Postcode Analysis City of London, London

EC4V 4BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC4V 4BQ.

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Population

368

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 101,800 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EC4V 4BQ 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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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

EC4V 4BQ 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.

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

EC4V 4BQ is an active urban area located 0.1km 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.

For renters and young professionals, EC4V 4BQ 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 (418 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC4V 4BQ are sourced from Output Area E00000024 (shared with 373 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 EC4V 4BQ. 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

White / British72.6%
Asian / British Asian12.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed13.0%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime rates near EC4V 4BQ are high at 418 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting277
Other theft252
Theft from the person195
Violence and sexual offences152
Drugs58

school Local Schools

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London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils0.8 km
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Haberdashers' Borough Academy

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

Outstanding215 pupils1.0 km
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Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough

Good202 pupils1.2 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils1.2 km
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Charles Dickens Primary School

Outstanding486 pupils1.2 km
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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils1.2 km
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Friars Primary Foundation School

Good188 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

141 nearby
  • Harry's Bar0.8 km
  • The Olde Wine Shades0.9 km
  • Hand & Shears Public House0.8 km
  • The Butcher's Hook And Cleaver0.8 km
  • Beduin0.9 km
  • + 136 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

566 nearby
  • 1 Lombard Street Restaurant0.8 km
  • Bartlett Mitchell Ltd, Worldpay0.7 km
  • Baxterstorey Limited0.8 km
  • Benugo At Nomura, Hospitality0.8 km
  • Bibimbap Togo0.8 km
  • + 561 more
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Supermarkets

24 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
  • Waitrose1.0 km
  • Co-operative food0.6 km
  • Waitrose0.7 km
  • + 19 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

164 nearby
  • Caffe Nero Express0.7 km
  • Elmore Jam0.9 km
  • II Mulino1.0 km
  • Leon0.8 km
  • Pret A Manger0.9 km
  • + 159 more
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Retailers - Other

144 nearby
  • Smithfield Butchers0.7 km
  • Just Eat For Business0.5 km
  • Barbican News0.8 km
  • Details0.8 km
  • Argos Ltd0.6 km
  • + 139 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

19 nearby
  • Apex Hotel1.0 km
  • Novotel london city south0.8 km
  • Apex Temple Court Hotel0.6 km
  • THE LAST JUDGMENT0.9 km
  • Premier Inn0.4 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Blackfriars0.2 km
  • City Thameslink0.3 km
  • London Cannon Street0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Blackfriars Pier0.2 km
  • Blackfriars Pier0.2 km
  • Blackfriars Pier0.2 km
  • Blackfriars Underground Station0.2 km
  • London Blackfriars Rail Station0.2 km