Postcode Analysis City of London, London

VICTORIA EMBANKMENT, EC4Y 0DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA EMBANKMENT, EC4Y 0DS.

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Population

332

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 101,800 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EC4Y 0DS 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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EC4Y 0DS spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. 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

EC4Y 0DS is an active urban area on Victoria Embankment, 0.1km from Temple, The in City and County of the City of London. Administratively it sits within Farringdon Without ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

For renters and young professionals, EC4Y 0DS offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (317 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC4Y 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00000025 (shared with 612 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 EC4Y 0DS. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.0%
Asian / British Asian18.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed8.4%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 51%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime rates near EC4Y 0DS are high at 317 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and theft from the person. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft273
Theft from the person273
Violence and sexual offences142
Public order64
Shoplifting63

school Local Schools

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London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils0.5 km
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St Clement Danes CofE Primary School

Outstanding220 pupils0.8 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils1.0 km
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St Josephs Catholic Primary School

Good198 pupils1.1 km
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Friars Primary Foundation School

Good188 pupils1.2 km
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Haberdashers' Borough Academy

536 pupils1.2 km
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Oasis Academy Johanna

Good213 pupils1.2 km
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The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie

Outstanding215 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

76 nearby
  • Just Eat For Business0.6 km
  • WH Smith0.3 km
  • Bankside news0.5 km
  • The bubble0.8 km
  • Wagumi0.3 km
  • + 71 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

97 nearby
  • Little Fable0.6 km
  • The Lamb And Trotter0.9 km
  • The Anchor And Hope0.9 km
  • Mar i terra0.9 km
  • Ring0.9 km
  • + 92 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

548 nearby
  • Comcas Services Limited0.9 km
  • The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn0.8 km
  • 26 Furnival Street0.6 km
  • Black Sheep Coffee0.8 km
  • CafE De Livio0.8 km
  • + 543 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

138 nearby
  • Coopers0.7 km
  • Wasabi0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.3 km
  • Carnival pot ltd0.9 km
  • Lebanese grill0.9 km
  • + 133 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

20 nearby
  • Rose and crown0.7 km
  • Sea containers london0.4 km
  • Travelodge southwark0.9 km
  • Union Jack Club0.9 km
  • Holiday inn express southwark0.7 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

28 nearby
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food (near Plat 19)1.0 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • + 23 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Blackfriars0.3 km
  • City Thameslink0.4 km
  • London Waterloo (East)0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Blackfriars Underground Station0.3 km
  • Blackfriars Underground Station0.3 km
  • London Blackfriars Rail Station0.3 km
  • Blackfriars Underground Station0.3 km
  • Blackfriars Pier0.4 km