EC4Y area guide
House prices, recent sales, crime and schools for the EC4Y postcode district in City of London. Free to read, from official open data. For one address in detail, run a full property report.
City of London · 2026-07 (UK HPI)
Median £846,500
Street-level crime at the district centre
Ofsted rated, within one mile
What the data says about EC4Y
The average home across City of London is worth about £710,652 (UK House Price Index, 2026-07), and the median of the 6 most recent Land Registry sales recorded inside EC4Y is £846,500, and prices have fallen 17.4% over the last year.
Of 10 energy certificates sampled across 12 postcodes in EC4Y, band D is the most common, and 70% of homes sit below band C — the point at which most lenders' green mortgage deals and future rental rules bite.
Police recorded 20,199 crimes around the centre of EC4Y in the six months to 2026-07, most often theft from the person (4294).
There are 8 schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted within a mile of EC4Y in City of London, including St Clement Danes CofE Primary School.
The district covers the Castle Baynard, Clerkenwell, Farringdon Without, St James's ward areas.
Sample of 10 energy certificates from 12 postcodes in EC4Y, taken from the government energy performance register, most recent lodged 2022. Indicative of the district rather than a full census.
Prices changed -17.4% over the last year in City of London.
Street-level crime from data.police.uk, six months to 2026-07.
Primary
- St Clement Danes CofE Primary SchoolNot rated · 0.4 mi
- St Alban's Church of England Primary SchoolNot rated · 0.5 mi
- St Josephs Catholic Primary SchoolNot rated · 0.6 mi
- Charterhouse Square SchoolNot rated · 0.7 mi
- Christopher Hatton Primary SchoolOutstanding · 0.7 mi
Secondary
- City of London SchoolNot rated · 0.4 mi
- London Nautical, City of London AcademyRequires improvement · 0.4 mi
- City LitNot rated · 0.5 mi
- The Royal Ballet SchoolNot rated · 0.6 mi
- Guildhouse SchoolNot rated · 0.7 mi
Castle Baynard · Clerkenwell · Farringdon Without · St James's
Common questions about EC4Y
What is the average house price in EC4Y?
The UK House Price Index puts the average home in City of London at £710,652 as of 2026-07. Recent Land Registry sales recorded inside the EC4Y district have a median price of £846,500.
How much does each property type cost in EC4Y?
flats £709,939, based on the UK House Price Index for City of London.
Is EC4Y a safe area?
Police recorded 20,199 crimes near the centre of EC4Y in the six months to 2026-07. The most common category was theft from the person with 4294 reports. Crime is recorded at street level, so figures vary street to street within the same district.
What EPC rating do homes in EC4Y usually have?
Band D is the most common rating in our sample of 10 certificates from EC4Y, with 70% of homes rated below band C. A full property report shows the exact certificate, running costs and recommended improvements for one address.
What are the schools like near EC4Y?
8 schools within a mile of the EC4Y district centre are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Nearby secondaries include City of London School. Catchment areas are set by the local authority and can change year to year.
Where does this EC4Y data come from?
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and the UK House Price Index for prices, the government's energy performance register for EPC bands, data.police.uk for crime, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted for schools, and ONS postcode geography. All are published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
A full report covers the energy certificate, sale history and valuation, council tax band and bill, flood and crime risk, schools, transport and neighbourhood data for a single property.
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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and UK House Price Index, ONS postcode geography, data.police.uk, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.