Postcode Analysis City of London, London

BOUVERIE STREET, EC4Y 8AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOUVERIE STREET, EC4Y 8AX.

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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 8AX 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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Area Character

EC4Y 8AX 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 8AX is an active urban area on Bouverie Street, 0.2km 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 8AX offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 (542 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC4Y 8AX 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 8AX. 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 8AX are high at 542 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 theft274
Theft from the person215
Violence and sexual offences140
Shoplifting83
Public order80

school Local Schools

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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.8 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 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 pupils1.0 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils1.1 km
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St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils1.1 km
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Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH

Outstanding0 pupils1.3 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

119 nearby
  • Smithfield Butchers0.7 km
  • Boots The Chemist Ltd0.6 km
  • Just Eat For Business0.5 km
  • Boots UK0.7 km
  • PROOF DRINKS LTD0.5 km
  • + 114 more
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Pub, NightClub

118 nearby
  • The Old Nick0.8 km
  • The Square Pig0.9 km
  • Hand & Shears Public House0.9 km
  • The Butcher's Hook And Cleaver0.8 km
  • Beduin0.7 km
  • + 113 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

592 nearby
  • ITV Waterhouse Square0.5 km
  • LOCKY'S0.6 km
  • Maoz Flalfel Schnitzel0.6 km
  • Bowling Bird (Korpen Ltd)0.8 km
  • Ferrari's Snack Bar0.7 km
  • + 587 more
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Supermarkets

23 nearby
  • TESCO0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Tesco Express0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
  • Co-operative Food1.0 km
  • + 18 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

174 nearby
  • Pret A Manger0.6 km
  • Dose Espresso0.8 km
  • Krispy Kreme Uk Ltd0.9 km
  • Coopers0.4 km
  • Wasabi0.5 km
  • + 169 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

21 nearby
  • Malmaison Hotel1.0 km
  • Me Hotel0.7 km
  • MIDDLE EIGHT0.9 km
  • Club Quarters Hotel0.8 km
  • THE LAST JUDGMENT0.3 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • City Thameslink0.3 km
  • London Blackfriars0.5 km
  • Farringdon0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • City Thameslink Rail Station0.3 km
  • Blackfriars Underground Station0.4 km
  • London Blackfriars Rail Station0.4 km
  • Blackfriars Underground Station0.4 km
  • Blackfriars Underground Station0.4 km