London EC4N area guide
6 sectors · 69 postcodes
Is London EC4N a good place to live?
In London (EC4N), recorded crime is 161% above the national average, homes sell for around £27,440,833 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
£27,440,833
Population
4,241
Recorded crime
594.2
Broadband
86%
Flood risk
None
Flood risk in London EC4N
London EC4N has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~260 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 (1996–2026)
Annual average (mean) sold price in EC4N, 1996–2026. 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
Recorded crimes per month in EC4N (May 24–Apr 26, average 28/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 EC4N.
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London EC4N: frequently asked questions
Is London EC4N a good place to live?
In London (EC4N), recorded crime is 161% above the national average, homes sell for around £27,440,833 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 EC4N?
Recorded crime in London EC4N runs at 594.2 per 1,000 properties, 161% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is London EC4N safe?
Crime in London EC4N is above the national average. Recorded crime in London EC4N runs at 594.2 per 1,000 properties, 161% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in London EC4N?
Homes in London EC4N sell for around £27,440,833 on average, based on 3 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is London EC4N at risk of flooding?
London EC4N has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~260 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
Is London EC4N a deprived area?
London EC4N 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).