Postcode sector · EC4A 2

London EC4A 2 area guide

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Is London EC4A 2 a good place to live?

In London (EC4A 2), recorded crime is 69% below the national average, homes sell for around £4,700,000 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 EC4A 2

London EC4A 2 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~138 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 (1995–2025)

1995: £56,250 (1 sale)1997: £345,750 (3 sales)1998: £74,000 (1 sale)1999: £163,200 (5 sales)2000: £455,088 (6 sales)2001: £100,000 (1 sale)2002: £226,650 (3 sales)2003: £152,625 (4 sales)2004: £180,000 (1 sale)2005: £220,000 (1 sale)2007: £420,000 (1 sale)2008: £235,000 (2 sales)2009: £230,000 (2 sales)2010: £277,463 (3 sales)2011: £250,000 (1 sale)2013: £555,000 (2 sales)2014: £16,318,444 (5 sales)2016: £9,950,000 (3 sales)2017: £1,499,500 (4 sales)2018: £23,736,025 (3 sales)2020: £387,500 (2 sales)2021: £5,535,000 (1 sale)2022: £13,510,783 (1 sale)2023: £1,600,000 (1 sale)2024: £4,700,000 (1 sale)2025: £420,000 (2 sales) 2025: £420,000 (2 sales) £23,736,025 £56,250 1995 2025

Annual average (mean) sold price in EC4A 2, 1995–2025. Latest £420,000. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

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

Recorded crimes per month in EC4A 2 (May 24–Apr 26, average 2/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
33
One-person households
53%
Households with children
12%
Households
2,811

Owned 23% · Social rent 29% · Private rent 47%

Census 2021 (ONS), for EC4A 2.

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London EC4A 2: frequently asked questions

Is London EC4A 2 a good place to live?

In London (EC4A 2), recorded crime is 69% below the national average, homes sell for around £4,700,000 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 EC4A 2?

Recorded crime in London EC4A 2 runs at 83.3 per 1,000 properties, 69% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is London EC4A 2 safe?

Crime in London EC4A 2 is below the national average. Recorded crime in London EC4A 2 runs at 83.3 per 1,000 properties, 69% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in London EC4A 2?

Homes in London EC4A 2 sell for around £4,700,000 on average, based on 1 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is London EC4A 2 at risk of flooding?

London EC4A 2 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~138 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

Is London EC4A 2 a deprived area?

London EC4A 2 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).