Is EC2V 5AA a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

2674 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of EC2V 5AA. Most common: Other theft.

Other theft
475
Theft from the person
470
Violence & sexual offences
415
Shoplifting
384
Anti-social behaviour
258
Bicycle theft
125
Public order
115
Burglary
112

House prices

£710,652

Average price in City of London (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Down 17.4% year on year.

Flat / maisonette
£709,939

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for EC2V 5AA 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 EC2V 5AA on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near EC2V 5AA on Check Food Hygiene

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