EC4V 5AE

Castle Baynard · City of London · England

Updated September 2026

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Location overview

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Post town
London
Local authority
City of London
Postcode district
EC4V
Postcode sector
EC4V 5

Nearby postcodes

Nearby postcode distances
Postcode Distance
EC4V 5AG 19 m
EC4V 5AB 22 m
EC4V 5AQ 25 m
EC4V 5AA 29 m
EC4V 5AH 30 m
Complete postcode fields and official codes
Postcode
EC4V 5AE
Status
Current
Introduced
1 January 1980
Terminated
Not published
Postcode area
EC
Postcode district
EC4V
Postcode sector
EC4V 5
Latitude
51.512998
Longitude
-0.100620
British National Grid easting
531,897
British National Grid northing
181,051

Statistical and administrative geographies

Country
England · E92000001
Region
London · E12000007
Local authority district
City of London · E09000001
Parish or community
E43000191
Output area
E00000024
Lower layer super output area
City of London 001F · E01032739
Middle layer super output area
City of London 001 · E02000001

Postcode source versions

Explore EC4V

2 recorded sales at this postcode
Address Date Price
35 - 45, Carter Lane, London, EC4V 5AE 4 April 2019 £337,000,000
35 - 45, Carter Lane, London, EC4V 5AE 29 March 2019 £140,935,000

Schools

Within 3.1 miles of this postcode

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Open schools
392
Primary
192
Secondary
50
  1. City of London School

    Other independent school

    223 m
  2. St Paul's Cathedral School

    Other independent school

    281 m
  3. City of London School for Girls

    Other independent school

    804 m

Recorded crime

Within 1 mile of this postcode

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Published events
29,598
Months covered
12
Latest month
June 2026

Most recorded categories in this period

  • Other theft 6,622
  • Theft from the person 5,950
  • Violence and sexual offences 4,443
  • Shoplifting 3,785
  • Anti social behaviour 1,758

Census 2021

Population and age profile

Postcode residents
Not supplied
Postcode households
Not supplied
Residents per household
Not available
EC4V 5 residents
196

Age bands in EC4V 5

Wider postcode sector
Age 0 to 14
8.4%

31 residents

Age 15 to 24
19.3%

71 residents

Age 25 to 44
39.9%

147 residents

Age 45 to 64
26.9%

99 residents

Age 65 and over
5.4%

20 residents

Small counts are adjusted for privacy, so totals can differ slightly between Census tables.

Census Day: 21 March 2021. Sources: ONS/Nomis P001-P004 and ONS CT21_0228. Age table version 2024-04-08.

Fixed broadband coverage

Ofcom's predicted availability across all residential and commercial premises in this postcode in January 2026.

Superfast, 30 Mbit/s+
100%
Ultrafast, 100 Mbit/s+
100%
Ultrafast, 300 Mbit/s+
100%
Gigabit-capable
100%
Unable to receive decent fixed or FWA broadband
0%
Next Generation Access
100%
Decent broadband available from fixed wireless
0%

Predicted coverage, not measured speeds. Check availability for your address with a provider. Postcode-level full-fibre figures are not published in this release.

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations Spring 2026, version 2026-01-v2. Contains Ofcom data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Planning applications

Mapped applications within 1,000 metres of this postcode point.

Available records
799
Records since 17 September 2020
181
Latest available record date
1 September 2025
London Borough of Camden
Partial beta coverage
This beta dataset covers only Adur, Camden, Doncaster and Worthing and is not a complete national planning register. Doncaster records have no published coordinates, so they cannot be matched to local reports.

