Postcode Analysis City of London, London

EC4Y 8AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC4Y 8AA.

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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 8AA 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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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

EC4Y 8AA 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.

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

EC4Y 8AA is an active urban area located 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 8AA 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 (492 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC4Y 8AA 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 8AA. 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 8AA are high at 492 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 theft307
Theft from the person222
Violence and sexual offences160
Shoplifting94
Public order90

school Local Schools

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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 Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.9 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils1.1 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils1.1 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils1.1 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils1.3 km
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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

546 nearby
  • Iberica0.8 km
  • Artizian Catering, Commerzbank0.9 km
  • Wrap It Up1.0 km
  • BaxterStorey @ Farrer & Co0.9 km
  • Cafe 540.9 km
  • + 541 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

183 nearby
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • Alchemy Cafe0.3 km
  • Art Coffee & Sandwiches0.3 km
  • Assenheims 560.5 km
  • Itsu0.6 km
  • + 178 more
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Pub, NightClub

114 nearby
  • All Bar One0.9 km
  • The Polish Bar (Na Zdrowie)1.0 km
  • Karaoke Box0.5 km
  • The Fable0.4 km
  • Fabric0.7 km
  • + 109 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

19 nearby
  • Malmaison Hotel0.9 km
  • Rose and crown0.9 km
  • Sea containers london0.7 km
  • Westin London City0.8 km
  • MIDDLE EIGHT1.0 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

24 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Tesco Express0.2 km
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • + 19 more
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Retailers - Other

112 nearby
  • Boots UK0.6 km
  • PROOF DRINKS LTD0.5 km
  • Science In Sport0.6 km
  • Amison Kiosk0.1 km
  • Sweet News0.3 km
  • + 107 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 Station0.3 km
  • Blackfriars Underground Station0.3 km