What home types are most common in City of London?

Housing mix: purpose-built flat 87.0%, other converted building 5.5%.

What's the average income in City of London?

Average resident income is about £101,800 per year.

What are house prices in City of London?

Based on 152 recent sales, the median price is £725,000.

How safe is City of London?

Crime level in City of London is very high with about 1046 crimes per 1,000 residents.

What's the City of London population and density?

City of London population is 8,583 with density 2975.0 per km².

How deprived is City of London?

Deprivation score 4/10 (rank 19798 of 32844 in country).

How many households are in City of London?

There are 4,914 households in City of London

How much social housing is near City of London?

About 5.8% across the City of London area.

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Q: What schools in City of London and how are they rated?

There are 7 schools in City of London: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

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About

The City of London is the historic and financial heart of London, covering a compact area of just over one square mile. Known as the Square Mile, it is home to the Bank of England, the London Stock Exchange, and numerous global financial institutions. The area blends modern skyscrapers with centuries-old landmarks, such as St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Tower of London.

Despite its bustling weekday business activity, the City has a quieter atmosphere on weekends. Its narrow streets and alleys reveal hidden churches, historic pubs, and remnants of Roman London. The area also hosts cultural events and open spaces like the Barbican Centre, offering a mix of commerce, history, and leisure.

Area overview

On average City of London has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 1046 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in City of London is £101,800 per year. There are 7 schools in City of London: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity.

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

1046

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

10/10

Social housing

5.8%

Connectivity

10/10

Area Profile

City of London Population

8,583

Population density

2,975 per km²

Demographics

British

3,649

42.51%

Other White

2,062

24.02%

Chinese

545

6.35%

Other

368

4.29%

Indian

321

3.74%

Total population: 8,584

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

2,064

42%

Owns outright

1,114

22.67%

Owns with a mortgage

680

13.84%

Social rents from council

449

9.14%

Other forms of private rent

309

6.29%

Total households: 4,914

Property prices in City of London

Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £725,000 in City of London area, with individual transactions ranging from £340,000 up to £2,800,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	149	£720,000	£445,000	£540,000	£950,000	£1,830,000
Terraced	3	£1,750,000	£1,453,000	£1,585,000	£1,939,250	£2,090,650

10 years price trend in City of London

All postcodes in City of London

EC2R7AG

City of London

EC1Y0SA

Brackley Street

EC2M1JD

New Broad Street

EC2M1JJ

New Broad Street

EC2M3UT

City of London

EC2M4QD

Bishopsgate

EC2M6AB

Finsbury Circus

EC2M6SA

Moorfields

EC2N2AX

Bartholomew Lane

EC3V3DG

Cornhill

EC4M7JN

Ludgate Hill

EC4N5AG

Cannon Street

EC4R0DA

Laurence Pountney Hill

EC4R1BE

City of London

EC4R2RB

College Hill

EC4R2YA

Dowgate Hill

EC4V4BJ

Great Trinity Lane

EC4V5EG

Carter Lane

EC2Y8HD

City of London

EC3A4AF

Leadenhall Street

EC3A7AW

City of London

EC3A7LP

City of London

EC3M1BN

Eastcheap

EC3M6AL

Fenchurch Street

EC3M6BB

Cullum Street

EC3N1LA

City of London

EC4V5AE

Addle Hill

EC3V0AU

Gracechurch Street

EC3V0BT

Gracechurch Street

EC4A1AZ

New Fetter Lane

EC4A1EN

Fetter Lane

EC4A1EP

Fetter Lane

EC4A1HP

Bream's Buildings

EC4N6JJ

Cannon Street

EC4N6NP

Cannon Street

EC4V3QQ

Trig Lane

EC4V5DT

City of London

EC4V6AU

New Bridge Street

EC4Y1PB

Fleet Street

EC4Y7DU

Kings Bench Walk

WC1V7PE

High Holborn

EC2V7WT

City of London

EC1A2FD

Farringdon Street

EC1A9HF

Long Lane

EC2V6AZ

Cheapside

EC2N4JL

City of London

EC2M1QT

Old Broad Street

EC2M3AF

City of London

EC2M4WD

Devonshire Square

EC2M5TQ

City of London

EC2M7DT

Finsbury Circus

EC2N2AN

Old Broad Street

EC3R5BU

City of London

EC3R7QH

Mark Lane

EC3R7QQ

Byward Street

EC3R8BU

Lower Thames Street

EC3V3LL

Cornhill

EC3V3ND

Cornhill

EC4N4SF

Great Trinity Lane

EC4A1LT

Cursitor Street

EC4V5AJ

Godliman Street

EC4V5EP

Carter Lane

EC4V6DR

Pilgrim Street

EC4V6EL

Black Friars Lane

EC4Y0DZ

Carmelite Street

EC4Y7BX

Old Mitre Court

EC4Y7HB

Crown Office Row

EC4Y9DB

Middle Temple Lane

WC1V7QH

Holborn

EC1A9DE

Giltspur Street

EC1A9HG

Hayne Street

EC1N2LL

Brooke Street

EC2A2BR

Appold Street

EC2V5DX

Basinghall Street

EC2V7NG

Gresham Street

EC2Y5DE

Fore Street

EC2Y5JA

Moorfields

EC2Y8BN

Milton Court

EC2Y8PQ

City of London

EC2Y8DT

Silk Street

EC3A5BU

Creechurch Lane

EC3A5EB

Creechurch Lane

EC3M3BD

Eastcheap

EC3M5DJ

Fenchurch Street

EC3N1LS

Vine Street

EC3N2PU

Vine Street

EC3R6DX

King William Street

EC3V1LT

Fenchurch Street

EC4M7JH

Ludgate Hill

EC4M9AY

Bow Lane

EC4M9BB

Watling Street

EC4N7BJ

King William Street

EC4R1AP

City of London

EC4R1QS

City of London

EC4V6BW

New Bridge Street

EC4Y9AA

Middle Temple Lane

EC4Y9AP

City of London

EC2M2AB

Liverpool Street

EC4A1AA

Fetter Lane

EC1A4JP

Aldersgate Street

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail