Postcode EC4V 6BJ 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 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 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from EC4V 6BJ.
City of London near EC4V 6BJ 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 |
| 0.3 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Bernie Spain Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Bernie Spain Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | St Paul's Churchyard | Small | Walking directions to St Paul's Churchyard |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 12 | £656,500 | £1,105 |
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 | £550,000 |
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 | £1,124 |
There were 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC4V 6BJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec 2025 | Flat 1, Cathedral Court, 68, Carter Lane, London, EC4V 5EG | Flats | Leasehold | £878,580 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | St. Brides House, 10, Salisbury Square, London, EC4Y 8JD | Other | Freehold | £22,850,000 | |
| 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 | |
| 17 Nov 2025 | 89, Fleet Street, London, EC4Y 1DH | Other | Freehold | £1,600,000 |
In the EC4V 6BJ 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 EC4V 6BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 31 New Bridge Street, London, EC4V 6BJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | 16-18 New Bridge Street, London, EC4V 6AG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Fleet Street Mart | 97 Fleet Street, London, EC4Y 1DH | Walking directions to Fleet Street Mart |
| 0.2 mi | EasyShop & Go | 148 Fleet Street, London, EC4A 2BU | Walking directions to EasyShop & Go |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 10 Paternoster Square, London, EC4M 7DX | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 6BJ, 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 EC4V 6BJ 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 6BJ in City of London is £656,500 (about £1,105 per square foot) based on 12 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to EC4V 6BJ, 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 6BJ is Blackfriars in TfL zone 1, about 106 m away, serving the Circle, District and Thameslink lines.
EC4V 6BJ 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 6BJ 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).