Latest available applications

  1. 2025/2446/P Date not supplied 786 m away

    Extensions and alterations including removal of rooftop plant and additional of an additional storey on west side (adjacent to Leather Lane); on the east side (Holborn/Hatton Garden) retention of 10 storeys with rooftop plant and terraces. Facade renewal (replacement of stone cladding with metal cladding and replacement window (bays), provision of new balconies on Holborn Circus elevation. Ground and lower ground floor re-configurations to provide re-configured commercial and retail floorspace (Class E), affordable jewellery workspace and/or competitive socialising (sui generis) on lower ground floor, reconfiguration of entrances and servicing arrangements, new hard and soft landscaping, provision of cycle parking and other ancillary works.

    120 Holborn London Camden EC1N 2TD

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  2. 2025/0453/P Date not supplied 861 m away

    Extension of the existing closet wing at ground up to 2nd floor to provide a new stair and lift; demolition of part of rear extension at ground floor and store rooms at basement level to reinstate external courtyard at basement level; introduction of ramp and stair over courtyard to provide level access from Star Yard and associated changes to door to side elevation and dropped kerb; installation of air source heat pumps at roof level; refurbishment of interior spaces and thermal upgrades to existing windows; and external repairs to historic features.

    60 Carey Street London WC2A 2JB

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  3. 2025/0515/L Date not supplied 861 m away

    Extension of the existing closet wing at ground up to 2nd floor to provide a new stair and lift; demolition of part of rear extension at ground floor and store rooms at basement level to reinstate external courtyard at basement level; introduction of ramp and stair over courtyard to provide level access from Star Yard and associated changes to door to side elevation and dropped kerb; installation of air source heat pumps at roof level; refurbishment of interior spaces and thermal upgrades to existing windows; and external repairs to historic features.

    60 Carey Street London Camden WC2A 2JB

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  4. 2025/3037/P Date not supplied 926 m away

    Amalgamation of 55 and 57 Farringdon Road and the erection of an additional storey to provide commercial floorspace, rooftop plant enclosure, the erection of a rear extension to relocate the stair core, new shopfront and alterations to the rear and front faades with associated refurbishment and upgrading works.

    55 - 57 Farringdon Road Farringdon London EC1M 3JB

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  5. 2025/1683/P Date not supplied 719 m away

    Remodelling, refurbishment and extension of the existing building to provide Use Class E (commercial, retail/restaurant and jewellery workspace), landscaped amenity terraces, balconies, relocated entrances, commuter facilities, on-site servicing yard and plant along with associated highway improvements and associated works.

    19 Charterhouse Street London EC1N 6RA

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  6. 2025/2581/P Date not supplied 980 m away

    Change of use of first to third floors from offices (Class E) to residential (Class C3) to accommodate 3 x two bedroom dwellings.

    73 Farringdon Road London EC1M 3JQ

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  7. 2022/0630/P Date not supplied 963 m away

    Erection of mansard roof extension to create a 1 bedroom flat

    67 Farringdon Road London EC1M 3JB

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  8. 2024/5108/P Date not supplied 904 m away

    External alterations including installation of replacement entrance doors and canopy, and replacement material to front ground floor elevation; installation of canopy within rear courtyard; replacement of fenestration to rear elevation; and change of use of part of ancillary commercial space (Class E(g)(iii)) to provide ancillary facilities to student accommodation (Sui Generis); and associated development.

    Arundel House 36-43 Kirby Street London EC1N 8TE

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  9. 2023/5130/P Date not supplied 995 m away

    Demolition of existing facades, retaining existing reinforced concrete frame and basement structures; refurbishment and reconfiguration of the existing office (Use Class E) building for continued office use including extensions with new facades to the west elevation fronting Grays Inn Road (9 storeys), to the northern courtyard elevation facing Brookes Court (9 storeys), to the existing 5 storey north-east wing fronting Brook Street (3 storeys) and to the south elevation (8 storeys); external alterations, provision of rooftop amenity terraces, landscaping and associated works

    Fox Court 14 Gray's Inn Road London WC1X 8HN

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  10. 2024/2119/P Date not supplied 984 m away

    Demolition of existing rear additions and erection of a ground floor, first floor and part second floor rear extension (with openable rooflight to first floor roof) and including a part terrace/part green roof on roof of second storey element (with railings around).

