Blackfriars
Neighbourhood · 1 residents
51Fair
Fair · better than 2 in 10 suburbs
Check Local Score out of 100 · 60 is typical for the country
Each arc is a topic, coloured by its score
What’s good
- Food & drink scores 99, well above the typical 60
- Schools scores 92, well above the typical 60
- 7 rail or tube stations within a short walk
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- Prices are high for local incomes: affordability scores 31, where 60 is typical
- Safety scores 8, below the typical 60
- Environment scores 28, below the typical 60
The essentials
Everyday life
The area
Around Blackfriars
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Is Blackfriars a good place to live?
Blackfriars scores 51/100 overall, which the scorecard rates as fair — 60 is typical for the country.
It stands out for food & drink (99) and schools (92).
It scores lowest on safety (8) and environment (28).
Scores come from official data on safety, schools, transport, prices, health, food & drink and the local environment, for Blackfriars in London, each measured against the national average.
Summary of Blackfriars
The summary for Blackfriars is written when the report is first opened.
Data last updated: 19 October 2026