39TOTAL POPULATION
27HOUSEHOLDS
4.8%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£65,000AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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EC4R POSTCODE REGION

London (EC4R)

The EC4R postcode area is located in the London postcode town region, within the county of Greater London, and contains a total of 270 individual postcodes.

There are 2 electoral wards in the EC4R postcode area, including London which come under the local authority of the City of London,Westminster Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 52% of people in EC4R are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of EC4R are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


The EC4R postcode, located in London, England, is a postcode district that includes parts of the City of London and the City of Westminster. It is bounded by Fleet Street to the north, the River Thames to the south, Farringdon Road to the east, and Chancery Lane to the west. It covers the area which includes the courts at the Central Criminal Court, commonly known as the ‘Old Bailey', and is the main business district of the City of London.

The EC4R postcode consists of 14 postcode sectors, including Barbican, Smithfield, Holborn, St Luke's, Walbrook, Queen Street, Temple, New Inn Yard, Lincoln's Inn Fields, Bridgewater Square, Leather Lane, Chancery Lane, Fetter Lane and Fleet Street. It contains a number of key landmarks and well-known institutions, such as the Bank of England, St Paul's Cathedral, Paternoster Square, the Guildhall, Old Bailey and Temple Bar.

This popular postcode district is home to more than 81,000 people, and over 97,000 businesses. It has one of the highest concentrations of financial services businesses in Europe, including London Stock Exchange, Lloyds Banking Group, Bank of England, Royal Bank of Scotland, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, HSBC and JPMorgan Chase. Media, technology, legal and cultural organisations, ranging from The Guardian newspaper, to Time Out magazine and the Royal Shakespeare Company, are also located in the district.

The EC4R postcode is diverse, with an ever-evolving population that includes people of all ages, nationalities and backgrounds. The area is served by an extensive network of public transport links, including the Underground and London Overground services, buses and National Rail stations.

Its wide, pedestrianised streets and public spaces, such as Paternoster Square, provide a vibrant and attractive shopping experience, while the plethora of restaurants, cafes, bars, galleries and theatres mean there is no shortage of activities and entertainment. The area also offers a variety of educational options and a range of health and fitness activities.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 85%WORKING
  • 15%UNEMPLOYED

15% of people in EC4R are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 52%AB
  • 37%C2/C2
  • 11%DE

According to census records, 52% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 48%WHITE
  • 52%NON-WHITE

48% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

EC4RGreater London

Greater London

The county of Greater London

EC4R is located in the county of Greater London, in England.

Greater London has a total population of 8,778,500, making it the 1st largest county in the UK.

Greater London has a total area of 606 square miles, and a population density of 5594 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Greater London Postal Town Map
Outward CodeEC4R
Postal TownLondon
MSOA NameCity of London 001
LSOA NameCity of London 001F
CountyGreater London
RegionGreater London
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityCity of London,Westminster
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

EC4R Electoral Wards

The postal region of EC4R, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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