Is EC4A 2AE a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

3431 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of EC4A 2AE. Most common: Other theft.

Other theft
771
Theft from the person
579
Violence & sexual offences
528
Shoplifting
460
Anti-social behaviour
445
Public order
158
Bicycle theft
114
Robbery
109

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 2AE 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 2AE on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near EC4A 2AE on Check Food Hygiene

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