Postcode EC4V 4BY 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 Blackfriars, about 0.1 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.
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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 111 ft away from EC4V 4BY.
City of London near EC4V 4BY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Blackfriars located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 1 | Blackfriars | Circle, District, Thameslink | Walking directions to Blackfriars |
| 0.1 mi | 1 | City Thameslink | Thameslink | Walking directions to City Thameslink |
| 0.2 mi | 1 | St. Pauls | Central | Walking directions to St. Pauls |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bazalgette Embankment | Small | Walking directions to Bazalgette Embankment |
| 0.5 mi | Bernie Spain Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Bernie Spain Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | St Paul's Churchyard | Small | Walking directions to St Paul's Churchyard |
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 EC4V 4BY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct 2025 | 148, Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V 4BY | Other | Freehold | £2,325,000 | |
| 03 Jul 2025 | 2, Burgon Street, London, EC4V 5DR | Other | Freehold | £2,340,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 36, Carter Lane, London, EC4V 5AB | Other | Freehold | £14,501,880 | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 15, 1 - 3, Ludgate Square, London, EC4M 7AS | Flats | Leasehold | £625,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | Flat 1, Cathedral Court, 68, Carter Lane, London, EC4V 5EG | Flats | Leasehold | £878,580 |
In the EC4V 4BY postcode area, located within City of London, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC4V 4BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 31 New Bridge Street, London, EC4V 6BJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 16-18 New Bridge Street, London, EC4V 6AG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Fleet Street Mart | 97 Fleet Street, London, EC4Y 1DH | Walking directions to Fleet Street Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 10 Paternoster Square, London, EC4M 7DX | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 5A Cheapside, London, EC2V 6AA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 EC4V 4BY, 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 EC4V 4BY 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 EC4V 4BY 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 EC4V 4BY, including City of London School, St Paul's Cathedral School and London Nautical School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EC4V 4BY is Blackfriars in TfL zone 1, about 136 m away, serving the Circle, District and Thameslink lines.
EC4V 4BY 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 EC4V 4BY 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).