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EC4A

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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EC4A is the postcode district for LONDON, located in Greater London, London.

Avg price £1,625,869
1yr change ▼ 69.7%
Crime 269% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£1,625,869

▼ 69.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

467% above national avg

Crime Rate

300.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

269% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

0 schools

Broadband Speed

121 Mbps

Property Prices in EC4A

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in EC4A is £1,625,869, which is 24% above the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in EC4A cost 466.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in EC4A have fallen 69.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £3,089,151 0
Semi-detached £1,951,043 0
Terraced £1,625,869 0
Flat £603,512 25
All types £1,625,869 32

5-Year Price History

£545K £979K £1413K £1846K £2280K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in EC4A

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, EC4A has a crime rate significantly 269% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
120.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
24.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
13.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
81.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
404.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in EC4A

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

School data for EC4A is not currently available.

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0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

209,996

Population

62

Median Age

11%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
11.0%
Private rent
39.0%
Social rent
28.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in EC4A are 121.0 Mbps, with 88% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 48% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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121.0 Mbps

Avg Download

22.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

28%

Superfast Coverage

28%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in EC4A is collected by Westminster. The Band D rate is £914/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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EC4A — LONDON

Area Summary

EC4A (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£1,625,869, 467% above national average), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), and excellent broadband (121 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about EC4A LONDON

What is the average house price in EC4A LONDON?
The average house price in EC4A (LONDON) is £1,625,869, based on 32 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 467% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 69.7% over the past year.
Is EC4A LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in EC4A is above the national average (300.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (120.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (81.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of EC4A LONDON?
The population of EC4A (LONDON) is approximately 209,996 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 11% of homes are owner-occupied, 39% are privately rented, and 28% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in EC4A?
The average broadband download speed in EC4A is 121 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 28% of premises, ultrafast to 28%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

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