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.
WATLING STREET, EC4M 9BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATLING STREET, EC4M 9BJ.
391
36
£ 101,800 /yr
81%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
Haberdashers' Borough Academy
The Aldgate School
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough
London Nautical School
Charles Dickens Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: EC4M9BJ · Data under Open Government Licence