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About

Walbrook ward covers a compact area in the City's historic core, centred on the now-submerged river of the same name. Its main thoroughfare is Cannon Street, a key east-west route. The ward contains a mix of modern office towers and surviving historic lanes, with the church of St Stephen Walbrook serving as a central landmark. The area is dominated by financial and professional services, contributing to its weekday bustle.

A defining characteristic is the presence of the London Mithraeum, a Roman temple discovered during post-war reconstruction. This archaeological site, now displayed within a contemporary office building, reflects the ward's deep historical layers beneath its modern surface. The area remains primarily commercial, with quiet periods during evenings and weekends when the working population departs.

Area overview

On average Walbrook has low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 1.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Walbrook is £91,506 per year. On average most houses in the area have excellent public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.1%
Connectivity
10/10

Property prices in Walbrook

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Prices by property typelast 12 months

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Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walbrook.
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Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walbrook.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walbrook.
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Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walbrook.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for City of London district.

Band A£886
Band B£1,034
Band C£1,182
Band D£1,330
Band E£1,625
Band F£1,920
Band G£2,216
Band H£2,659

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Walbrook ward.

Local councillors

Alethea Melody Silk

Walbrook - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Independent

James Michael Douglas Thomson

Walbrook - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Independent

Frequently asked questions about Walbrook

How deprived is Walbrook?

Walbrook scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Walbrook sits around rank 25,325 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Walbrook?

The average household income in Walbrook is around £91,506 per year, and 1% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Walbrook?

Walbrook is represented by 2 elected councillors: Alethea Melody Silk (Independent) and James Michael Douglas Thomson (Independent).