EC4A 1JS

Farringdon Without · City of London · England

Updated September 2026

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Local authority
City of London
Postcode district
EC4A
Postcode sector
EC4A 1

Nearby postcodes

Nearby postcode distances
Postcode Distance
EC4A 1DR 32 m
EC4A 1LR 32 m
EC4A 1BD 33 m
EC4A 1GP 42 m
EC4A 1LB 47 m
Complete postcode fields and official codes
Postcode
EC4A 1JS
Status
Current
Introduced
1 January 1980
Terminated
Not published
Postcode area
EC
Postcode district
EC4A
Postcode sector
EC4A 1
Latitude
51.516681
Longitude
-0.110383
British National Grid easting
531,209
British National Grid northing
181,443

Statistical and administrative geographies

Country
England · E92000001
Region
London · E12000007
Local authority district
City of London · E09000001
Parish or community
E43000191
Output area
E00190440
Lower layer super output area
City of London 001G · E01032740
Middle layer super output area
City of London 001 · E02000001

Postcode source versions

Explore EC4A

Schools

Within 3.1 miles of this postcode

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Open schools
385
Primary
180
Secondary
51
  1. City Junior School

    Other independent school

    327 m
  2. St Alban's Church of England Primary School

    Voluntary aided school

    395 m
  3. University of the Arts London

    Higher education institutions

    437 m

Recorded crime

Within 1 mile of this postcode

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Published events
41,093
Months covered
12
Latest month
June 2026

Most recorded categories in this period

  • Theft from the person 10,352
  • Other theft 9,060
  • Violence and sexual offences 6,095
  • Shoplifting 4,208
  • Anti social behaviour 2,514

Census 2021

Population and age profile

Postcode residents
Not supplied
Postcode households
Not supplied
Residents per household
Not available
EC4A 1 residents
220

Age bands in EC4A 1

Wider postcode sector
Age 0 to 14
1.4%

3 residents

Age 15 to 24
37.3%

82 residents

Age 25 to 44
40.5%

89 residents

Age 45 to 64
14.1%

31 residents

Age 65 and over
6.8%

15 residents

Small counts are adjusted for privacy, so totals can differ slightly between Census tables.

Census Day: 21 March 2021. Sources: ONS/Nomis P001-P004 and ONS CT21_0228. Age table version 2024-04-08.

Fixed broadband coverage

Ofcom's predicted availability across all residential and commercial premises in this postcode in January 2026.

Superfast, 30 Mbit/s+
100%
Ultrafast, 100 Mbit/s+
100%
Ultrafast, 300 Mbit/s+
100%
Gigabit-capable
100%
Unable to receive decent fixed or FWA broadband
0%
Next Generation Access
100%
Decent broadband available from fixed wireless
0%

Predicted coverage, not measured speeds. Check availability for your address with a provider. Postcode-level full-fibre figures are not published in this release.

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations Spring 2026, version 2026-01-v2. Contains Ofcom data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Planning applications

Mapped applications within 1,000 metres of this postcode point.

Available records
6,305
Records since 17 September 2020
1,666
Latest available record date
8 September 2025
London Borough of Camden
Partial beta coverage
This beta dataset covers only Adur, Camden, Doncaster and Worthing and is not a complete national planning register. Doncaster records have no published coordinates, so they cannot be matched to local reports.

Latest available applications

  1. 2025/2446/P Date not supplied 203 m away

    Extensions and alterations including removal of rooftop plant and additional of an additional storey on west side (adjacent to Leather Lane); on the east side (Holborn/Hatton Garden) retention of 10 storeys with rooftop plant and terraces. Facade renewal (replacement of stone cladding with metal cladding and replacement window (bays), provision of new balconies on Holborn Circus elevation. Ground and lower ground floor re-configurations to provide re-configured commercial and retail floorspace (Class E), affordable jewellery workspace and/or competitive socialising (sui generis) on lower ground floor, reconfiguration of entrances and servicing arrangements, new hard and soft landscaping, provision of cycle parking and other ancillary works.

    120 Holborn London Camden EC1N 2TD

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  2. 2025/3157/L Date not supplied 943 m away

    Details to discharge Conditions 5a (details of facing materials) and 5b (fire escape stair railings) of listed building consent 2023/4902/L dated 30/7/24 for 'Extension of basement, conversion of front part of building at second and third floor levels from commercial/office space to create 2 x studio dwellings; second floor rear extension, and internal and external alterations.'.

