EC4V 4BF is an active urban area located 0.1km from Blackfriars 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, EC4V 4BF offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. 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. 66% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (430 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC4V 4BF are sourced from Output Area E00000024 (shared with 373 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC4V 4BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC4V 4BF.
368
36
£ 101,800 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC4V 4BF 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 4BF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 33% 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 EC4V 4BF. The average age is 36.4. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EC4V 4BF are high at 430 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.
school Local Schools
London Nautical School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Haberdashers' Borough Academy
The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie
St Clement Danes CofE Primary School
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough
Friars Primary Foundation School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
126 nearby- Harry's Bar1.0 km
- Hand & Shears Public House0.8 km
- The Butcher's Hook And Cleaver0.7 km
- Beduin0.8 km
- Browns0.9 km
- + 121 more
Restaurant, Cafe
525 nearby- 1 Lombard Street Restaurant0.9 km
- Bartlett Mitchell Ltd, Worldpay0.9 km
- Baxterstorey Limited0.9 km
- Benugo At Nomura, Hospitality0.9 km
- Bibimbap Togo0.9 km
- + 520 more
Supermarkets
26 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.9 km
- TESCO1.0 km
- Co-Op1.0 km
- Tesco Metro0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
157 nearby- Caffe Nero Express0.9 km
- Leon0.9 km
- Pret A Manger0.9 km
- Dose Espresso0.8 km
- Geranium0.9 km
- + 152 more
Retailers - Other
83 nearby- Smithfield Butchers0.7 km
- Konditor0.6 km
- News & Chews0.9 km
- Farringdon Road Post Office & Convenience Store0.9 km
- Co-operative Food Group0.9 km
- + 78 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
19 nearby- The Rookery0.9 km
- Rose and crown0.8 km
- Sea containers london0.6 km
- Travelodge southwark0.9 km
- THE LAST JUDGMENT0.7 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Blackfriars0.2 km
- City Thameslink0.2 km
- London Cannon Street0.9 km
Bus Stops
- London Blackfriars Rail Station0.1 km
- Blackfriars Underground Station0.1 km
- Blackfriars Underground Station0.1 km
- Blackfriars Underground Station0.1 km
- Blackfriars Pier0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EC4V4BF · Data under Open Government Licence