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.
BOUVERIE STREET, EC4Y 8AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOUVERIE STREET, EC4Y 8AX.
332
39
£ 101,800 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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 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.
school Local Schools
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
London Nautical School
St Josephs Catholic Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School
Children's Hospital School at Gt Ormond Street and UCH
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: EC4Y8AX · Data under Open Government Licence