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.
EC4Y 8AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC4Y 8AA.
332
39
£ 101,800 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
London Nautical School
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
Supermarkets
24 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco Express0.2 km
- Tesco Express1.0 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- + 19 more
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
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Postcode Profile: EC4Y8AA · Data under Open Government Licence