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EC1A 4HY

Aldersgate Street

Farringdon Within

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Overview

Postcode EC1A 4HY 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 124.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 Barbican, about 0 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Bunhill Fields Burial Ground.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
124
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.1%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

3/10

City of London has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,525 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 19% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

City of London has a very high crime rate, with approximately 124.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.1%

Approximately 1.1% 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.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in City of London is £91,506 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 4 ft away from EC1A 4HY.

Flood risk

No risk

City of London near EC1A 4HY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Barbican located about 0 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EC1A 4HY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0 mi

1

Barbican

Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan

Walking directions to Barbican
0.3 mi

1

St. Pauls

Central

Walking directions to St. Pauls
0.3 mi

1

Farringdon

Circle, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Thameslink

Walking directions to Farringdon

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EC1A 4HY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBunhill Fields Burial GroundSmallWalking directions to Bunhill Fields Burial Ground
0.4 miSt Paul's ChurchyardSmallWalking directions to St Paul's Churchyard
0.5 miFinsbury SquareSmallWalking directions to Finsbury Square

Area Profile

Population
280
Population density
12,227.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Other theft
33.22(+191%)
Theft from the person
26.44(+182%)
Violence and sexual offences
12.88(-59%)
Bicycle theft
12.88(+705%)
Vehicle crime
12.2(+30%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
89
31.9%
British
83
29.75%
Chinese
25
8.96%
Indian
22
7.89%
Other
15
5.38%
Total population: 279

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
221
84.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
12
4.58%
Level 3 (A level)
11
4.2%
Other
9
3.44%
No qualifications
6
2.29%
Total 16+ residents: 262

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
111
61.33%
Owns outright
38
20.99%
Owns with a mortgage
22
12.15%
Other forms of private rent
7
3.87%
Shared ownership
1
0.55%
Total households: 181

Property prices in Farringdon Within

Median price£656,500
Price per sq ft£1,105
Sales (last 12 months)12
Typical range (middle 50%)£537K – £1.0M

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Farringdon Within over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Flats12£656,500£1,105

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Farringdon Within

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farringdon Within.
YearFlats
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farringdon Within.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Farringdon Within.
YearFlats
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Farringdon Within.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Farringdon Within in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC1A 4HY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC1A 4HY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 May 2026Flat 92, Lauderdale Tower, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8BYFlatsLeasehold£1,375,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 132, Lauderdale Tower, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8BYFlatsLeasehold£1,550,000
26 Feb 2025Flat 51, Lauderdale Tower, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8BYFlatsLeasehold£1,375,000
20 Feb 2026Flat 341, Lauderdale Tower, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8NAFlatsLeasehold£1,625,000
16 Jul 2025Flat 313, Lauderdale Tower, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8NAFlatsLeasehold£1,815,000

Schools

In the EC1A 4HY postcode area, located within City of London, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EC1A 4HY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableCharterhouse Square SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.1 miNot applicableCity of London School for GirlsOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableGuildhall School of Music and DramaHigher education institutions

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC1A 4HY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EC1A 4HY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miGeraniumLauderdale Place, London, EC2Y 8BYWalking directions to Geranium
0.1 miTesco Express131 Aldersgate Street, London, EC1A 4JQWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miNelhart News127 Aldersgate Street, London, EC1A 4JQWalking directions to Nelhart News
0.3 miTesco Express10 Smithfield Street, London, EC1A 9LAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miSainsbury's Local91-93 St. John Street, London, EC1M 4NUWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for City of London district.

Band A£886
Band B£1,034
Band C£1,182
Band D£1,330
Band E£1,625
Band F£1,920
Band G£2,216
Band H£2,659

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for EC1A 4HY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ann Holmes

Farringdon Within - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Independent

Brendan Anthony Michael Barns

Farringdon Within - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Independent

David John Williams

Farringdon Within - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Independent

Florence Araba Akyere Keelson-Anfu

Farringdon Within - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Independent

Fraser Stuart Peck

Farringdon Within - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Independent

John Ernest Edwards

Farringdon Within - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Independent

John Ross Foley

Farringdon Within - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Independent

Matthew Legh Preston Bell

Farringdon Within - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Independent

Member of parliament

Rachel Blake

Cities of London and Westminster - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCity of LondonE09000001
Parliamentary ConstituencyCities of London and WestminsterE14001172
WardFarringdon WithinE05009304
ParishCity of London, unparished areaE43000191
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)City of LondonE02000001
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)City of London 001AE01000001
Police ForceCity of London
Postcode Introduced2005-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EC1A 4HY

Is EC1A 4HY (City of London) safe?

The area around EC1A 4HY records about 124 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.

What is the average house price near EC1A 4HY?

The median sale price around EC1A 4HY in City of London is £656,500 (about £1,105 per square foot) based on 12 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EC1A 4HY?

There are 20 schools close to EC1A 4HY, including Charterhouse Square School, City of London School for Girls and Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EC1A 4HY?

The closest station to EC1A 4HY is Barbican in TfL zone 1, about 65 m away, serving the Circle, Hammersmith and City and Metropolitan lines.

How deprived is the area around EC1A 4HY?

EC1A 4HY scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,525 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EC1A 4HY (City of London) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cities of London and Westminster covering EC1A 4HY 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).