Affluence in EC1A 4
How EC1A 4 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- City of London
- Region
- London
- Population
- 5,481 (2024)
EC1A 4Postcode sector · London
How well off EC1A 4 is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, EC1A 4 scores 5.7 out of 10, placing it close to the middle of the range for England. Its lowest-scoring category is living environment (1.7 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Living environment1.7
- Older people in low-income households4.7
- Children in low-income families5.3
- Income6.0
- Health and disability6.3
- Employment6.7
- Barriers to housing and services6.7
- Education and skills7.7
- Crime8.3
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
55.9% of adults in EC1A 4 are in work, broadly in line with the England average of 55.7%. 13.7% are retired and 16% are full-time students.
Social grade
53.1% of adults in EC1A 4 work in managerial or professional jobs, well above the England average of 33.2%.
Highest qualification
66.8% of adults in EC1A 4 hold a degree or equivalent, well above the England average of 33.9%. 8.4% have no qualifications.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.