    25 Old Gloucester Street London WC1N 3AF

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  3. 2025/2840/L Date not supplied 975 m away

    The replacement of light fittings on ground and first floor levels.

    German Historical Institute 17 Bloomsbury Square London WC1A 2NJ

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  4. 2025/2230/P Date not supplied 596 m away

    Installation of acoustic enclosures for previously unauthorised air conditioning units. New acoustic enclosures will be installed for the previously unauthorized extractor fan. Relocation and replacement of the previously unauthorized ventilation fan and ducting will be conducted.

    35 Gray's Inn Road London Camden WC1X 8PG

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  5. 2025/3353/P Date not supplied 871 m away

    Infill of existing voids and erection of projecting extensions at second and third floors on Macklin Street frontage, to provide additional office (Class E) accomodation.

    New London House 172 Drury Lane London WC2B 5QR

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  6. 2025/3184/L Date not supplied 782 m away

    Replacement of internal staircase.

    Vernon House 23 Sicilian Avenue London Camden WC1A 2QS

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  7. 2025/3186/L Date not supplied 724 m away

    External alterations comprising alterations to steps within front lightwell. Internal alterations comprising minor changes to floorplan and openings (part retrospective).

    14 John Street London WC1N 2EB

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  8. 2025/3139/P Date not supplied 724 m away

    Alterations to steps within the front lightwell.

    14 John Street London WC1N 2EB

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  9. 2025/2758/P Date not supplied 954 m away

    Change of use of the lower and upper basement, ground and mezzanine floors to use the existing floorspace for an immersive experience venue with associated ancillary facilities including a bar area, retail and office space (sui generis) (RETROSPECTIVE)

    60-70 Shorts Gardens London WC2H 9AH

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  10. 2023/3777/P Date not supplied 924 m away

    Installation of 2 extract ducts within window openings at basement and ground floor level facing onto the lightwell on the southern elevation of the commercial building.

    24-28 Bloomsbury Way London WC1A 2SN

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  11. 2025/3710/P Date not supplied 765 m away

    Details of condition 23 (Tree Protection) for planning application 2024/2732/P dated 06/08/2025 for 'Refurbishment and extension of the existing building to provide additional commercial, business and service use (Class E) including nine storey front extension, replacement of roof extension and introduction of a rooftop terrace, new entrance, external alterations, new hard and soft landscaping, provision of cycle parking and bin store, provision of separate cafe unit (Class E), and other associated works.'

    124 Theobald's Road London WC1X 8RX

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  12. 2025/3517/L Date not supplied 848 m away

    Installation of 3 x air conditioning units and associated works on rooftop.

    The Connection 198 High Holborn London WC1V 7BD

    London Borough of Camden Registered

Source: MHCLG Planning Data, snapshot 2025-09-17, version 2025-09-17-beta. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Record dates use the submitted date where published, otherwise the decision date.

