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EC4A 2DQ

Fleet Street

Castle Baynard

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Overview

Postcode EC4A 2DQ 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.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
916
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
8.3%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

3/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

City of London has a very high crime rate, with approximately 915.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.3%

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.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in City of London is £91,506 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 298 ft away from EC4A 2DQ.

Flood risk

No risk

City of London near EC4A 2DQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is City Thameslink located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EC4A 2DQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

1

City Thameslink

Thameslink

Walking directions to City Thameslink
0.3 mi

1

Blackfriars

Circle, District, Thameslink

Walking directions to Blackfriars
0.3 mi

1

Chancery Lane

Central

Walking directions to Chancery Lane

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EC4A 2DQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miLincoln's Inn FieldsMediumWalking directions to Lincoln's Inn Fields
0.3 miLincoln's InnSmallWalking directions to Lincoln's Inn
0.3 miBazalgette EmbankmentSmallWalking directions to Bazalgette Embankment

Area Profile

Population
332
Population density
1,408.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Other theft
221.26(+1836%)
Theft from the person
219.11(+2236%)
Shoplifting
195.4(+1856%)
Violence and sexual offences
140.8(+353%)
Public order
79.02(+1069%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
127
38.25%
Other White
103
31.02%
Chinese
36
10.84%
Other Asian
14
4.22%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
12
3.61%
Total population: 332

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
251
77.71%
Level 3 (A level)
38
11.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
5.57%
No qualifications
6
1.86%
Apprenticeship
6
1.86%
Total 16+ residents: 323

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
104
50.49%
Other forms of private rent
36
17.48%
Owns outright
31
15.05%
Owns with a mortgage
17
8.25%
Other social rented
15
7.28%
Total households: 206

Property prices in Castle Baynard

Median price£719,000
Price per sq ft£948
Sales (last 12 months)4
Typical range (middle 50%)£596K – £835K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castle Baynard over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Flats4£719,000£948

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Castle Baynard

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle Baynard.
YearFlats
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle Baynard.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle Baynard.
YearFlats
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle Baynard.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Castle Baynard in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC4A 2DQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC4A 2DQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Sept 2025Flat 6, Dean Wace House, 7, Wine Office Court, London, EC4A 3BYFlatsLeasehold£615,000
02 Dec 202562, Fleet Street, London, EC4Y 1JUOtherLeasehold£645,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 1A, 4 - 7, Red Lion Court, London, EC4A 3EBFlatsLeasehold£495,000
14 Nov 2025Flat 14, Pemberton House, 7, Pemberton Row, London, EC4A 3BAFlatsLeasehold£537,500
31 Mar 2025Flat 168, Clifford'S Inn, Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1BYFlatsLeasehold£770,000

Schools

In the EC4A 2DQ postcode area, located within City of London, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EC4A 2DQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableLondon School of Economics and Political ScienceHigher education institutions

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableCity Junior SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Alban's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC4A 2DQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EC4A 2DQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miEasyShop & Go148 Fleet Street, London, EC4A 2BUWalking directions to EasyShop & Go
0.1 miFleet Street Mart97 Fleet Street, London, EC4Y 1DHWalking directions to Fleet Street Mart
0.2 miTesco Express16-18 New Bridge Street, London, EC4V 6AGWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miTesco Express231,232 Strand, London, WC2R 1DAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miSainsbury's Local31 New Bridge Street, London, EC4V 6BJWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for EC4A 2DQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Bethany Coombs

Castle Baynard - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Independent

Helen Ladele

Castle Baynard - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Independent

Josephine Hayes

Castle Baynard - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Independent

Leyla Ostovar

Castle Baynard - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Independent

Stephanie Steeden

Castle Baynard - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Independent

Susan Farrington

Castle Baynard - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Independent

Tana Adkin

Castle Baynard - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Independent

Vasiliki Manta

Castle Baynard - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Independent

Member of parliament

Rachel Blake

Cities of London and Westminster - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCity of LondonE09000001
Parliamentary ConstituencyCities of London and WestminsterE14001172
WardCastle BaynardE05009297
ParishCity of London, unparished areaE43000191
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)City of LondonE02000001
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)City of London 001GE01032740
Police ForceCity of London
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about EC4A 2DQ

Is EC4A 2DQ (City of London) safe?

The area around EC4A 2DQ 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.

What is the average house price near EC4A 2DQ?

The median sale price around EC4A 2DQ in City of London is £719,000 (about £948 per square foot) based on 4 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EC4A 2DQ?

There are 20 schools close to EC4A 2DQ, including London School of Economics and Political Science, City Junior School (Good) and St Alban's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EC4A 2DQ?

The closest station to EC4A 2DQ is City Thameslink in TfL zone 1, about 297 m away, serving the Thameslink line.

How deprived is the area around EC4A 2DQ?

EC4A 2DQ 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).

Who represents EC4A 2DQ (City of London) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cities of London and Westminster covering EC4A 2DQ 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).