Postcode EC4M 7BR is located in a major urban area, within the Farringdon Within area 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 3,465.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 26.7× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in City of London is £91,506 per year. The median sale price in Farringdon Within is £625,000 (around £968 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £541,250 and £926,790. The nearest station is St. Pauls, about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Bazalgette Embankment.
City of London has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,325 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.
City of London has a very high crime rate, with approximately 3,465.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 49 ft away from EC4M 7BR.
City of London near EC4M 7BR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is St. Pauls located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1 | St. Pauls | Central | Walking directions to St. Pauls |
| 0.2 mi | 1 | City Thameslink | Thameslink | Walking directions to City Thameslink |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Blackfriars | Circle, District, Thameslink | Walking directions to Blackfriars |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bazalgette Embankment | Small | Walking directions to Bazalgette Embankment |
| 0.2 mi | St Paul's Churchyard | Small | Walking directions to St Paul's Churchyard |
| 0.2 mi | Carter Lane Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Carter Lane Gardens |
Based on 15 recent sales, the median property price is £625,000 (about £968 per square foot) in Farringdon Within area, with individual transactions ranging from £410,000 up to £1,690,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 15 | £625,000 | £968 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £935,750 |
| 2017 | £895,000 |
| 2018 | £1,300,000 |
| 2019 | £826,250 |
| 2020 | £1,423,750 |
| 2021 | £796,050 |
| 2022 | £980,000 |
| 2023 | £919,500 |
| 2024 | £720,000 |
| 2025 | £863,750 |
| 2026 | £563,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,554 |
| 2017 | £1,567 |
| 2018 | £1,521 |
| 2019 | £1,613 |
| 2020 | £1,626 |
| 2021 | £1,279 |
| 2022 | £1,206 |
| 2023 | £1,243 |
| 2024 | £1,155 |
| 2025 | £1,027 |
| 2026 | £967 |
There were 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC4M 7BR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | 7, Giltspur Street, London, EC1A 9DE | Other | Leasehold | £16,000,000 | |
| 03 Jul 2026 | Lower Basement To Ground Floor Premises, 34 - 36, Ludgate Hill, London, EC4M 7DE | Other | Leasehold | £2,000,000 | |
| 02 Dec 2025 | Lower Basement To Ground Floor Premises, 34 - 36, Ludgate Hill, London, EC4M 7DE | Other | Leasehold | £3,000,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2026 | 1, Giltspur Street, London, EC1A 9DD | Other | Leasehold | £15,700,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | Apartment 44, 75, Little Britain, London, EC1A 7BT | Flats | Leasehold | £835,000 |
In the EC4M 7BR postcode area, located within City of London, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | St Paul's Cathedral School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | City of London School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Charterhouse Square School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of EC4M 7BR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Nightingate Foods | 114 Newgate Street, London, EC1A 7AE | Walking directions to Nightingate Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 10 Paternoster Square, London, EC4M 7DX | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 5A Cheapside, London, EC2V 6AA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 14 St. Martin's Le Grand, London, EC1A 4EN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 10 Smithfield Street, London, EC1A 9LA | 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 EC4M 7BR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ann Holmes
Farringdon Within - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Brendan Anthony Michael Barns
Farringdon Within - Elected 20 Mar 2025
David John Williams
Farringdon Within - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Florence Araba Akyere Keelson-Anfu
Farringdon Within - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Fraser Stuart Peck
Farringdon Within - Elected 20 Mar 2025
John Ernest Edwards
Farringdon Within - Elected 20 Mar 2025
John Ross Foley
Farringdon Within - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Matthew Legh Preston Bell
Farringdon Within - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Rachel Blake
Cities of London and Westminster - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EC4M 7BR records about 3466 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, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.
The median sale price around EC4M 7BR in Farringdon Within is £625,000 (about £968 per square foot) based on 15 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to EC4M 7BR, including St Paul's Cathedral School, City of London School and Charterhouse Square School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to EC4M 7BR is St. Pauls in TfL zone 1, about 251 m away, serving the Central line.
EC4M 7BR scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,325 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 EC4M 7BR is Rachel Blake (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 8 local councillors, including Ann Holmes (Independent), Brendan Anthony Michael Barns (Independent) and David John Williams (Independent).