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EC4Y Area Report

City of London

Data from 20 official government & open-data sources · Updated August 2026

£925,000
Median Price
Postcode district (EC4Y)
N/A
Crime Level
Postcode district (EC4Y)
17
Schools Nearby
100/100
Transport Score
~67 Mbps
Broadband Est.
5.3/10

Investment Score

Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in EC4Y

Rental Yield
1.9
Price Growth
3.6
Schools
7.2
Transport
10
Flood Risk
6
Amenities
1
Healthcare
9.3
Broadband
6.7
Air Quality
10
Planning Friction
5.2
Climate Resilience
7

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). EC4Y spans 3 local authorities; City of London is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the EC4Y-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

6
Primary
1
Secondary
8
Independent
1
Special
1
Nursery
17
Within 1 mile

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25 · Deeper school scoring at schoolsnearme.ai

Transport Links

100/100
Excellent transport links - multiple tube/rail options within walking distance.
TfL Zone 119 Tube1 Rail

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Price Trends

Momentum for City of London. For the headline EC4Y 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
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
8/10
Maximally restricted
Designation Stack
4
4 designations
Climate Resilience
7/10
Resilient
Planning Constraints:
Conservation AreaListed BuildingAir Quality Management AreaArchaeological Priority AreaBuilt-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (0)
    ⚠ Needs consent (5)
    • Solar PV panels on roof
    • Heat pump (air source) external unit
    • Outbuilding / garden room
    • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
    • Fell or significantly prune a tree
    ✗ Blocked (5)
    • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
    • Loft conversion with rear dormer
    • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
    • Front porch (under 3 m²)
    • Demolish + rebuild

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

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    Application counts are from a periodic national data extract and may not include the most recent submissions — check the council portal above for live status.
    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

    Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

    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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    Food Hygiene Ratings

    47 rated establishments within 1 mile

    4.6/5
    Average Rating
    89%
    Rated Good or Very Good
    47
    Total Establishments
    Presto Coffee LimitedDistributors/Transporters
    Exempt
    Searcys, Main HallRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    5/5
    Pegasus BarPub/bar/nightclub
    5/5
    Apex Temple Court HotelHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house
    5/5
    Vacherin Limited @ Debevoise & PlimptonRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
    5/5

    Source: Food Standards Agency

    Elevation

    22m
    Moderateabove sea level

    At 22m 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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