Is EC4V 5BH a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

2582 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of EC4V 5BH. Most common: Other theft.

Other theft
553
Theft from the person
492
Shoplifting
393
Violence & sexual offences
335
Anti-social behaviour
231
Burglary
126
Public order
111
Bicycle theft
107

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 EC4V 5BH 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 EC4V 5BH on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near EC4V 5BH on Check Food Hygiene

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