EC4Y 7BS

Farringdon Without · City of London · England

Updated September 2026

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Location overview

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Local authority
City of London
Postcode district
EC4Y
Postcode sector
EC4Y 7

Nearby postcodes

Nearby postcode distances
Postcode Distance
EC4Y 7BX 15 m
EC4Y 7DB 19 m
EC4Y 7BP 25 m
EC4Y 7BY 30 m
EC4Y 7DE 32 m
Complete postcode fields and official codes
Postcode
EC4Y 7BS
Status
Current
Introduced
1 January 1980
Terminated
Not published
Postcode area
EC
Postcode district
EC4Y
Postcode sector
EC4Y 7
Latitude
51.513416
Longitude
-0.109221
British National Grid easting
531,299
British National Grid northing
181,082

Statistical and administrative geographies

Country
England · E92000001
Region
London · E12000007
Local authority district
City of London · E09000001
Parish or community
E43000191
Output area
E00000025
Lower layer super output area
City of London 001G · E01032740
Middle layer super output area
City of London 001 · E02000001

Postcode source versions

Explore EC4Y

Schools

Within 3.1 miles of this postcode

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Open schools
392
Primary
187
Secondary
49
  1. London School of Economics and Political Science

    Higher education institutions

    523 m
  2. Courtauld Institute of Art

    Higher education institutions

    612 m
  3. City Junior School

    Other independent school

    685 m

Recorded crime

Within 1 mile of this postcode

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Published events
40,595
Months covered
12
Latest month
June 2026

Most recorded categories in this period

  • Theft from the person 10,415
  • Other theft 9,227
  • Violence and sexual offences 5,845
  • Shoplifting 4,201
  • Anti social behaviour 2,311

Census 2021

Population and age profile

Postcode residents
1

1 female, 0 male

Postcode households
1
Residents per household
1.0
EC4Y 7 residents
53

Age bands in EC4Y 7

Wider postcode sector
Age 0 to 14
3%

10 residents

Age 15 to 24
22.3%

74 residents

Age 25 to 44
40.4%

134 residents

Age 45 to 64
22.9%

76 residents

Age 65 and over
11.4%

38 residents

This postcode contained 1.9% of the sector's usual residents on Census Day. The age profile describes the wider EC4Y 7 sector, not people in this individual postcode.

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+
90%
Ultrafast, 100 Mbit/s+
90%
Ultrafast, 300 Mbit/s+
90%
Gigabit-capable
90%
Unable to receive decent fixed or FWA broadband
0%
Next Generation Access
90%
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
3,682
Records since 17 September 2020
926
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 520 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. 2025/2230/P Date not supplied 965 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
  3. 2025/3353/P Date not supplied 967 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
  4. 2025/3033/A Date not supplied 698 m away

    Display of an 1 x internally illuminated fascia sign, 1 x internally illuminated projecting sign and 1 x non illuminated menu box with incorporated lock.

    Unit 4, Ground Floor 272 High Holborn London WC1V 7EY

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  5. 2025/3406/P Date not supplied 852 m away

    Installation of enclosed walkway at 7th floor level

    88 Kingsway London Camden WC2B 6AA

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  6. 2025/2698/P Date not supplied 685 m away

    External alterations to the front and side elevations, including the relocation and installation of doors, internal reconfiguration of the ground floor and basement and installation of plant at roof level

    High Holborn House 52-54 High Holborn London WC1V 6RL

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  7. 2025/0453/P Date not supplied 303 m away

    Extension of the existing closet wing at ground up to 2nd floor to provide a new stair and lift; demolition of part of rear extension at ground floor and store rooms at basement level to reinstate external courtyard at basement level; introduction of ramp and stair over courtyard to provide level access from Star Yard and associated changes to door to side elevation and dropped kerb; installation of air source heat pumps at roof level; refurbishment of interior spaces and thermal upgrades to existing windows; and external repairs to historic features.

    60 Carey Street London WC2A 2JB

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  8. 2025/0515/L Date not supplied 303 m away

    Extension of the existing closet wing at ground up to 2nd floor to provide a new stair and lift; demolition of part of rear extension at ground floor and store rooms at basement level to reinstate external courtyard at basement level; introduction of ramp and stair over courtyard to provide level access from Star Yard and associated changes to door to side elevation and dropped kerb; installation of air source heat pumps at roof level; refurbishment of interior spaces and thermal upgrades to existing windows; and external repairs to historic features.

