EC4A Postcode District
EC4A is one of 27 EC Postcode Districts for the London Post town in City And County Of The City Of London
The EC4A postcode district is located in the EC London - EC postal area, EC4A has a population of 383 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 0.07 square miles (0.17 square kilometres or 42.48 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of EC4A. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
Map of EC4A
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District overview
The primary settlement in the EC4A postcode district is the City of London. It is located in the County of the City of London in Greater London. Other significant settlements in the district include Islington and Westminster, both located in Greater London. The post town associated with this district is London.
There are 4 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector EC4A 1, covers City Of London in City and County of the City of London.
The sector EC4A 2, covers City Of London in City and County of the City of London.
The sector EC4A 3, covers City Of London in City and County of the City of London.
The sector EC4A 4, covers City Of London in City and County of the City of London.
The post town for this district is LONDON.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the City and County of the City of London (107 postal codes), and finally, the Islington London Boro area (3 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| City of London | 0.68 | E |
| City of Westminster | 1.29 | SW |
| Chigwell | 10.68 | NE |
| Borehamwood | 12.12 | NW |
| Waltham Cross | 12.19 | NNE |
| Loughton | 12.28 | NE |
| Potters Bar | 12.94 | NNW |
| Waltham Abbey | 12.96 | NNE |
| Ewell | 13.02 | SSW |
| Cheshunt | 13.22 | NNE |
| Banstead | 14.04 | SSW |
| Bushey | 14.20 | NW |
| Epsom | 14.37 | SSW |
| Warlingham | 14.40 | S |
| Swanley | 14.62 | SE |
| Radlett | 14.75 | NW |
| Sunbury-on-Thames | 14.99 | WSW |
| Esher | 15.05 | SW |
| Watford | 15.70 | NW |
| Epping | 15.74 | NE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 115
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of London | LONDON | EC4A 1 | 36 |
| City of London | LONDON | EC4A 3 | 18 |
| City of London | LONDON | EC4A 3 | 17 |
| City of London | LONDON | EC4A 2 | 10 |
| City of London | LONDON | EC4A 4 | 10 |
| City of London | LONDON | EC4A 2 | 8 |
| City of London | LONDON | EC4A 2 | 5 |
| City of London | LONDON | EC4A 4 | 4 |
| Westminster | LONDON | EC4A 2 | 2 |
| City of London | LONDON | EC4A 4 | 2 |
| Islington | LONDON | EC4A 1 | 1 |
| Islington | LONDON | EC4A 2 | 1 |
| Islington | LONDON | EC4A 3 | 1 |
Street list for EC4A
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| FLEET STREET A4 | 351 |
| SHOE LANE | 243 |
| SHOE LANE | 243 |
| FETTER LANE A4 | 35 |
| FETTER LANE A4 | 35 |
| FETTER LANE A4 | 35 |
| NORWICH STREET | 35 |
| WEST HARDING STREET | 22 |
| WEST HARDING STREET | 22 |
| FURNIVAL STREET | 22 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 57 |
| Other theft | 43 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 |
| Burglary | 27 |
| Public order | 12 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Drugs | 8 |
| Bicycle theft | 7 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Robbery | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLEET STREET | LONDON | 21 | EC4A 2BU | View map | |
| FETTER LANE | LONDON | 11 | EC4A 1ES | View map | |
| FARRINGDON STREET | LONDON | 8 | EC4A 4AB | View map | |
| GREAT NEW STREET | LONDON | 7 | EC4A 3BN | View map |
Healthcare services
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vision Express (fleet St, Westminster) | 108 FLEET STREET, WESTMINSTER, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, EC4A 2AF | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Vision Express (london Fleet Street) | 108 FLEET STREET, WESTMINSTER, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, EC4A 2AF | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | The Eye Place (fleet Street) | 108 FLEET STREET, LONDON, EC4A 2AF | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Semi-detached | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Terraced | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Flats | £539,750 | 10 | £562,311 | 9 | £732,071 | 7 | £670,333 | 9 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M1 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 19.45
Average Driving Distance: 7.88
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 112
M4 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 20.23
Average Driving Distance: 9.01
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 112
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| No delivery office data found. | |
Postcode format
| E | C | 4 | A | - | X | X | X |
| E | C | 4 | A | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions in or around this district.
| Name | Category | Detail | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor Johnson's House | Historic Properties | Historic House / House and Garden / Palace | View map |
Administrative and boundary notes
The EC4A postal code covers the settlement of LONDON.
The EC4A Postcode shares a border with WC2A (LONDON), EC4Y (LONDON, MIDDLE TEMPLE, INNER TEMPLE), EC1N (LONDON), EC1A (LONDON, ISLINGTON) and WC1V (LONDON).
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