City of London, England

The typical property in EC1A

EC1A is the Smithfield and St Bartholomew's area, the City of London with substantial heritage.

Area summary

EC1A sits in the City of London Corporation. The outcode covers Smithfield Market, St Bartholomew's Hospital and the immediate surrounds. Smithfield is a Grade II*-listed Victorian meat market (to be relocated). St Bartholomew's Hospital (founded 1123) is one of the oldest hospitals in continuous operation. Housing is very limited, the City has the smallest residential population of any UK postcode area.

Barbican station is on the Circle, Hammersmith and City and Metropolitan lines. Farringdon (in EC1M) is also accessible.

Employment is dominated by financial services, professional services, the hospital and the market.

City of London operates only mandatory HMO licensing.

What the data shows

Average sold
£2,319,804
From 1 sales
Median sold
£2,319,804
Full data for EC1A

Researched facts

  • St Bartholomew's Hospital is the oldest hospital in England in continuous operation since 1123, source
  • Smithfield Market is Grade II*-listed, source
  • The City of London has fewer than 10,000 residents, source

Buyer notes

  • Very limited residential stock
  • Listed buildings have very strict consent rules
  • Smithfield Market relocation may affect local values

The full EC1A data page

Sold price history, crime totals, EPC distribution, council tax bands and more, pulled live from HM Land Registry, Police UK and the EPC Register.

EC1A property data

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