EC4Y 1JU is an active urban area on Fleet Street, 0.3km from Temple, The 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 1JU offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 (390 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £1.2M, up 41.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EC4Y 1JU are sourced from Output Area E00000025 (shared with 612 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FLEET STREET, EC4Y 1JU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FLEET STREET, EC4Y 1JU.
332
39
£ 101,800 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC4Y 1JU 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EC4Y 1JU spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £1.2M. Property prices are trending up 41.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC4Y 1JU. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 935,000
4 sales · Mean £ 1,025,000
Terraced
£ 2,125,000
1 sales · Mean £ 2,125,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EC4Y 1JU are high at 390 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
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
London Nautical School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
St George the Martyr Church of England 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
121 nearby- Just Eat For Business0.5 km
- Boots UK0.6 km
- PROOF DRINKS LTD0.5 km
- Science In Sport0.5 km
- Amison Kiosk0.2 km
- + 116 more
Pub, NightClub
118 nearby- Little Fable0.4 km
- The Lamb And Trotter0.8 km
- Ye Olde Mitre0.5 km
- Be At One0.3 km
- The Bridewell Theatre0.3 km
- + 113 more
Restaurant, Cafe
598 nearby- BARN JU0.8 km
- Blank Street0.8 km
- Blank Street Coffee0.8 km
- Comcas Services Limited0.7 km
- Little Venice Cafe0.8 km
- + 593 more
Takeaway Shop
174 nearby- Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.9 km
- Coopers0.4 km
- Wasabi0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Krispy Kreme Fleet Street0.3 km
- + 169 more
Supermarkets
22 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
- M&S Simply Food, Unit 3A0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.7 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
21 nearby- Malmaison Hotel1.0 km
- Apex Temple Court Hotel0.1 km
- The Rookery0.8 km
- Me Hotel0.7 km
- Rose and crown1.0 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- City Thameslink0.4 km
- London Blackfriars0.5 km
- Farringdon0.7 km
Bus Stops
- City Thameslink Rail Station0.3 km
- Blackfriars Underground Station0.4 km
- London Blackfriars Rail Station0.4 km
- Blackfriars Underground Station0.5 km
- Blackfriars Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: EC4Y1JU · Data under Open Government Licence