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EC1A (St Bartholomew's Hospital) in a nutshell

EC1A covers St Bartholomew's Hospital, in City of London and Islington. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for EC1A

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Two councils in one district

EC1A is split between City of London and Islington. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

EC1A stretches across Aldersgate, Bunhill, Cheap and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'EC1A', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Postcodes change here

Lots of old EC1A postcodes have been retired. If an old letter shows a different postcode, use your current one.

Where's this from?Doogal/ONSPD: 165 of 621 postcodes active
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • No single certificate: but keep water, heating and sanitation in repair.
  • Legionella: assess the risk for each let.
  • CO alarms: needed where there's a fixed combustion appliance (not gas cookers).

More detail on the City and County of the City of London page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

Next door to EC1A

EC1M · ClerkenwellEC1N · Hatton GardenEC2Y · BarbicanEC4A · Fetter LaneEC1R · FinsburyEC4M · St Paul's

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does EC1A cover?

EC1A (St Bartholomew's Hospital) includes the wards of Aldersgate, Bunhill, Cheap, Clerkenwell, Farringdon Within, Farringdon Without (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to EC1A?

Neighbouring districts include EC1M (Clerkenwell), EC1N (Hatton Garden), EC2Y (Barbican), EC4A (Fetter Lane) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering EC1A may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in EC1A?

About 562 households and 878 residents at the 2011 Census, across 165 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is EC1A in?

EC1A sits in City of London, Islington (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Cities of London and Westminster, Islington South and Finsbury.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
EC1A 1
Areas covered
St Bartholomew's Hospital 2
Active postcodes
165 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
562 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
878 2
Electoral wards
Aldersgate, Bunhill, Cheap, Clerkenwell, Farringdon Within, Farringdon Without 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Cities of London and Westminster, Islington South and Finsbury 4
Local authority
City of London, Islington 4
Households in converted/shared houses (City and County of the City of London built-up area)
1.5% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.