    60 Carey Street London Camden WC2A 2JB

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  9. 2025/3037/P Date not supplied 816 m away

    Amalgamation of 55 and 57 Farringdon Road and the erection of an additional storey to provide commercial floorspace, rooftop plant enclosure, the erection of a rear extension to relocate the stair core, new shopfront and alterations to the rear and front faades with associated refurbishment and upgrading works.

    55 - 57 Farringdon Road Farringdon London EC1M 3JB

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  10. 2025/3246/A Date not supplied 747 m away

    Installation of 1x LED backlit fascia sign, 1 x. wall-hung light box sign, 2 x. awnings, and decorative features

    75 High Holborn London Camden WC1V 6LS

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  11. 2025/2544/P Date not supplied 988 m away

    Extend rearward existing lower ground floor level for the erection of a two storey rear extension; single storey wing extension at first floor level; replace rooftop structure and railing s to provide main roof level terrace and green roof; Replace fenestration throughout and associated internal alterations.

    39 Great James Street London Camden WC1N 3HB

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  12. 2025/2872/P Date not supplied 861 m away

    Replacing existig parasols with retractable awning and installation of glazing system covering part of the existing rooftop bar area.

    Kingsbourne House 229-231 High Holborn London WC1V 7DA

    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

131

within 5 km

  • ST PHILIPS MEDICAL CENTRE

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

    ODS code F83672

    425 m

  • KINGS COLLEGE HEALTH CENTRE

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

    ODS code E87768

    605 m

  • BLACKFRIARS MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

    ODS code G85642

    928 m

  • THE NEAMAN PRACTICE

    15 HALF MOON COURT, LONDON, EC1A 7HF

    ODS code F84640

    1.0 km

  • GRAY'S INN MEDICAL GROUP CHANCERY LANE

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

    ODS code F83042

    1.1 km

  • COVENT GARDEN MEDICAL CENTRE

    47 SHORTS GARDENS, LONDON, WC2H 9AA

    ODS code E87045

    1.1 km

  • HOLBORN MEDICAL CENTRE

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

    ODS code F83058

    1.2 km

  • MUSEUM PRACTICE

    58 GREAT RUSSELL STREET, LONDON, WC1B 3BA

    ODS code F83061

    1.3 km

  • CLERKENWELL MEDICAL PRACTICE

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

    ODS code F83624

    1.3 km

  • DR SEGARAJASINGHE

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

    ODS code F83678

    1.3 km

  • WATERLOO HEALTH CENTRE

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

    ODS code G85136

    1.5 km

  • BRUNSWICK MEDICAL CENTRE UHPC

    39 BRUNSWICK CENTRE, LONDON, WC1N 1AF

    ODS code F83048

    1.6 km

  • GREAT CHAPEL STREET MEDICAL CENTRE

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

    ODS code E87772

    1.6 km

  • SOHO CENTRE FOR HEALTH AND CARE

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

    ODS code E87069

    1.6 km

  • SOHO SQUARE GENERAL PRACTICE

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

    ODS code E87714

    1.6 km

  • GOWER STREET PRACTICE

    20 GOWER STREET, LONDON, WC1E 6DP

    ODS code F83005

    1.6 km

  • AMWELL GROUP PRACTICE

    4 NAOROJI STREET, ISLINGTON, LONDON, WC1X 0GB

    ODS code F83652

    1.6 km

  • THE BLOOMSBURY SURGERY

    1 HANDEL STREET, LONDON, WC1N 1PD

    ODS code F83044

    1.7 km

  • RIDGMOUNT PRACTICE

    8 RIDGMOUNT STREET, LONDON, WC1E 7AA

    ODS code F83043

    1.7 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

    2.0 km

Showing 20 of 131 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

  • Fetter Lane

    BCT · City of London

    0.1 miles
  • Chancery Lane (EC4)

    BCT · City of London

    0.1 miles
  • Fetter Lane

    BCT · City of London

    0.1 miles
  • Temple Avenue

    BCT · Temple

    0.2 miles
  • Temple Avenue

    BCT · Temple

    0.2 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

392 open schools are in scope, including 187 primary and 49 secondary schools. London School of Economics and Political Science is the nearest published school at 523 m.

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

Recorded crime

40,595 published events cover 12 months, averaging 3,382.917 events per published month. The largest recorded category is Theft from the person with 10,415 events.

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