Is EC2R 5AL a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-09)

2487 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of EC2R 5AL. Most common: Theft from the person.

Theft from the person
513
Other theft
486
Violence & sexual offences
338
Shoplifting
327
Anti-social behaviour
272
Burglary
103
Robbery
103
Public order
90

House prices

£726,633

Average price in City of London (2026-08, UK House Price Index). Down 14.6% year on year.

Flat / maisonette
£726,060

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for EC2R 5AL specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near EC2R 5AL on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near EC2R 5AL on Check Food Hygiene

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