Is EC4A 1BE a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-09)

3144 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of EC4A 1BE. Most common: Other theft.

Other theft
595
Theft from the person
572
Violence & sexual offences
491
Shoplifting
474
Anti-social behaviour
333
Public order
171
Drugs
122
Burglary
105

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 EC4A 1BE 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 EC4A 1BE on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near EC4A 1BE on Check Food Hygiene

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