Postcode EC4A 2BU is located in a major urban area, within the Castle Baynard ward of City of London in the London region, and forms part of the City of London area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 915.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 7.1× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in City of London is £91,506 per year. The nearest station is City Thameslink, about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Lincoln's Inn Fields.
City of London has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,966 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.
City of London has a very high crime rate, with approximately 915.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in City of London is £91,506 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 304 ft away from EC4A 2BU.
City of London near EC4A 2BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is City Thameslink located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1 | City Thameslink | Thameslink | Walking directions to City Thameslink |
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Blackfriars | Circle, District, Thameslink | Walking directions to Blackfriars |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Chancery Lane | Central | Walking directions to Chancery Lane |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lincoln's Inn Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Lincoln's Inn Fields |
| 0.4 mi | Lincoln's Inn | Small | Walking directions to Lincoln's Inn |
| 0.3 mi | Bazalgette Embankment | Small | Walking directions to Bazalgette Embankment |
Based on 4 recent sales, the median property price is £719,000 (about £948 per square foot) in Castle Baynard area, with individual transactions ranging from £537,500 up to £870,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 4 | £719,000 | £948 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £585,000 |
| 2017 | £940,000 |
| 2018 | £810,000 |
| 2019 | £832,500 |
| 2020 | £387,500 |
| 2021 | £820,000 |
| 2022 | £642,000 |
| 2023 | £1,125,000 |
| 2024 | £568,150 |
| 2025 | £495,000 |
| 2026 | £846,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,181 |
| 2017 | £1,180 |
| 2018 | £1,107 |
| 2019 | £1,054 |
| 2020 | £1,243 |
| 2021 | £950 |
| 2022 | £1,015 |
| 2023 | £1,112 |
| 2024 | £1,009 |
| 2025 | £939 |
| 2026 | £948 |
There were 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC4A 2BU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sept 2025 | Flat 6, Dean Wace House, 7, Wine Office Court, London, EC4A 3BY | Flats | Leasehold | £615,000 | |
| 02 Dec 2025 | 62, Fleet Street, London, EC4Y 1JU | Other | Leasehold | £645,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | Flat 14, Pemberton House, 7, Pemberton Row, London, EC4A 3BA | Flats | Leasehold | £537,500 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Flat 1A, 4 - 7, Red Lion Court, London, EC4A 3EB | Flats | Leasehold | £495,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2025 | 89, Fleet Street, London, EC4Y 1DH | Other | Freehold | £1,600,000 |
In the EC4A 2BU postcode area, located within City of London, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC4A 2BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | EasyShop & Go | 148 Fleet Street, London, EC4A 2BU | Walking directions to EasyShop & Go |
| 0.1 mi | Fleet Street Mart | 97 Fleet Street, London, EC4Y 1DH | Walking directions to Fleet Street Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 16-18 New Bridge Street, London, EC4V 6AG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 31 New Bridge Street, London, EC4V 6BJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 231,232 Strand, London, WC2R 1DA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for City of London district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for EC4A 2BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Bethany Coombs
Castle Baynard - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Helen Ladele
Castle Baynard - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Josephine Hayes
Castle Baynard - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Leyla Ostovar
Castle Baynard - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Stephanie Steeden
Castle Baynard - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Susan Farrington
Castle Baynard - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Tana Adkin
Castle Baynard - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Vasiliki Manta
Castle Baynard - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Rachel Blake
Cities of London and Westminster - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EC4A 2BU records about 916 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are other theft, shoplifting and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around EC4A 2BU in City of London is £719,000 (about £948 per square foot) based on 4 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to EC4A 2BU, including City Junior School (Good), City of London School and London School of Economics and Political Science. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EC4A 2BU is City Thameslink in TfL zone 1, about 265 m away, serving the Thameslink line.
EC4A 2BU scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,966 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Cities of London and Westminster covering EC4A 2BU is Rachel Blake (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 8 local councillors, including Bethany Coombs (Independent), Helen Ladele (Independent) and Josephine Hayes (Independent).