    9 St Cross Street London EC1N 8UB

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  11. 2025/0393/P Date not supplied 972 m away

    Non-material amendment to planning permission 2021/4482/P dated 18/10/2023 for 'Refurbishment and extension of the existing office building (Class E), involving: demolition of existing fifth floor; erection of enlarged fifth floor to create additional office floorspace with associated roof terrace (with plant area above); creation of affordable jewellery workspace at lower ground floor level; internal and external alterations, and other associated works', namely to make elevational changes to reduce the extent of demolition, including: retention of existing materials and reduction of GRC panels; revisions to window proportions and divisions; reduction in canopy depth.

    Eurowed House 20-24 Kirby Street London EC1N 8TS

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  12. 2025/1170/P Date not supplied 722 m away

    Demolition of the existing buildings (with part retention of the existing basement and foundations) and the construction of a new building of ground plus 45 storeys (with basements) for use as offices (Class E (g)), flexible commercial and cultural uses (Use Classes E (a/b/c), F1, F2), multi-functional spaces (sui generis) and a public lavatory (sui generis); the creation of a series of external walkways and terraces at the lower levels; public realm and highways works; the excavation and re-landscaping of the former churchyard of St Augustine Papey; the excavation and provision of visual access to the remains of the Roman Wall; ancillary plant, servicing and parking and all associated works with the proposed development. This application is accompanied by an Environmental Statement which is available for inspection with the planning application. Electronic copies of the ES can also be issued by Trium Environmental Consulting LLP

    63 St Mary's Axe London EC3A 8AA

    London Borough of Camden Registered

Source: MHCLG Planning Data, snapshot 2025-09-17, version 2025-09-17-beta. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Record dates use the submitted date where published, otherwise the decision date.

GP practices

124

within 5 km

  • THE NEAMAN PRACTICE

    15 HALF MOON COURT, LONDON, EC1A 7HF

    ODS code F84640

    708 m

  • BLACKFRIARS MEDICAL PRACTICE

    BLACKFRIARS MEDICAL PRACT, 45 COLOMBO STREET, LONDON, SE1 8EE

    ODS code G85642

    921 m

  • ST PHILIPS MEDICAL CENTRE

    TOWER 3, 2ND FLOOR CLEMENTS INN, LONDON, WC2A 2AZ

    ODS code F83672

    1.0 km

  • KINGS COLLEGE HEALTH CENTRE

    3RD FLOOR, BUSH HOUSE, SOUTH EAST WING, 300 STRAND, LONDON, WC2B 4PJ

    ODS code E87768

    1.2 km

  • CLERKENWELL MEDICAL PRACTICE

    FINSBURY HEALTH CENTRE, 17 PINE STREET, LONDON, EC1R 0LP

    ODS code F83624

    1.4 km

  • DR SEGARAJASINGHE

    FINSBURY HEALTH CENTRE, PINE STREET, LONDON, EC1R 0LP

    ODS code F83678

    1.4 km

  • GRAY'S INN MEDICAL GROUP CHANCERY LANE

    77 GRAY'S INN ROAD, LONDON, WC1X 8TS

    ODS code F83042

    1.4 km

  • HOLBORN MEDICAL CENTRE

    64-66 LAMBS CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, WC1N 3NA

    ODS code F83058

    1.6 km

  • WATERLOO HEALTH CENTRE

    114-118 LOWER MARSH, WATERLOO, LONDON, SE1 7AE

    ODS code G85136

    1.7 km

  • COVENT GARDEN MEDICAL CENTRE

    47 SHORTS GARDENS, LONDON, WC2H 9AA

    ODS code E87045

    1.7 km

  • CITY ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE

    CITY HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE, UNIT 1-3 GROUND FLOOR, CITY HOUSE, 190-196 CITY ROAD, LONDON, EC1V 2QH

