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EC4A Area Report

City of London

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated June 2026

£570,000
Median Price
Postcode district (EC4A)
ABOVE AVERAGE
Crime Level
Postcode district (EC4A)
13
Schools Nearby
N/A/100
Transport Score
~67 Mbps
Broadband Est.
4.4/10

Investment Score

Below Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in EC4A

Rental Yield
2
Price Growth
3.3
Safety
3.5
Schools
9.3
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
9.1
Climate Resilience
4

Crime Statistics

ABOVE AVERAGE CRIMEPostcode district (EC4A)

Above-average crime levels for this region.

2909
Crimes/month
1752
Area average

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Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (City of London)

DECILE 8/10 — 70–80% least deprived

City of London has below-average deprivation, in the top 30% of least-deprived areas.

income
9
employment
9
education
9
health
7
crime
10
housing
8
environment
2

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for City of London (the HPI is only published at LAD level). EC4A spans 3 local authorities; City of London is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the EC4A-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£745,493
City of London average
-6.5%
Annual Change
Declining
Market

Average Price by Type

£745,344
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £259,039
01/12/2003: £301,876
01/12/2004: £327,172
01/12/2005: £335,535
01/12/2006: £361,349
01/12/2007: £458,684
01/12/2008: £382,514
01/12/2009: £406,992
01/12/2010: £439,655
01/12/2011: £490,313
01/12/2012: £485,608
01/12/2013: £607,988
01/12/2014: £764,448
01/12/2015: £704,661
01/12/2016: £802,007
01/12/2017: £768,630
01/12/2018: £802,716
01/12/2019: £748,980
01/12/2020: £788,360
01/12/2021: £994,593
01/12/2022: £886,906
01/12/2023: £796,466
01/12/2024: £797,444
01/12/2025: £745,493
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

6
Primary
5
Independent
1
Special
1
Nursery
13
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 13 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

32.3
Avg Attainment 8
-24% vs national (42.5)
98.6%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 45.4%
WELL BELOW NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 3 secondary schools in City of London

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Price Trends

Momentum for City of London. For the headline EC4A median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

-6.5%
1 Year Change
declining
Market Status
City of London
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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Band G
£160,001 - £320,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £3,117/year
Estimated band — verify on gov.uk
Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
1.5/10
Light restrictions
Designation Stack
2
2 designations
Climate Resilience
4/10
Vulnerable
Planning Constraints:
Air Quality Management AreaArchaeological Priority AreaBuilt-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (8)
  • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
  • Loft conversion with rear dormer
  • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
  • Solar PV panels on roof
  • Heat pump (air source) external unit
  • Front porch (under 3 m²)
  • Outbuilding / garden room
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (2)
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

Indicative only — your local planning authority has the final say.

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Source: planning.data.gov.uk

Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~67 Mbps
Max Available~1000 Mbps
Superfast+ Yes
Full Fibre+ Yes

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Air Quality

Low

Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No current flood alerts in this area.

Source: Environment Agency

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Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

11.7°C
Avg Temperature
747mm
Annual Rainfall
2818h
Sunshine/Year
20.5 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: July
Coldest: January
Wettest: October
Driest: April
Now: 15.8°C, OvercastHumidity: 70%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

46 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.8/5
Average Rating
96%
Rated Good or Very Good
46
Total Establishments
Cafe 63Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
5/5
YolkTakeaway/sandwich shop
5/5
BonataTakeaway/sandwich shop
5/5
Garbanzos Falafel & Hummus BarTakeaway/sandwich shop
5/5
Birley SandwichesTakeaway/sandwich shop
5/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

Elevation

31m
Elevatedabove sea level

At 31m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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