Postcode sector · EC3N 4

London EC3N 4 area guide

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Is London EC3N 4 a good place to live?

In London (EC3N 4), recorded crime is 996% above the national average, homes sell for around £27,247,456 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, 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 EC3N 4

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London EC3N 4 is rated high. Around 6.1% of properties (44 of 722) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 3 are at significant risk.

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 (1998–2026)

1998: £270,673 (11 sales)1999: £268,889 (13 sales)2000: £309,333 (6 sales)2001: £333,333 (3 sales)2002: £205,000 (2 sales)2003: £317,500 (3 sales)2004: £290,500 (2 sales)2005: £416,875 (4 sales)2006: £447,500 (2 sales)2007: £326,667 (3 sales)2008: £375,000 (1 sale)2010: £739,167 (3 sales)2011: £462,500 (2 sales)2012: £567,500 (1 sale)2013: £805,000 (1 sale)2015: £3,907,000 (2 sales)2016: £44,553,748 (2 sales)2017: £550,000 (1 sale)2018: £21,956,905 (2 sales)2019: £335,000 (1 sale)2021: £610,000 (1 sale)2022: £573,500 (2 sales)2025: £3,265,000 (3 sales)2026: £27,247,456 (1 sale) 2026: £27,247,456 (1 sale) — part year so far £44,553,748 £205,000 1998 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in EC3N 4, 1998–2026. 2026 is a part year (1 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 33 crimesJun 24: 18 crimesJul 24: 25 crimesAug 24: 36 crimesSep 24: 46 crimesOct 24: 47 crimesNov 24: 44 crimesDec 24: 46 crimesJan 25: 29 crimesFeb 25: 22 crimesMar 25: 31 crimesApr 25: 51 crimesMay 25: 63 crimesJun 25: 24 crimesJul 25: 14 crimesAug 25: 33 crimesSep 25: 15 crimesOct 25: 30 crimesNov 25: 35 crimesDec 25: 46 crimesJan 26: 37 crimesFeb 26: 32 crimesMar 26: 33 crimesApr 26: 44 crimes Apr 26: 44 crimes 63 14 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in EC3N 4 (May 24–Apr 26, average 35/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
33
One-person households
42%
Households with children
10%
Households
1,882

Owned 30% · Social rent 8% · Private rent 61%

Census 2021 (ONS), for EC3N 4.

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London EC3N 4: frequently asked questions

Is London EC3N 4 a good place to live?

In London (EC3N 4), recorded crime is 996% above the national average, homes sell for around £27,247,456 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, 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 EC3N 4?

Recorded crime in London EC3N 4 runs at 2933.3 per 1,000 properties, 996% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is London EC3N 4 safe?

Crime in London EC3N 4 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London EC3N 4 runs at 2933.3 per 1,000 properties, 996% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in London EC3N 4?

Homes in London EC3N 4 sell for around £27,247,456 on average (HM Land Registry).

Is London EC3N 4 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London EC3N 4 is rated high. Around 6.1% of properties (44 of 722) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 3 are at significant risk.

Is London EC3N 4 a deprived area?

London EC3N 4 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).