Is EC4Y 8AU a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

3141 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of EC4Y 8AU. Most common: Other theft.

Other theft
674
Theft from the person
507
Shoplifting
482
Violence & sexual offences
450
Anti-social behaviour
411
Public order
136
Bicycle theft
117
Robbery
112

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 EC4Y 8AU 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 EC4Y 8AU on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near EC4Y 8AU on Check Food Hygiene

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