Postcode EC1A 2BN is located in a major urban area, within the Farringdon Within ward of City of London in the London region, and forms part of the City of London area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 915.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 7.1× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in City of London is £91,506 per year. The nearest station is City Thameslink, about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Lincoln's Inn.
City of London has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,966 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.
City of London has a very high crime rate, with approximately 915.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in City of London is £91,506 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from EC1A 2BN.
City of London near EC1A 2BN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is City Thameslink located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1 | City Thameslink | Thameslink | Walking directions to City Thameslink |
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Farringdon | Circle, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Thameslink | Walking directions to Farringdon |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Chancery Lane | Central | Walking directions to Chancery Lane |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lincoln's Inn | Small | Walking directions to Lincoln's Inn |
| 0.4 mi | Bazalgette Embankment | Small | Walking directions to Bazalgette Embankment |
| 0.4 mi | St Paul's Churchyard | Small | Walking directions to St Paul's Churchyard |
Based on 12 recent sales, the median property price is £656,500 (about £1,105 per square foot) in Farringdon Within area, with individual transactions ranging from £437,500 up to £1,690,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 12 | £656,500 | £1,105 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £935,750 |
| 2017 | £895,000 |
| 2018 | £1,300,000 |
| 2019 | £826,250 |
| 2020 | £1,423,750 |
| 2021 | £796,050 |
| 2022 | £980,000 |
| 2023 | £919,500 |
| 2024 | £720,000 |
| 2025 | £863,750 |
| 2026 | £550,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,554 |
| 2017 | £1,567 |
| 2018 | £1,521 |
| 2019 | £1,613 |
| 2020 | £1,626 |
| 2021 | £1,279 |
| 2022 | £1,206 |
| 2023 | £1,243 |
| 2024 | £1,155 |
| 2025 | £1,027 |
| 2026 | £1,124 |
There were 5 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC1A 2BN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Sept 2025 | Apartment G3, 10, Hosier Lane, London, EC1A 9LJ | Flats | Leasehold | £400,000 | |
| 08 Jan 2026 | Apartment 402, 10, Hosier Lane, London, EC1A 9LS | Flats | Leasehold | £450,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | Apartment 703, 10, Hosier Lane, London, EC1A 9LS | Flats | Leasehold | £500,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2026 | 1, Giltspur Street, London, EC1A 9DD | Other | Leasehold | £15,700,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | Flat 19, 11 - 12, West Smithfield, London, EC1A 9JR | Flats | Leasehold | £525,000 |
In the EC1A 2BN postcode area, located within City of London, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC1A 2BN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 10 Smithfield Street, London, EC1A 9LA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | City of London, EC1M 6AR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 17-23 Farringdon Road, London, EC1M 3HA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Nightingate Foods | 114 Newgate Street, London, EC1A 7AE | Walking directions to Nightingate Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 123 Holborn, London, EC1N 2TD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
Annual council tax rates for City of London district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for EC1A 2BN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ann Holmes
Farringdon Within - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Brendan Anthony Michael Barns
Farringdon Within - Elected 20 Mar 2025
David John Williams
Farringdon Within - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Florence Araba Akyere Keelson-Anfu
Farringdon Within - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Fraser Stuart Peck
Farringdon Within - Elected 20 Mar 2025
John Ernest Edwards
Farringdon Within - Elected 20 Mar 2025
John Ross Foley
Farringdon Within - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Matthew Legh Preston Bell
Farringdon Within - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Rachel Blake
Cities of London and Westminster - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EC1A 2BN records about 916 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are other theft, shoplifting and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around EC1A 2BN in City of London is £656,500 (about £1,105 per square foot) based on 12 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to EC1A 2BN, including Charterhouse Square School, St Alban's Church of England Primary School (Good) and City Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EC1A 2BN is City Thameslink in TfL zone 1, about 344 m away, serving the Thameslink line.
EC1A 2BN scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,966 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Cities of London and Westminster covering EC1A 2BN is Rachel Blake (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 8 local councillors, including Ann Holmes (Independent), Brendan Anthony Michael Barns (Independent) and David John Williams (Independent).