Fetter Lane is in London and in City Of London district. EC4A 1ES is located in the Farringdon Without electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cities of London and Westminster. This postcode has been in use since 2006-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC4A 1JU, EC4A 1GP, EC4A 1EP, EC4A 3BF, EC4A 1NL, EC4A 1HP, EC4A 1AN, EC4A 1LL, EC4A 1EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around EC4A 1ES is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 39.3% | 51.6% | 12.3% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 60.7% | 48.4% | -12.3% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around EC4A 1ES, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 74.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 67.9% | 74.1% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 36.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.5% | 14.4% | -10.1% | 44.2% | -29.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 4.6% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (94.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 61.9% | 67.7% | 5.8% | 48.4% | 19.3% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 26.4% | -6.2% | 33.6% | -7.2% |
| Fair health | 5.2% | 5.5% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -7.2% |
| Bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around EC4A 1ES this area, 4.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 82%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 0.8% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 18.2% | -14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.3% | 0.9% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -12.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.5% | 11.1% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 78.5% | 82% | 3.5% | 33.8% | 48.2% |
| Other | 7.5% | 1.8% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 5.2% | 21.6% | 16.4% | 0.7% | 20.9% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 5% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 81.9% | 56.4% | -25.5% | 81.4% | -25.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 5.5% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, just 22.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 44.4% | 22.4% | -22.0% | 83.2% | -60.8% |
| European Union | 20% | 27.4% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 21.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.8% | 6.7% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 5.9% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 3.1% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.9% | 30.9% | 19.0% | 5.6% | 25.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.9% | 7.6% | -4.3% | 1.3% | 6.3% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 22.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 20% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 43.3% | 22.7% | -20.6% | 83.2% | -60.5% |
| 10+ Years | 16.3% | 20% | 3.7% | 9.8% | 10.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.5% | 10.9% | -0.6% | 2.9% | 8.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.9% | 15% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 12.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 13% | 31.4% | 18.4% | 1.9% | 29.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 36% | 76.7% | -40.7% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 11.3% | 1.5% | 9.8% |
| Other Europe | 4.1% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 18.5% | 0.3% | 18.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 5% | 0.2% | 4.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.7% | 37.2% | 8.5% |
| Christian | 25.8% | 46.2% | -20.4% |
| Buddhist | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Hindu | 5% | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 13.1% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fetter Lane was 184.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 408.2% higher than the Aldersgate average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Fetter Lane has the 10th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Aldersgate and the 20th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in City of London .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Swan, 108 Fetter Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2003-09-12 | £1,452,727 |
EC4A 1ES area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
EC4A 1ES area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in EC4A 1ES area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 83 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Part-Time Employee | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 68 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 59 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,416 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH | 4out of 4 | 2,585 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Christopher's Nursery School Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR | - not rated | 2,727 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,043 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre 1 Gundulf Street , SE11 6BG | 4out of 4 | 3,075 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School Baldwins Gardens , Holborn EC1N 7SD | 3out of 4 | 501 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School 118 Drury Lane , Covent Garden WC2B 5SU | - not rated | 802 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School 38 Laystall Street , EC1R 4PQ | 4out of 4 | 813 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School John's Mews , WC1N 2NX | 4out of 4 | 924 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Macklin Street , Covent Garden WC2B 5NA | - not rated | 940 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Nautical, City of London Academy 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,189 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Boys | More About School |
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | - not rated | 1,189 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | 3out of 4 | 1,928 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | - not rated | 2,048 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | - not rated | 2,094 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 823 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway College Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB | - not rated | 1,477 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,479 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 1,907 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,226 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,871 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 3,783 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 4,564 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 5,068 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Junior School CITY JUNIOR SCHOOL , 4 GRAY'S INN PLACE WC1R 5EY | - not rated | 448 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of the Arts London 272 High Holborn , WC1V 7EY | - not rated | 565 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London School of Economics and Political Science Houghton Street , WC2A 2AE | - not rated | 615 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtauld Institute of Art Somerset House , Strand WC2R 0RN | - not rated | 874 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Charterhouse Square School 33-40 Charterhouse Square , EC1M 6EA | - not rated | 945 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weil Gotshal & Manges | 110 Fetter Lane, London | 1 yd | |
| Papa-Dum | 2 Plough Place, London | 49 yd | |
| Elior At Macfarlane | 98 Fetter Lane, London | 60 yd | |
| The Watch House | 92 Fetter Lane, London | 60 yd | |
| The Refinery | 12 Great New Street, London | 72 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewdog | 1 Plough Place, London | 75 yd | |
| The Pregnant Man | 40 Chancery Lane, London | 205 yd | |
| Editors Tap | Ground Floor Retail Unit, 5-11 Fetter Lane | 216 yd | |
| Sir Christopher Hatton | 4 Leather Lane | 239 yd | |
| Bounce | 121 Holborn | 239 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret A Manger | 110 Fetter Lane, London | 1 yd | |
| Nusa Kitchen | 2 Plough Place, London | 49 yd | |
| Garbanzos Falafel & Hummus Bar | 6. New Street Square, London | 72 yd | |
| Birley Sandwiches | 6 New Street Square, London | 72 yd | |
| Coco Di Mama | 7 Nevill Lane, London | 93 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 60 Fetter Lane, London | 184 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 123 Holborn | 239 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 323-324 High Holborn, London | 335 yd | |
| TESCO | Tesco Express 19-21, High Holborn | 368 yd | |
| Amazon Fresh | 318 High Holborn, London | 383 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Holborn Circus) 1-9 1-9 NEW FETTER LANE | health and fitness suite | 122 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Fetter Lane) FETTER LANE | health and fitness suite | 157 yd |
| Temple Court Hotel 1-2 1-2 SERJEANTS' INN | health and fitness suite | 293 yd |
| Gymbox (Farringdon) 12A 12A LEATHER LANE | health and fitness suite | 332 yd |
| Mob45 (Farringdon) FARRINGDON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 572 yd |
| Topnotch Health Club (Blackfriars) (Closed) Tudor Street | health and fitness suite | 577 yd |
| London School Of Economics Students Union HOUGHTON STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 624 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London St Pauls) FITNESS CENTRE FITNESS CENTRE PRIORY COURT | health and fitness suite | 633 yd |
| Rosewood Hotel HIGH HOLBORN | health and fitness suite | 646 yd |
| London School Of Economics Students Union Gym SHEFFIELD STREET | health and fitness suite | 647 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 75.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.