EC4Y 1HY 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 1HY offers 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 (422 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC4Y 1HY are sourced from Output Area E00000025 (shared with 612 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC4Y 1HY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC4Y 1HY.
332
39
£ 101,800 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC4Y 1HY 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 1HY 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 1HY. 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
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 EC4Y 1HY are high at 422 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
116 nearby- Nelhart News1.0 km
- Argentalia London0.7 km
- PURPOSE BAR0.7 km
- HungryPanda Ltd1.0 km
- Mr G Long1.0 km
- + 111 more
Restaurant, Cafe
557 nearby- Piazza0.9 km
- Gate Grill House1.0 km
- The Shield Cafe1.0 km
- CREPE DELICIOUS0.9 km
- Factory0.9 km
- + 552 more
Supermarkets
25 nearby- Tesco Express1.0 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.4 km
- Co-operative Food1.0 km
- TESCO0.6 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
188 nearby- Momo Canteen0.9 km
- Food Hut1.0 km
- ASIAN FUSION0.7 km
- BEIRUT BBQ0.7 km
- CHETO'S GRILLED CHEESE0.7 km
- + 183 more
Pub, NightClub
121 nearby- Hat & Tun0.9 km
- City Pride Public House1.0 km
- Ninth Ward London0.9 km
- Simmons Bar1.0 km
- The Bountiful Cow1.0 km
- + 116 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
20 nearby- MIDDLE EIGHT1.0 km
- Club Quarters Hotel0.9 km
- THE LAST JUDGMENT0.4 km
- Premier Inn0.1 km
- Hotel Amano Covent Garden/ Penelope'S1.0 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 Station0.4 km
- Blackfriars Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EC4Y1HY · Data under Open Government Licence