8,583 people · median £738,000
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The median sold price in City of London is £738,000.
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Schools
City of London’s schools: 100% of inspected schools are rated Good or Outstanding.
Crime
City of London records 99 crimes per 1,000 residents a month.
Sold price trend -6.6%
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The area in short district AI summary
City of London is a highly affluent central London area with a median property price of £738,000 and strong professional employment. The median age is 37.4 years, and 36.5% of homes are owner-occupied.
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Flats dominate the housing stock at 98.0%, with private renting accounting for 48.3% of tenure. The population of 8,580 is highly educated, with 74.2% holding level 4 qualifications or above. About 75% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived. Employment is concentrated in finance and insurance (19.9%), professional and technical services (23.6%), and information and communications (11.0%). The area has excellent transport links, including 15 rail stations and the nearest station 0.2 km away. Crime recorded 850 incidents in August 2026, with 99.0 per 1,000 population. Housing stock comprises 7,761 dwellings, with 68.4% rated EPC band C or better. Air quality shows elevated nitrogen dioxide (32.2 annual mean) and moderate particulate matter (9.9 annual mean). Schools include 1 primary and 5 independent institutions. The area features 629 listed buildings and sits within 28 conservation areas.
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