Is EC4A 1BG a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

3375 crimes recorded

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

Other theft
739
Theft from the person
541
Violence & sexual offences
514
Shoplifting
513
Anti-social behaviour
410
Public order
164
Bicycle theft
113
Robbery
103

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 EC4A 1BG specifically.

Flood risk

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

1 active flood alert within ~15km right now.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near EC4A 1BG on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near EC4A 1BG on Check Food Hygiene

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