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EC4M 7HP

Bread Street

City of London

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Overview

Postcode EC4M 7HP is located in a major urban area, within the Bread Street 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 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 nearest station is St. Pauls, about 0 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Bazalgette Embankment.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
3466
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

3/10

City of London has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,325 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

City of London has a very high crime rate, with approximately 3,465.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

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.

Income level

9/10

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

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 239 ft away from EC4M 7HP.

Flood risk

N/A

City of London near EC4M 7HP 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 St. Pauls located about 0 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EC4M 7HP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0 mi

1

St. Pauls

Central

Walking directions to St. Pauls
0.2 mi

1

City Thameslink

Thameslink

Walking directions to City Thameslink
0.2 mi

1

Mansion House

Circle, District

Walking directions to Mansion House

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EC4M 7HP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBazalgette EmbankmentSmallWalking directions to Bazalgette Embankment
0.1 miSt Paul's ChurchyardSmallWalking directions to St Paul's Churchyard
0.1 miCarter Lane GardensSmallWalking directions to Carter Lane Gardens

Area Profile

Population
370
Population density
1,397.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Other theft
1,056.21(+9141%)
Violence and sexual offences
728.23(+2244%)
Shoplifting
691.79(+6825%)
Theft from the person
600.99(+6307%)
Public order
264.36(+3811%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
170
46.2%
Other White
79
21.47%
Chinese
24
6.52%
Other
18
4.89%
Indian
13
3.53%
Total population: 368

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
227
68.17%
No qualifications
39
11.71%
Level 3 (A level)
32
9.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
6.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
10
3%
Total 16+ residents: 333

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
75
49.34%
Owns outright
34
22.37%
Other forms of private rent
26
17.11%
Owns with a mortgage
16
10.53%
Other social rented
1
0.66%
Total households: 152

Recent sales

There were 7 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC4M 7HP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC4M 7HP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Sept 20255, Foster Lane, London, EC2V 6HHOtherLeasehold£450,000
27 Feb 2026Apartment 44, 75, Little Britain, London, EC1A 7BTFlatsLeasehold£835,000
11 Jul 2025Apartment 27, 75, Little Britain, London, EC1A 7BTFlatsLeasehold£515,000
14 Mar 2025Fifth Floor, Alder Castle, 10, Noble Street, London, EC2V 7JUOtherLeasehold£570,000
24 Oct 202536, Carter Lane, London, EC4V 5ABOtherFreehold£14,501,880

Schools

In the EC4M 7HP postcode area, located within City of London, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EC4M 7HP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableSt Paul's Cathedral SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableCity of London SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableCity of London School for GirlsOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC4M 7HP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EC4M 7HP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miCo-op Food5A Cheapside, London, EC2V 6AAWalking directions to Co-op Food
0 miSainsbury's Local10 Paternoster Square, London, EC4M 7DXWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miTesco Express14 St. Martin's Le Grand, London, EC1A 4ENWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miNightingate Foods114 Newgate Street, London, EC1A 7AEWalking directions to Nightingate Foods
0.2 miSainsbury's Local63 Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4N 4UAWalking 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 EC4M 7HP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Emily Sophia Wedgwood Benn

Bread Street - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Independent

Giles Robert Evelyn Shilson

Bread Street - 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
WardBread StreetE05009293
ParishCity of London, unparished areaE43000191
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)City of LondonE02000001
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)City of London 001FE01032739
Police ForceCity of London
Postcode Introduced2003-07-01

Frequently asked questions about EC4M 7HP

Is EC4M 7HP (City of London) safe?

The area around EC4M 7HP 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, shoplifting and violence and sexual offences.

What schools are near EC4M 7HP?

There are 20 schools close to EC4M 7HP, including St Paul's Cathedral School, City of London School and City of London School for Girls. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EC4M 7HP?

The closest station to EC4M 7HP is St. Pauls in TfL zone 1, about 34 m away, serving the Central line.

How deprived is the area around EC4M 7HP?

EC4M 7HP 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).

Who represents EC4M 7HP (City of London) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cities of London and Westminster covering EC4M 7HP is Rachel Blake (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Emily Sophia Wedgwood Benn (Independent) and Giles Robert Evelyn Shilson (Independent).