Postcode Analysis City of London, London

EC4Y 7BB House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 7BB 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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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EC4Y 7BB spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. 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 7BB 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.

For renters and young professionals, EC4Y 7BB 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 (499 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC4Y 7BB 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 7BB. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near EC4Y 7BB are high at 499 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 theft241
Theft from the person229
Violence and sexual offences109
Shoplifting83
Public order73

school Local Schools

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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.7 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.8 km
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London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils0.8 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils0.9 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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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

171 nearby
  • Bonraw Foods Ltd1.0 km
  • Argos Distributors0.6 km
  • Corner Shop & Stationers0.9 km
  • Fabrique0.8 km
  • Lolas Cupcakes0.6 km
  • + 166 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

634 nearby
  • Beboz Italian Street Food0.7 km
  • Canton Element0.9 km
  • Catalyst Cafe And Coffee Roasters0.7 km
  • Dapur0.9 km
  • Hiba Express0.9 km
  • + 629 more
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Supermarkets

20 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.7 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Tesco Express0.4 km
  • + 15 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

171 nearby
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Kung Food1.0 km
  • Papa John’s Pizza0.9 km
  • Sam's Chinese Express0.8 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • + 166 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

21 nearby
  • The Rookery0.9 km
  • Holiday inn express southwark1.0 km
  • Strand Palace Hotel0.8 km
  • Rosewood London Hotel0.7 km
  • Rose and crown0.9 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

111 nearby
  • Scottish Malt Whisky Society0.7 km
  • The One Tun0.7 km
  • Balls Brothers Shoe Lane0.4 km
  • Be At One Farringdon1.0 km
  • Sports Bar & Grill Farringdon0.9 km
  • + 106 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • City Thameslink0.5 km
  • London Blackfriars0.5 km
  • Farringdon0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Temple Underground Station0.4 km
  • City Thameslink Rail Station0.4 km
  • Temple Underground Station0.4 km
  • Temple Underground Station0.4 km
  • Blackfriars Underground Station0.5 km