EC4Y Postcode District
EC4Y is one of 27 EC Postcode Districts for the London Post town in City And County Of The City Of London
The EC4Y postcode district is located in the EC London - EC postal area, EC4Y has a population of 226 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 0.07 square miles (0.18 square kilometres or 44.33 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of EC4Y. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
Map of EC4Y
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District overview
The primary settlement in the EC4Y postcode district is City of London, located in the County of the City of London. Other significant settlements include Islington and Westminster, both of which are located in Greater London. The post town for this postcode district is London.
There are 5 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector EC4Y 0, covers City Of London in City and County of the City of London.
The sector EC4Y 1, covers City Of London in City and County of the City of London.
The sector EC4Y 7, covers City Of London in City and County of the City of London.
The sector EC4Y 8, covers City Of London in City and County of the City of London.
The sector EC4Y 9, covers City Of London in City and County of the City of London.
The sector EC4Y 9, covers Westminster in Greater London.
The post town for this district is LONDON.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the City and County of the City of London (128 postal codes), and finally, the City of Westminster London Boro area (3 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| City of London | 0.71 | E |
| City of Westminster | 1.10 | SW |
| Chigwell | 10.85 | NE |
| Borehamwood | 12.29 | NW |
| Waltham Cross | 12.41 | NNE |
| Loughton | 12.47 | NE |
| Ewell | 12.81 | SSW |
| Potters Bar | 13.15 | NNW |
| Waltham Abbey | 13.17 | NNE |
| Cheshunt | 13.44 | NNE |
| Banstead | 13.82 | SSW |
| Epsom | 14.17 | SSW |
| Warlingham | 14.18 | S |
| Bushey | 14.33 | NW |
| Swanley | 14.51 | ESE |
| Sunbury-on-Thames | 14.87 | WSW |
| Esher | 14.88 | SW |
| Radlett | 14.91 | NW |
| Dartford | 15.82 | ESE |
| Watford | 15.82 | NW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 137
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of London | LONDON | EC4Y 7 | 45 |
| City of London | LONDON | EC4Y 9 | 18 |
| City of London | LONDON | EC4Y 0 | 17 |
| City of London | LONDON | EC4Y 8 | 15 |
| City of London | LONDON | EC4Y 0 | 9 |
| City of London | LONDON | EC4Y 1 | 9 |
| City of London | LONDON | EC4Y 1 | 7 |
| City of London | LONDON | EC4Y 1 | 6 |
| City of London | LONDON | EC4Y 8 | 6 |
| Westminster | LONDON | EC4Y 9 | 3 |
| Islington | LONDON | EC4Y 1 | 1 |
| City of London | LONDON | EC4Y 9 | 1 |
Street list for EC4Y
BLACKFRIARS UNDERPASS A3211
A-roadLondon, City and County of the City of London
A Road
USRN: 8100065
FLEET STREET A4
A-roadST JAMES'S, London, City and County of the City of London
A Road
USRN: 8401070
KING'S BENCH WALK
London, City and County of the City of London
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 8100304
MIDDLE TEMPLE LANE
MIDDLE TEMPLE, London, City and County of the City of London
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 8100350
MIDDLE TEMPLE LANE
MIDDLE TEMPLE, London, City and County of the City of London
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 8100350
OLD MITRE COURT
London, City and County of the City of London
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 8100398
OLD MITRE COURT
London, City and County of the City of London
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 8100398
VICTORIA EMBANKMENT SLIP ROAD (N) A3211
A-roadLondon, City and County of the City of London
A Road
USRN: 8100548
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| FLEET STREET A4 | 351 |
| ESSEX STREET | 256 |
| BRIDE LANE | 129 |
| BRIDE LANE | 129 |
| MIDDLE TEMPLE LANE | 121 |
| MIDDLE TEMPLE LANE | 121 |
| TEMPLE AVENUE | 95 |
| OLD MITRE COURT | 62 |
| OLD MITRE COURT | 62 |
| DORSET BUILDINGS | 32 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 223 |
| Other theft | 181 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 126 |
| Public order | 79 |
| Shoplifting | 50 |
| Burglary | 43 |
| Drugs | 39 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 |
| Robbery | 24 |
| Bicycle theft | 17 |
| Other crime | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLEET STREET | LONDON | 39 | EC4Y 1DE | View map |
Healthcare services
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bowing Opticians | 58 FLEET STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, EC4Y 1JU | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Gregory & Seeley Opticians | 63 FLEET STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, EC4Y 1HT | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Whitby + Co | 29 FLEET STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, EC4Y 1AA | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Semi-detached | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Terraced | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Flats | £1,700,000 | 1 | £835,000 | 3 | £1,060,000 | 4 | £763,500 | 2 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M1 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 19.92
Average Driving Distance: 8.02
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 123
M4 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 20.06
Average Driving Distance: 8.95
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 123
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| No delivery office data found. | |
Postcode format
| E | C | 4 | Y | - | X | X | X |
| E | C | 4 | Y | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions in or around this district.
| Name | Category | Detail | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Temple | Country Parks | Country Park | View map |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the EC4Y postal code is LONDON followed by MIDDLE TEMPLE, and INNER TEMPLE.
The postcode area has a boundary with Tidal Thames.
The EC4Y Postcode shares a border with EC4M (LONDON), EC4A (LONDON) and EC4V (LONDON).
Maps and visuals
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