EC4Y 7AB 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a global business zone — high status city commuters, mostly in london. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 (385 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC4Y 7AB are sourced from Output Area E00000025 (shared with 612 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC4Y 7AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC4Y 7AB.
332
39
£ 101,800 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC4Y 7AB 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 7AB 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 7AB. 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 7AB are high at 385 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
London Nautical School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
Oasis Academy Johanna
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
172 nearby- Smithfield Butchers0.8 km
- Boots The Chemist Ltd0.7 km
- Just Eat For Business0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- Holland & Barrett0.2 km
- + 167 more
Pub, NightClub
106 nearby- The Old Nick0.8 km
- The Square Pig0.9 km
- The Butcher's Hook And Cleaver1.0 km
- Beduin0.9 km
- Little Fable0.6 km
- + 101 more
Restaurant, Cafe
642 nearby- ITV Waterhouse Square0.6 km
- LOCKY'S0.7 km
- Maoz Flalfel Schnitzel0.7 km
- Ferrari's Snack Bar0.9 km
- Le Bar1.0 km
- + 637 more
Supermarkets
19 nearby- TESCO0.6 km
- Co-operative food1.0 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
167 nearby- Pret A Manger0.7 km
- Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.8 km
- Coopers0.5 km
- Wasabi0.5 km
- Alchemy Cafe0.6 km
- + 162 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
23 nearby- Travelodge1.0 km
- Me Hotel0.6 km
- Apex Temple Court Hotel0.2 km
- Rosewood London Hotel0.7 km
- MIDDLE EIGHT0.7 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- City Thameslink0.5 km
- London Blackfriars0.5 km
- Farringdon0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Temple Underground Station0.3 km
- Temple Underground Station0.4 km
- Temple Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EC4Y7AB · Data under Open Government Licence