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City of London is a small, highly affluent central London area with a median property price of £738,000 as of May 2026. The area comprises 7,761 dwellings, of which 98.0% are flats or apartments.
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Energy efficiency is strong: 68.4% of rated properties achieve EPC band C or better, with a median band of C. The population of 8,583 has a median age of 37.4. Housing is predominantly privately rented (48.3%), though 36.5% of homes are owner-occupied. About 75% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than City of London. The resident population is split equally: 50.4% born in the UK and 49.6% born outside. Employment is high at 66.9%, with 43.9% in professional roles and 20.7% in managerial positions. Finance and insurance is the dominant industry (19.9%). Health outcomes are good: 89.3% report good or very good health. Crime recorded 845 offences in June 2026, with other theft and shoplifting being the most common. Transport links are excellent: 15 rail stations serve the area, with London Cannon Street Rail Station just 0.2 km away. Air quality shows elevated nitrogen dioxide (32.2 annual mean) and moderate particulate matter (9.9 annual mean).
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