Postcode EC4Y 1BT is located in a major urban area, within the Farringdon Without 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 Temple, about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Lincoln's Inn Fields.
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.
City of London has a very high crime rate, with approximately 915.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.3% 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 0 ft away from EC4Y 1BT.
City of London near EC4Y 1BT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Temple located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Temple | Circle, District | Walking directions to Temple |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | City Thameslink | Thameslink | Walking directions to City Thameslink |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Blackfriars | Circle, District, Thameslink | Walking directions to Blackfriars |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lincoln's Inn Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Lincoln's Inn Fields |
| 0.3 mi | Lincoln's Inn | Small | Walking directions to Lincoln's Inn |
| 0.3 mi | Bazalgette Embankment | Small | Walking directions to Bazalgette Embankment |
Based on 7 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £969 per square foot) in Farringdon Without area, with individual transactions ranging from £425,000 up to £725,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 7 | £500,000 | £969 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £550,000 |
| 2017 | £730,000 |
| 2018 | £976,500 |
| 2019 | £865,000 |
| 2020 | £604,250 |
| 2021 | £517,500 |
| 2022 | £575,000 |
| 2023 | £710,000 |
| 2024 | £615,000 |
| 2025 | £635,000 |
| 2026 | £565,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,111 |
| 2017 | £1,239 |
| 2018 | £1,739 |
| 2019 | £1,251 |
| 2020 | £1,305 |
| 2021 | £997 |
| 2022 | £1,271 |
| 2023 | £1,084 |
| 2024 | £1,069 |
| 2025 | £975 |
| 2026 | £993 |
There were 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC4Y 1BT.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | Flat 168, Clifford'S Inn, Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1BY | Flats | Leasehold | £770,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | Flat 89, Clifford'S Inn, Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1BX | Flats | Leasehold | £500,000 | |
| 02 Dec 2025 | 62, Fleet Street, London, EC4Y 1JU | Other | Leasehold | £645,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Flat 1A, 4 - 7, Red Lion Court, London, EC4A 3EB | Flats | Leasehold | £495,000 | |
| 02 Mar 2026 | Apartment 41, St. Dunstans House, 133 - 137, Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1BF | Flats | Leasehold | £605,000 |
In the EC4Y 1BT postcode area, located within City of London, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC4Y 1BT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | EasyShop & Go | 148 Fleet Street, London, EC4A 2BU | Walking directions to EasyShop & Go |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 231,232 Strand, London, WC2R 1DA | 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 | Tesco Express | 16-18 New Bridge Street, London, EC4V 6AG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 60 Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1AA | 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 EC4Y 1BT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Charles Edward Lord
Farringdon Without - Elected 20 Mar 2025
George Christopher Abrahams
Farringdon Without - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Greg Lawrence
Farringdon Without - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Oliver Matthew Sells
Farringdon Without - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Paul Nicholas Martinelli
Farringdon Without - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Ruby Sayed
Farringdon Without - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Stuart Peter James Thompson
Farringdon Without - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Suzanne Doreen Ornsby
Farringdon Without - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Wendy Mead
Farringdon Without - Elected 20 Mar 2025
William Upton
Farringdon Without - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Rachel Blake
Cities of London and Westminster - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EC4Y 1BT 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.
The median sale price around EC4Y 1BT in City of London is £500,000 (about £969 per square foot) based on 7 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to EC4Y 1BT, including London School of Economics and Political Science, Courtauld Institute of Art and City Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EC4Y 1BT is Temple in TfL zone 1, about 425 m away, serving the Circle and District lines.
EC4Y 1BT 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).
The Member of Parliament for Cities of London and Westminster covering EC4Y 1BT is Rachel Blake (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 10 local councillors, including Charles Edward Lord (Temple and Farringdon Together), George Christopher Abrahams (Temple and Farringdon Together) and Greg Lawrence (Temple and Farringdon Together).