Is EC2Y 5AG a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

2721 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of EC2Y 5AG. Most common: Shoplifting.

Shoplifting
521
Other theft
468
Theft from the person
438
Violence & sexual offences
387
Anti-social behaviour
276
Burglary
137
Public order
121
Bicycle theft
104

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 EC2Y 5AG 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 EC2Y 5AG on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near EC2Y 5AG on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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