EC4A postcode: what it's like to live there
The EC4A district covers City and County of the City of London, Clerkenwell, City of Westminster. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 3 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in EC4A
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from EC4A at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- the City of London: 11 min by train, door to door
Primary schools nearby
- St Alban's Church of England Primary School · EC1N 7SD · Remains Good (2024) · Top 22% in England
- St Clement Danes CofE Primary School · WC2B 5SU · Outstanding in every area (2024) · Top 1% in England
- Christopher Hatton Primary School · EC1R 4PQ · Outstanding (2022) · Top 5% in England
- St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School · WC1N 2NX · Outstanding (2024) · Top 15% in England
- St Josephs Catholic Primary School · WC2B 5NA · Outstanding in every area (2025) · Top 35% in England
- St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School · EC1V 0EU · Good (2023) · Top 3% in England
Secondary schools nearby
- London Nautical, City of London Academy · SE1 9NA · Requires improvement (2023)
- Haberdashers' Borough Academy · SE1 0EX · Good (2024) · Top 42% in England
- Central Foundation Boys' School · EC2A 4SH · Outstanding in every area (2025) · Top 14% in England
- Oasis Academy South Bank · SE1 7HS · Outstanding (2024) · Top 19% in England
- Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School · N1 9QG · Outstanding in every area (2025) · Top 21% in England
- Notre Dame Catholic Girls' School · SE1 6EX · Requires improvement (2024) · Bottom 37% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in EC4A
- The Children's Centre Goldman Sachs · EC4A 4AU · Good (Ofsted)
Neighbourhoods in EC4A
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of EC4A | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of London | 96% | £745k | Very high | 10 min |
| Clerkenwell | 3% | £742k | Very high | 3 min |
Questions
Where is the EC4A postcode?
EC4A covers 3 neighbourhoods in City and County of the City of London, Clerkenwell, City of Westminster, with 110 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in EC4A?
The typical home price across EC4A's neighbourhoods is £745k, against £300k for England.
How long is the commute from EC4A?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: the City of London 11 minutes.