Fleet Street is in London and in City Of London district. EC4A 2AH is located in the St James's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cities of London and Westminster. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fleet Street, London, EC4A 2AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC4A 2LT, WC2A 1PU, EC4Y 1DP, WC2A 2JR, WC2A 1LG, EC4Y 1AA, WC2A 1RS, EC4A 2AT, WC2R 1DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC4A 2AH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45% | 53.9% | 8.9% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 55% | 46.1% | -8.9% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 2AH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.9% 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 | 62.1% | 66.9% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 29.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.8% | 25.4% | 3.6% | 44.2% | -18.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 2.2% | -5.6% | 9.1% | -6.9% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (97.9%) 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 | 59.2% | 75.1% | 15.9% | 48.4% | 26.7% |
| Good health | 26.3% | 22.8% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -10.8% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 2.1% | -9.0% | 12.7% | -10.6% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 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 2AH this area, 5.6% 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 74%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.7% | 5.6% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 0.6% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -9.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.2% | 2.3% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -11.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 9.6% | -2.4% | 16.9% | -7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.8% | 74% | 21.2% | 33.8% | 40.2% |
| Other | 12.2% | 7.3% | -4.9% | 2.8% | 4.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.8% 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 | 3.6% | 28.8% | 25.2% | 0.7% | 28.1% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 9.9% | 7.3% | 3.1% | 6.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 6.3% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 4.7% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 82.2% | 40.8% | -41.4% | 81.4% | -40.6% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, just 22.9% 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 | 57.3% | 22.9% | -34.4% | 83.2% | -60.3% |
| European Union | 16.4% | 10.9% | -5.5% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.8% | 12% | 9.2% | 0.8% | 11.2% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.7% | 45.3% | 35.6% | 5.6% | 39.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.7% | 5.2% | -4.5% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 22.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 10.9% 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 | 52.6% | 22.8% | -29.8% | 83.2% | -60.4% |
| 10+ Years | 16.1% | 10.9% | -5.2% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 15% | 8.1% | 2.9% | 12.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 19.2% | 11.6% | 2.2% | 17.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.8% | 32.1% | 15.3% | 1.9% | 30.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 26.3% | 76.7% | -50.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Turkey | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 10% | 0.2% | 9.8% |
| Middle East | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 15.8% | 0.3% | 15.5% |
| Southern Asia | 6.8% | 1.2% | 5.6% |
| South-East Asia | 5.8% | 0.2% | 5.6% |
| Central Asia | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 10% | 0.3% | 9.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 1.1% | 13.5% | -12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 37.2% | 8.1% |
| Christian | 20% | 46.2% | -26.2% |
| Buddhist | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Hindu | 5.8% | 1.7% | 4.1% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 11.1% | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 12.1% | 6.0% | 6.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fleet Street was 1769.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 432.7% higher than the Knightsbridge & Belgravia average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Fleet Street has the 21st highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Knightsbridge & Belgravia and the 44th highest crime rate of 604 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 302.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -0.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 193 Fleet Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £4,328,000 | 2017-12-14 | £3,452,523 |
EC4A 2AH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 2AH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 61 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 35 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 35 |
| Information and communication | 27 |
| Other | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coram Centre 49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY | 4out of 4 | 1,464 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 | 2,717 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 | 2,863 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,374 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 3,593 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Clement Danes CofE Primary School 118 Drury Lane , Covent Garden WC2B 5SU | 4out of 4 | 487 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Church of England Primary School Baldwins Gardens , Holborn EC1N 7SD | 3out of 4 | 710 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Macklin Street , Covent Garden WC2B 5NA | 3out of 4 | 711 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School 38 Laystall Street , EC1R 4PQ | 4out of 4 | 997 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 | 999 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Nautical School 61 Stamford Street , Waterloo SE1 9NA | 2out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Aske's Borough Academy 94B Southwark Bridge Road , SE1 0EX | - not rated | 1,884 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy South Bank 75 Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7HS | 4out of 4 | 1,957 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School 118 St George's Road , SE1 6EX | 4out of 4 | 2,185 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG | 4out of 4 | 2,243 yd | Community school | No | Girls | 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 | 550 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Capital City College Group 211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA | - not rated | 1,574 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,028 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 2,233 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 2,835 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 3,999 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 4,342 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London School of Economics and Political Science Houghton Street , WC2A 2AE | - not rated | 298 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of the Arts London 272 High Holborn , WC1V 7EY | - not rated | 488 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Courtauld Institute of Art Somerset House , Strand WC2R 0RN | - not rated | 549 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Royal Ballet School 46 Floral Street , Covent Garden WC2E 9DA | - not rated | 811 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| CATS College London 43-45 Bloomsbury Square & 2 Southampton Place , WC1A 2RA | - not rated | 853 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris And Hoole | 191 - 192 Fleet Street, London | 27 yd | |
| Gaucho Grill | 125-126 CHANCERY LANE | 34 yd | |
| Brasserie Blanc | 119 CHANCERY LANE | 54 yd | |
| Bartlett Mitchell C/O Lewis Silkin | 5 Chancery Lane, London | 59 yd | |
| Temple 24, Z City Hotel | Temple Bar House, 23-28 Fleet Street | 67 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maison Arslan / The Green Ribbon | 193 FLEET STREET | 2 yd | |
| Ye Olde Cock Tavern | Ye Olde Cock Tavern Public House, 22 Fleet Street | 67 yd | |
| Editors Tap | Ground Floor Retail Unit, 5-11 Fetter Lane | 155 yd | |
| El Vino Co Ltd | 47 Fleet Street, London | 157 yd | |
| Pegasus Bar | Inner Temple Treasury, The Terrace | 169 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleet Street Press | 3 Fleet Street, London | 39 yd | |
| Dilieto | 175 Fleet Street, London | 196 yd | |
| Guido's | Denning House, 90 Chancery Lane | 211 yd | |
| Honi Poke | 28 Chancery Lane, London | 211 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | Unit 6, 83 Chancery Lane | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 60 Fetter Lane, London | 488 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 323-324 High Holborn, London | 511 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Retail Unit, 16-18 New Bridge Street | 524 yd | |
| Amazon Fresh | 318 High Holborn, London | 530 yd | |
| Sainsburys | 123 Holborn | 540 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Court Hotel 1-2 1-2 SERJEANTS' INN | health and fitness suite | 178 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Fetter Lane) FETTER LANE | health and fitness suite | 182 yd |
| The Gym (Holborn Circus) 1-9 1-9 NEW FETTER LANE | health and fitness suite | 406 yd |
| London School Of Economics Students Union HOUGHTON STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 431 yd |
| Topnotch Health Club (Blackfriars) (Closed) Tudor Street | health and fitness suite | 474 yd |
| London School Of Economics Students Union Gym SHEFFIELD STREET | health and fitness suite | 484 yd |
| King'S Sport Strand Gym ALDWYCH | health and fitness suite | 507 yd |
| Somerset House Somerset House Somerset House Strand | 577 yd | |
| Gymbox (Farringdon) 12A 12A LEATHER LANE | health and fitness suite | 627 yd |
| Dw Fitness First (Waldorf) ALDWYCH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 635 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.