Postcode sector · EC4N 8

London EC4N 8 area guide

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Is London EC4N 8 a good place to live?

In London (EC4N 8), recorded crime is 492% above the national average, homes sell for around £72,500 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 EC4N 8

London EC4N 8 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~46 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 (2014–2024)

2014: £2,283,333 (3 sales)2018: £1,200,000 (2 sales)2024: £72,500 (1 sale) 2024: £72,500 (1 sale) — part year so far £2,283,333 £72,500 2014 2024*

Annual average (mean) sold price in EC4N 8, 2014–2024. 2024 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: 15 crimesJun 24: 16 crimesJul 24: 13 crimesAug 24: 10 crimesSep 24: 13 crimesOct 24: 8 crimesNov 24: 17 crimesDec 24: 19 crimesJan 25: 12 crimesFeb 25: 5 crimesMar 25: 14 crimesApr 25: 9 crimesMay 25: 7 crimesJun 25: 4 crimesJul 25: 3 crimesAug 25: 1 crimesSep 25: 2 crimesOct 25: 12 crimesNov 25: 11 crimesDec 25: 21 crimesJan 26: 13 crimesFeb 26: 16 crimesMar 26: 10 crimesApr 26: 19 crimes Apr 26: 19 crimes 21 1 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in EC4N 8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 11/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 8.

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London EC4N 8: frequently asked questions

Is London EC4N 8 a good place to live?

In London (EC4N 8), recorded crime is 492% above the national average, homes sell for around £72,500 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 8?

Recorded crime in London EC4N 8 runs at 1583.3 per 1,000 properties, 492% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is London EC4N 8 safe?

Crime in London EC4N 8 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London EC4N 8 runs at 1583.3 per 1,000 properties, 492% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in London EC4N 8?

Homes in London EC4N 8 sell for around £72,500 on average, based on 1 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is London EC4N 8 at risk of flooding?

London EC4N 8 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~46 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

Is London EC4N 8 a deprived area?

London EC4N 8 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).