GP practices

126

within 5 km

  • ST PHILIPS MEDICAL CENTRE

    TOWER 3, 2ND FLOOR CLEMENTS INN, LONDON, WC2A 2AZ

    ODS code F83672

    472 m

  • KINGS COLLEGE HEALTH CENTRE

    3RD FLOOR, BUSH HOUSE, SOUTH EAST WING, 300 STRAND, LONDON, WC2B 4PJ

    ODS code E87768

    707 m

  • GRAY'S INN MEDICAL GROUP CHANCERY LANE

    77 GRAY'S INN ROAD, LONDON, WC1X 8TS

    ODS code F83042

    731 m

  • HOLBORN MEDICAL CENTRE

    64-66 LAMBS CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, WC1N 3NA

    ODS code F83058

    837 m

  • THE NEAMAN PRACTICE

    15 HALF MOON COURT, LONDON, EC1A 7HF

    ODS code F84640

    910 m

  • CLERKENWELL MEDICAL PRACTICE

    FINSBURY HEALTH CENTRE, 17 PINE STREET, LONDON, EC1R 0LP

    ODS code F83624

    917 m

  • DR SEGARAJASINGHE

    FINSBURY HEALTH CENTRE, PINE STREET, LONDON, EC1R 0LP

    ODS code F83678

    917 m

  • COVENT GARDEN MEDICAL CENTRE

    47 SHORTS GARDENS, LONDON, WC2H 9AA

    ODS code E87045

    1.0 km

  • MUSEUM PRACTICE

    58 GREAT RUSSELL STREET, LONDON, WC1B 3BA

    ODS code F83061

    1.1 km

  • BRUNSWICK MEDICAL CENTRE UHPC

    39 BRUNSWICK CENTRE, LONDON, WC1N 1AF

    ODS code F83048

    1.2 km

  • AMWELL GROUP PRACTICE

    4 NAOROJI STREET, ISLINGTON, LONDON, WC1X 0GB

    ODS code F83652

    1.3 km

  • BLACKFRIARS MEDICAL PRACTICE

    BLACKFRIARS MEDICAL PRACT, 45 COLOMBO STREET, LONDON, SE1 8EE

    ODS code G85642

    1.3 km

  • THE BLOOMSBURY SURGERY

    1 HANDEL STREET, LONDON, WC1N 1PD

    ODS code F83044

    1.3 km

  • GOWER STREET PRACTICE

    20 GOWER STREET, LONDON, WC1E 6DP

    ODS code F83005

    1.4 km

  • RIDGMOUNT PRACTICE

    8 RIDGMOUNT STREET, LONDON, WC1E 7AA

    ODS code F83043

    1.5 km

  • GREAT CHAPEL STREET MEDICAL CENTRE

    4TH FLOOR, SOHO CENTRE FOR HEALTH, 1 FRITH STREET, LONDON, W1D 3HZ

    ODS code E87772

    1.5 km

  • SOHO CENTRE FOR HEALTH AND CARE

    1ST FLOOR, 30 SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W1D 3QS

    ODS code E87069

    1.5 km

  • SOHO SQUARE GENERAL PRACTICE

    1ST FLOOR, 1 FRITH STREET, LONDON, W1D 3HZ

    ODS code E87714

    1.5 km

  • WATERLOO HEALTH CENTRE

    114-118 LOWER MARSH, WATERLOO, LONDON, SE1 7AE

    ODS code G85136

    1.8 km

  • CITY ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE

    CITY HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE, UNIT 1-3 GROUND FLOOR, CITY HOUSE, 190-196 CITY ROAD, LONDON, EC1V 2QH

    ODS code F83064

    1.8 km

Showing 20 of 126 matching practices.

Main GP practices only; branch surgeries are excluded. Distances are straight-line. Contact the practice to check registration, services, opening hours and appointments.

Source acquired on 2026-09-03. Contains information from NHS England, licenced under the current version of the Open Government Licence.

Nearby transport

  • Holborn Circus / Fetter Lane

    BCT · Holborn

    0.1 miles
  • Holborn Circus / Fetter Lane

    BCT · Holborn

    0.1 miles
  • Holborn Circus / Fetter Lane

    BCT · Holborn

    0.1 miles
  • Holborn Circus / Fetter Lane

    BCT · Holborn

    0.1 miles
  • Chancery Lane

    TMU · Chancery Lane

    0.1 miles

Relative deprivation

English Indices of Deprivation 2025 for City of London 001G, the published LSOA linked to this postcode. Decile 1 contains the most deprived 10% of English LSOAs and decile 10 the least deprived 10%.

Overall IMD decile

8 of 10

Overall England rank

25,966 of 33,755

Income
10 of 10
Employment
10 of 10
Education and skills
10 of 10
Health and disability
5 of 10
Crime
10 of 10
Housing and services
9 of 10
Living environment
1 of 10

These are relative area statistics, not measures of an individual household, affluence or absolute change. They cannot be compared with indices for other UK nations. Source: English Indices of Deprivation 2025, version 2025-v2.

Flood risk

Environment Agency long-term indicators for the area around addresses in this postcode. They are not an assessment of any individual property and do not show current or forecast flooding.

High risk addresses
0
Medium risk addresses
0
Low risk addresses
0
Groundwater flood alert area
Unlikely

Source: Environment Agency flood-risk postcode search tool data, version 2026-06-18. Check the long-term risk for an individual area. © Environment Agency copyright and/or database right 2025. All rights reserved.

Evidence in context

Schools

385 open schools are in scope, including 180 primary and 51 secondary schools. City Junior School is the nearest published school at 327 m.

Counts describe active establishment records. They do not assess admissions, catchments or quality.

Recorded crime

41,093 published events cover 12 months, averaging 3,424.417 events per published month. The largest recorded category is Theft from the person with 10,352 events.

The source publishes anonymised street-level events. These figures are not a measure of safety for an individual address.