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EC4Y

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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EC4Y is the postcode district for LONDON, located in Greater London, London.

Avg price £3,605,640
1yr change ▼ 23.8%
Crime 269% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£3,605,640

▼ 23.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

1156% 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

113 Mbps

Property Prices in EC4Y

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in EC4Y is £3,605,640, which is 176% above the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in EC4Y cost 1156.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in EC4Y have fallen 23.8% 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 £6,850,716 0
Semi-detached £4,326,768 0
Terraced £3,605,640 0
Flat £1,055,625 8
All types £3,605,640 15

5-Year Price History

£1173K £2256K £3339K £4423K £5506K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in EC4Y

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

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, EC4Y 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
137.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
26.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
13.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
89.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
481.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in EC4Y

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

School data for EC4Y 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 EC4Y are 113.0 Mbps, with 87% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 46% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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113.0 Mbps

Avg Download

20.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

27%

Superfast Coverage

26%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in EC4Y 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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EC4Y — LONDON

Area Summary

EC4Y (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£3,605,640, 1156% above national average), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), and excellent broadband (113 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about EC4Y LONDON

What is the average house price in EC4Y LONDON?
The average house price in EC4Y (LONDON) is £3,605,640, based on 15 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 1156% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 23.8% over the past year.
Is EC4Y LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in EC4Y 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 (137.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (89.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of EC4Y LONDON?
The population of EC4Y (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 EC4Y?
The average broadband download speed in EC4Y is 113 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 27% of premises, ultrafast to 26%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

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