Affluence in EC1A 7
How EC1A 7 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- City of London
- Region
- London
- Population
- 8,232 (2024)
EC1A 7Postcode sector · London
How well off EC1A 7 is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, EC1A 7 scores 8.0 out of 10, placing it more affluent than most of England. Its lowest-scoring category is living environment (1.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Living environment1.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
- Older people in low-income households8.7
- Children in low-income families9.0
- Employment9.7
- Education and skills9.7
- Income10.0
- Crime10.0
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
69.2% of adults in EC1A 7 are in work, above the England average of 55.7%. 9.9% are retired and 11.9% are full-time students.
Social grade
68.1% of adults in EC1A 7 work in managerial or professional jobs, more than double the England average of 33.2%.
Highest qualification
80.4% of adults in EC1A 7 hold a degree or equivalent, more than double the England average of 33.9%. 4.2% have no qualifications.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.