Postcode EC4M 8AL 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 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 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 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 the United Kingdom, 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EC4M 8AL.
City of London near EC4M 8AL 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 | Blackfriars | Circle, District, Thameslink | Walking directions to Blackfriars |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bazalgette Embankment | Small | Walking directions to Bazalgette Embankment |
| 0.1 mi | St Paul's Churchyard | Small | Walking directions to St Paul's Churchyard |
| 0.1 mi | Carter Lane Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Carter Lane Gardens |
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 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC4M 8AL.
In the EC4M 8AL postcode area, located within City of London, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC4M 8AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 10 Paternoster Square, London, EC4M 7DX | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 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 | Sainsbury's Local | 31 New Bridge Street, London, EC4V 6BJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Nightingate Foods | 114 Newgate Street, London, EC1A 7AE | Walking directions to Nightingate Foods |
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 8AL, 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 EC4M 8AL 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.
The median sale price around EC4M 8AL 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 EC4M 8AL, including St Paul's Cathedral School, City of London School and City of London School for Girls. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EC4M 8AL is St. Pauls in TfL zone 1, about 224 m away, serving the Central line.
EC4M 8AL 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 8AL 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).