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.
Avg sold price
£4,700,000
Population
5,645
Recorded crime
83.3
Broadband
68%
Flood risk
None
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)
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
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).