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EC4M 7LH

Farringdon Street

Farringdon Within

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Overview

Postcode EC4M 7LH is located in a major urban area, within the Farringdon Within 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 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Lincoln's Inn.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
916
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
2.2%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

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

2.2%

Approximately 2.2% 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 0 ft away from EC4M 7LH.

Flood risk

No risk

City of London near EC4M 7LH 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 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EC4M 7LH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0 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

St. Pauls

Central

Walking directions to St. Pauls

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EC4M 7LH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miLincoln's InnSmallWalking directions to Lincoln's Inn
0.3 miBazalgette EmbankmentSmallWalking directions to Bazalgette Embankment
0.3 miSt Paul's ChurchyardSmallWalking directions to St Paul's Churchyard

Area Profile

Population
232
Population density
1,082.1 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

Other White
92
39.83%
British
72
31.17%
Chinese
17
7.36%
White and Asian (mixed)
11
4.76%
Other
10
4.33%
Total population: 231

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
185
84.47%
Level 3 (A level)
13
5.94%
No qualifications
9
4.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
7
3.2%
Other
4
1.83%
Total 16+ residents: 219

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
73
54.07%
Owns outright
24
17.78%
Owns with a mortgage
24
17.78%
Other forms of private rent
10
7.41%
Other social rented
2
1.48%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Farringdon Within

Median price£656,500
Price per sq ft£1,105
Sales (last 12 months)12
Typical range (middle 50%)£537K – £1.0M

Based on 12 recent sales, the median property price is £656,500 (about £1,105 per square foot) in Farringdon Within area, with individual transactions ranging from £437,500 up to £1,690,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Farringdon Within over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Flats12£656,500£1,105

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Farringdon Within

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farringdon Within.
YearFlats
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£550,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Farringdon Within.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Farringdon Within.
YearFlats
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£1,124
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Farringdon Within.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Farringdon Within in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 5 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC4M 7LH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC4M 7LH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Nov 202589, Fleet Street, London, EC4Y 1DHOtherFreehold£1,600,000
31 Mar 2025St. Brides House, 10, Salisbury Square, London, EC4Y 8JDOtherFreehold£22,850,000
15 Dec 2025Flat 1, Cathedral Court, 68, Carter Lane, London, EC4V 5EGFlatsLeasehold£878,580
02 Dec 2025Lower Basement To Ground Floor Premises, 34 - 36, Ludgate Hill, London, EC4M 7DEOtherLeasehold£3,000,000
21 Aug 202515, 1 - 3, Ludgate Square, London, EC4M 7ASFlatsLeasehold£625,000

Schools

In the EC4M 7LH postcode area, located within City of London, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EC4M 7LH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableCity of London SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableSt Paul's Cathedral SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableCharterhouse Square SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EC4M 7LH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miFleet Street Mart97 Fleet Street, London, EC4Y 1DHWalking directions to Fleet Street Mart
0.1 miTesco Express16-18 New Bridge Street, London, EC4V 6AGWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miSainsbury's Local31 New Bridge Street, London, EC4V 6BJWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miEasyShop & Go148 Fleet Street, London, EC4A 2BUWalking directions to EasyShop & Go
0.2 miNightingate Foods114 Newgate Street, London, EC1A 7AEWalking directions to Nightingate Foods

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 7LH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ann Holmes

Farringdon Within - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Independent

Brendan Anthony Michael Barns

Farringdon Within - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Independent

David John Williams

Farringdon Within - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Independent

Florence Araba Akyere Keelson-Anfu

Farringdon Within - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Independent

Fraser Stuart Peck

Farringdon Within - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Independent

John Ernest Edwards

Farringdon Within - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Independent

John Ross Foley

Farringdon Within - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Independent

Matthew Legh Preston Bell

Farringdon Within - 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
WardFarringdon WithinE05009304
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 EC4M 7LH

Is EC4M 7LH (City of London) safe?

The area around EC4M 7LH 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 EC4M 7LH?

The median sale price around EC4M 7LH in City of London is £656,500 (about £1,105 per square foot) based on 12 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EC4M 7LH?

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

What is the nearest station to EC4M 7LH?

The closest station to EC4M 7LH is City Thameslink in TfL zone 1, about 74 m away, serving the Thameslink line.

How deprived is the area around EC4M 7LH?

EC4M 7LH 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 EC4M 7LH (City of London) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cities of London and Westminster covering EC4M 7LH 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).