Postcode sector · EC2R 7

London EC2R 7 area guide

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Is London EC2R 7 a good place to live?

In London (EC2R 7), recorded crime is 53% below the national average, homes sell for around £1,053,333 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in London EC2R 7

London EC2R 7 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~62 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1998–2024)

1998: £1,210,894 (1 sale)2007: £812,500 (2 sales)2008: £900,000 (1 sale)2010: £695,000 (1 sale)2011: £1,265,000 (2 sales)2013: £775,000 (1 sale)2014: £21,597,088 (3 sales)2015: £50,000 (1 sale)2016: £6,805,620 (2 sales)2018: £8,302,000 (2 sales)2019: £4,031,700 (2 sales)2021: £3,525,823 (5 sales)2022: £592,381 (2 sales)2023: £48,973,761 (2 sales)2024: £1,053,333 (3 sales) 2024: £1,053,333 (3 sales) £48,973,761 £50,000 1998 2024

Annual average (mean) sold price in EC2R 7, 1998–2024. Latest £1,053,333. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 4 crimesJun 24: 3 crimesJul 24: 6 crimesAug 24: 6 crimesSep 24: 7 crimesOct 24: 13 crimesNov 24: 7 crimesDec 24: 8 crimesJan 25: 2 crimesFeb 25: 3 crimesMar 25: 4 crimesApr 25: 7 crimesMay 25: 3 crimesJun 25: 1 crimesOct 25: 2 crimesNov 25: 1 crimesDec 25: 2 crimesJan 26: 6 crimesFeb 26: 4 crimesMar 26: 5 crimesApr 26: 3 crimes Apr 26: 3 crimes 13 1 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in EC2R 7 (May 24–Apr 26, average 5/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
32
One-person households
43%
Households with children
13%
Households
1,661

Owned 24% · Social rent 23% · Private rent 53%

Census 2021 (ONS), for EC2R 7.

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London EC2R 7: frequently asked questions

Is London EC2R 7 a good place to live?

In London (EC2R 7), recorded crime is 53% below the national average, homes sell for around £1,053,333 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in London EC2R 7?

Recorded crime in London EC2R 7 runs at 125.0 per 1,000 properties, 53% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is London EC2R 7 safe?

Crime in London EC2R 7 is below the national average. Recorded crime in London EC2R 7 runs at 125.0 per 1,000 properties, 53% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in London EC2R 7?

Homes in London EC2R 7 sell for around £1,053,333 on average, based on 3 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is London EC2R 7 at risk of flooding?

London EC2R 7 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~62 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

Is London EC2R 7 a deprived area?

London EC2R 7 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).