    ODS code F83064

    1.8 km

  • AMWELL GROUP PRACTICE

    4 NAOROJI STREET, ISLINGTON, LONDON, WC1X 0GB

    ODS code F83652

    1.8 km

  • MUSEUM PRACTICE

    58 GREAT RUSSELL STREET, LONDON, WC1B 3BA

    ODS code F83061

    1.8 km

  • FALMOUTH ROAD GROUP PRACTICE

    78 FALMOUTH ROAD, LONDON, SE1 4JW

    ODS code G85029

    1.9 km

  • NEXUS HEALTH GROUP

    PRINCESS STREET GROUP PRACTICE, 2 PRINCESS STREET, LONDON, SE1 6JP

    ODS code G85034

    1.9 km

  • BRUNSWICK MEDICAL CENTRE UHPC

    39 BRUNSWICK CENTRE, LONDON, WC1N 1AF

    ODS code F83048

    2.0 km

  • THE BLOOMSBURY SURGERY

    1 HANDEL STREET, LONDON, WC1N 1PD

    ODS code F83044

    2.1 km

  • HEALTH E1

    9-11 BRICK LANE, LONDON, E1 6PU

    ODS code F84733

    2.1 km

  • GOWER STREET PRACTICE

    20 GOWER STREET, LONDON, WC1E 6DP

    ODS code F83005

    2.2 km

  • GREAT CHAPEL STREET MEDICAL CENTRE

    4TH FLOOR, SOHO CENTRE FOR HEALTH, 1 FRITH STREET, LONDON, W1D 3HZ

    ODS code E87772

    2.2 km

Showing 20 of 124 matching practices.

Main GP practices only; branch surgeries are excluded. Distances are straight-line. Contact the practice to check registration, services, opening hours and appointments.

Source acquired on 2026-09-03. Contains information from NHS England, licenced under the current version of the Open Government Licence.

Nearby transport

  • St Paul's Cathedral

    BCT · St Pauls

    0.0 miles
  • St Paul's Cathedral

    BCT · St Pauls

    0.1 miles
  • Millennium Bridge

    BCT · City of London

    0.1 miles
  • Ludgate Hill / Old Bailey

    BCT · City of London

    0.1 miles
  • Blackfriars Station

    BCT · Blackfriars

    0.1 miles

Relative deprivation

English Indices of Deprivation 2025 for City of London 001F, the published LSOA linked to this postcode. Decile 1 contains the most deprived 10% of English LSOAs and decile 10 the least deprived 10%.

Overall IMD decile

8 of 10

Overall England rank

25,325 of 33,755

Income
10 of 10
Employment
9 of 10
Education and skills
9 of 10
Health and disability
6 of 10
Crime
10 of 10
Housing and services
6 of 10
Living environment
1 of 10

These are relative area statistics, not measures of an individual household, affluence or absolute change. They cannot be compared with indices for other UK nations. Source: English Indices of Deprivation 2025, version 2025-v2.

Flood risk

Environment Agency long-term indicators for the area around addresses in this postcode. They are not an assessment of any individual property and do not show current or forecast flooding.

High risk addresses
0
Medium risk addresses
0
Low risk addresses
0
Groundwater flood alert area
Unlikely

Source: Environment Agency flood-risk postcode search tool data, version 2026-06-18. Check the long-term risk for an individual area. © Environment Agency copyright and/or database right 2025. All rights reserved.

Evidence in context

Schools

392 open schools are in scope, including 192 primary and 50 secondary schools. City of London School is the nearest published school at 223 m.

Counts describe active establishment records. They do not assess admissions, catchments or quality.

Recorded crime

29,598 published events cover 12 months, averaging 2,466.5 events per published month. The largest recorded category is Other theft with 6,622 events.

The source publishes anonymised street-level events. These figures are not a measure of safety for an individual address.