDDLE EIGHT1.0 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- City Thameslink0.2 km
- London Blackfriars0.4 km
- Farringdon0.7 km
Bus Stops
- City Thameslink Rail Station0.2 km
- London Blackfriars Rail Station0.3 km
- Blackfriars Underground Station0.3 km
- Blackfriars Underground Station0.3 km
- Blackfriars Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EC4Y1EL · Data under Open Government Licence