Postcode EC4Y 7BA is located in a major urban area, within the Farringdon Without area 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 median sale price in Farringdon Without is £525,000 (around £969 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £500,000 and £725,000. The nearest station is Temple, about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 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 England, 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 144 ft away from EC4Y 7BA.
City of London near EC4Y 7BA 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 9 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 (about £969 per square foot) in Farringdon Without area, with individual transactions ranging from £425,000 up to £1,235,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 9 | £525,000 | £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 | £770,000 |
| 2026 | £605,000 |
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 | £964 |
| 2026 | £1,003 |
There were 4 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC4Y 7BA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2025 | Apartment 1, 227 - 228, Strand, London, WC2R 1BE | Flats | Leasehold | £2,100,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2026 | Apartment 32, 122 - 126, Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1PU | Flats | Leasehold | £650,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | Flat 2, 213, Strand, London, WC2R 1AP | Flats | Leasehold | £900,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | Flat 89, Clifford'S Inn, Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1BX | Flats | Leasehold | £500,000 |
In the EC4Y 7BA postcode area, located within City of London, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Courtauld Institute of Art | Higher education institutions | Unrated. | |
Courtauld Institute of Art ratingInspection information
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| 0.4 mi | 16 plus | City Lit | Further education | Unrated. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Clement Danes CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 12 Nov 2024. | |
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Nov 2024
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of EC4Y 7BA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 231,232 Strand, London, WC2R 1DA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | EasyShop & Go | 148 Fleet Street, London, EC4A 2BU | Walking directions to EasyShop & Go |
| 0.3 mi | Fleet Street Mart | 97 Fleet Street, London, EC4Y 1DH | Walking directions to Fleet Street Mart |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 16-18 New Bridge Street, London, EC4V 6AG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | LSE SU Food & Drinks | St Clement's Lane, Westminster, WC2A 2HA | Walking directions to LSE SU Food & Drinks |
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 7BA, 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 7BA 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, theft from the person and shoplifting.
The median sale price around EC4Y 7BA in Farringdon Without is £525,000 (about £969 per square foot) based on 9 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to EC4Y 7BA, including Courtauld Institute of Art, City Lit and St Clement Danes CofE Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to EC4Y 7BA is Temple in TfL zone 1, about 318 m away, serving the Circle and District lines.
EC4Y 7BA 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 7BA 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).