Postcode Analysis City of London, London

WATLING STREET, EC4M 9BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATLING STREET, EC4M 9BJ.

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Population

391

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 101,800 /yr

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Employed

81%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: EC4M 9BJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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Area Character

EC4M 9BJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 29% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EC4M 9BJ is an active urban area on Watling Street, 0.2km from City of London in City and County of the City of London. Administratively it sits within Walbrook ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

For renters and young professionals, EC4M 9BJ offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of City of London. Employment levels are high (70% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (859 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC4M 9BJ are sourced from Output Area E00166757 (shared with 724 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC4M 9BJ. The average age is 35.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British62.6%
Asian / British Asian26.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed10.6%

Economic Activity

81%Active
FT: 70%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near EC4M 9BJ are high at 859 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft330
Shoplifting307
Theft from the person194
Violence and sexual offences192
Drugs66

school Local Schools

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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils1.0 km
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The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie

Outstanding215 pupils1.1 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils1.1 km
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Haberdashers' Borough Academy

536 pupils1.1 km
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The Aldgate School

Outstanding277 pupils1.2 km
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Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough

Good202 pupils1.2 km
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London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils1.2 km
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Charles Dickens Primary School

Outstanding486 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

174 nearby
  • All Bar One0.9 km
  • Karaoke Box0.8 km
  • The Fable0.8 km
  • Fabric0.9 km
  • Simmons Farringdon0.9 km
  • + 169 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

723 nearby
  • Addleshaw Goddard0.9 km
  • Artizian Catering, Commerzbank0.2 km
  • Barbican Cinema Cafe Bar0.7 km
  • Benugo Level -10.7 km
  • Bonfire @Searcys, Level 10.7 km
  • + 718 more
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Supermarkets

27 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • Waitrose1.0 km
  • Co-operative food0.9 km
  • Co-Op0.4 km
  • Tesco Metro0.2 km
  • + 22 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

242 nearby
  • Burrito Kitchen @ Tesco Metro0.2 km
  • Caffe Nero0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • Garbanzos Falafel & Hummus Bar0.4 km
  • Greggs0.1 km
  • + 237 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

16 nearby
  • Malmaison Hotel1.0 km
  • The Rookery1.0 km
  • South Place Hotel0.8 km
  • Premier Inn0.8 km
  • Lounge Cafe, Hub By Premier Inn0.4 km
  • + 11 more
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Retailers - Other

191 nearby
  • Konditor0.0 km
  • News & Chews0.4 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Oliver Bonas1.0 km
  • Nelhart News0.9 km
  • + 186 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Cannon Street0.4 km
  • City Thameslink0.7 km
  • Moorgate0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Mansion House Underground Station0.1 km
  • Mansion House Underground Station0.2 km
  • Mansion House Underground Station0.2 km
  • Mansion House Underground Station0.2 km
  • Bank Underground Station0.3 km