Living in EC4R, City of London
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around EC4R in City of London. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in City of London: £712,958, down 20.4% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider London average is £553,870.
What actually sold around EC4R
5 recorded home sales on the streets around central EC4R in the last 2 years, with a median of £470,000 and a range from £435,000 to £3,675,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 COUSIN LANE, EC4R 3TE | detached | £3,675,000 | 2026-01-07 |
| FLAT 36 30 QUEEN STREET, EC4R 1BR | flat-maisonette | £470,000 | 2025-12-19 |
| FLAT 25 30 QUEEN STREET, EC4R 1BR | flat-maisonette | £470,000 | 2025-12-01 |
| APARTMENT 5 35 BUSH LANE, EC4R 0AW | flat-maisonette | £435,000 | 2025-08-26 |
| FLAT 1 WHITTINGTON HOUSE, 19 - 20 COLLEGE HILL, EC4R 2RP | flat-maisonette | £625,000 | 2025-03-27 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
260 schools within 3 miles , of which 96% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie | Primary | Outstanding | 0.6 mi |
| The Aldgate School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.6 mi |
| Charles Dickens Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.7 mi |
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington | Primary | Outstanding | 0.9 mi |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
| Oasis Academy South Bank | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
145 state primary and 44 state secondary schools within range, plus 34 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
34 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Al-Mizan School, Arco Academy, Buttercup Primary School, Charterhouse Square School, City Junior School, City of London School and others.
All 34 fee-paying schools near EC4R, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
14 higher education institutions within 3 miles: Birkbeck College, City University, Courtauld Institute of Art, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, King's College London, London Metropolitan University and others.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 45.7% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 21.3% |
| Associate professional and technical | 18.5% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 3.9% |
| Sales and customer service | 3.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
2339 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central EC4R in 2026-06, most commonly theft from the person.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on City of London's figures.
Common questions about EC4R
What is the average house price in EC4R?
The average sold price in City of London is £712,958 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in EC4R?
Prices in City of London are down 20.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in EC4R?
The median of 5 recorded sales around central EC4R in the last 2 years is £470,000, ranging from £435,000 to £3,675,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in EC4R?
260 schools sit within 3 miles of central EC4R, and 96% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in EC4R?
2339 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central EC4R in 2026-06, most commonly theft from the person (Police.uk).
Is EC4R at risk of flooding?
Central EC4R sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is EC4R a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 96% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £470,000; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 2339 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is EC4R safe?
2339 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central EC4R in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was theft from the person. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? EC4R or EC4N, EC4R or EC3V, EC4R or EC3R.
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