Postcode Analysis City of London, London

EC4Y 7AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC4Y 7AJ.

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Population

332

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 101,800 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: EC4Y 7AJ 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.

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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates EC4Y 7AJ — age 39, 23% ownership, 68% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EC4Y 7AJ is an active urban area located 0.2km from Middle Temple 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 7AJ offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 (418 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC4Y 7AJ are sourced from Output Area E00000025 (shared with 612 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC4Y 7AJ. 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

White / British72.0%
Asian / British Asian18.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed8.4%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 51%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 7AJ are high at 418 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.

Other theft220
Theft from the person197
Violence and sexual offences95
Public order53
Bicycle theft48

school Local Schools

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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.6 km
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London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils0.7 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.8 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.8 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils1.1 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils1.1 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils1.2 km
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Oasis Academy Johanna

Good213 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

176 nearby
  • Smithfield Butchers0.9 km
  • Boots The Chemist Ltd0.7 km
  • Just Eat For Business0.7 km
  • WH Smith0.6 km
  • Bankside news0.8 km
  • + 171 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

105 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
  • + 100 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

647 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
  • + 642 more
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Supermarkets

19 nearby
  • TESCO0.6 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
  • + 14 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

168 nearby
  • Pret A Manger0.7 km
  • Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.8 km
  • Coopers0.5 km
  • Wasabi0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • + 163 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

23 nearby
  • Rose and crown0.9 km
  • Sea containers london0.6 km
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.7 km
  • Hoxton Hotel including Hubbard and Bell0.9 km
  • L'oscar London0.9 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • City Thameslink0.6 km
  • London Blackfriars0.6 km
  • Farringdon0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Temple Underground Station0.3 km
  • Temple Underground Station0.3 km
  • Temple Underground Station0.3 km