EC4V 3EJ is an active urban area on Upper Thames Street, 0.3km from Castlebaynard in City and County of the City of London. Administratively it sits within Walbrook ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a global business zone — high status city commuters, mostly in london. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 (427 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £505k, up 55.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EC4V 3EJ are sourced from Output Area E00166757 (shared with 724 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UPPER THAMES STREET, EC4V 3EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER THAMES STREET, EC4V 3EJ.
391
36
£ 101,800 /yr
81%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC4V 3EJ 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.
Area Character
EC4V 3EJ 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. Property prices average £505k. Property prices are trending up 55.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC4V 3EJ. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 487,750
14 sales · Mean £ 606,535
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EC4V 3EJ are high at 427 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.
school Local Schools
The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie
Haberdashers' Borough Academy
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough
London Nautical School
Charles Dickens Primary School
Friars Primary Foundation School
Beormund Primary School
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
196 nearby- Just Eat For Business0.8 km
- Amathus0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- TK Maxx0.7 km
- Smithfield Butchers1.0 km
- + 191 more
Pub, NightClub
167 nearby- Little Fable0.8 km
- The Lamb And Trotter0.7 km
- Davys, 1 Plantation Place0.9 km
- Dirty Martini Monument0.8 km
- Eastcheap Records0.8 km
- + 162 more
Restaurant, Cafe
661 nearby- Atalian Servest Food Company0.6 km
- Bartlett Mitchell0.7 km
- Benugo0.8 km
- Black Sheep Coffee0.6 km
- CafE De Livio0.9 km
- + 656 more
Takeaway Shop
203 nearby- Fusionend Spices0.9 km
- Caffe Nero Express0.4 km
- Curators Coffee Studio0.9 km
- Elmore Jam0.6 km
- Garbanzos Falafel & Hummus Bar0.9 km
- + 198 more
Supermarkets
28 nearby- Amazon Fresh Store, Unit 10.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.4 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.6 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food Unit 10.9 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
19 nearby- Apex Temple Court Hotel1.0 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
- Apex Hotel0.8 km
- Fitness first plc/bridge hotel0.8 km
- Novotel london city south0.5 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Cannon Street0.4 km
- London Blackfriars0.5 km
- City Thameslink0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Mansion House Underground Station0.1 km
- Mansion House Underground Station0.1 km
- Mansion House Underground Station0.1 km
- Mansion House Underground Station0.2 km
- Bankside Pier0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EC4V3EJ · Data under Open Government Licence