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EC4R Area Report

City of London

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

£762,272
Median Price
Postcode district (EC4R)
ABOVE AVERAGE
Crime Level
Postcode district (EC4R)
16
Schools Nearby
N/A/100
Transport Score
~67 Mbps
Broadband Est.
4.3/10

Investment Score

Below Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in EC4R

Rental Yield
1.9
Price Growth
3.6
Safety
3.5
Schools
8
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
9.1
Climate Resilience
4

Crime Statistics

ABOVE AVERAGE CRIMEPostcode district (EC4R)

Above-average crime levels, partly due to nearby retail/high-footfall areas.

2273
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). EC4R spans 2 local authorities; City of London is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the EC4R-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£762,272
City of London average
-4.4%
Annual Change
Declining
Market

Average Price by Type

£762,120
Flat

Long-Term 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: £762,272
01/12/200201/12/2025

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

Schools & Education

8
Primary
1
Secondary
6
Independent
1
Special
16
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 16 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

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

Price Trends

Momentum for City of London. For the headline EC4R median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

-4.4%
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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G
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £3,117/year
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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

Property timeline📍Postcode-level

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Sales and planning applications at this postcode, most recent first.

  1. Feb 2019 · PLANNING
    Request for observations for the upgrade of telecommunications equipment at roof level comprising the installation of twelve antennae and four transmission dishes mounted to a new tower, and associated ancillary development.
    Final Decision2019/0580/P
  2. Mar 2016 · PLANNING
    Request for observations from the City of London for the removal of roof level plant at Bush Tower and erection of an additional floor (7th floor) for Class B1 offices and plant enclosure, with associated 7th floor terrace and roof terrace and associated balustrade above; and demolition of existing 10th floor at Thames Tower and erection of replacement 10th floor and an additional 11th floor for Class B1 offices, and associated works in connection with the extensions to the building.
    Final Decision2016/1063/P
  3. Jul 2013 · PLANNING
    Observations to adjoining borough of City of London for installation of two 600mm microwave dishes on roof of building to existing UK Broadband installation
    Final Decision2013/4282/P

Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid · planning.data.gov.uk · matched by postcode (street-level, not house-level).

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)
  • —

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Source: planning.data.gov.uk

Heritage & Listed Buildings📍Postcode-level

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Listed Buildings Nearby
2
Grade I
6
Grade II*
9
Grade II
low heritage impact
Significant listed buildings nearby may affect planning decisions.

Source: Historic England

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 active Environment Agency flood warnings right now. This is not a flood-zone assessment — check the long-term flood-risk service for this address.

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: 19.4°C, Mainly clearHumidity: 74%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

48 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.9/5
Average Rating
96%
Rated Good or Very Good
48
Total Establishments
Sir John HawkshawPub/bar/nightclub
5/5
The Steel YardPub/bar/nightclub
2/5
Nu Kitchen, Nuffield Health City Fitness & Wellbeing GymRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
5/5
Baxterstorey, NatixisRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
5/5
Caffe Nero ExpressTakeaway/sandwich shop
5/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

Elevation

24m
Moderateabove sea level

At 24m above sea level, this location has a reasonable elevation which reduces most flood risks from river and coastal sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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