EC2M 1JD is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.1km from Broad Street in City and County of the City of London. Administratively it sits within Walbrook ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 84% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of City of London. Employment levels are high (64% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (514 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC2M 1JD are sourced from Output Area E00166755 (shared with 2323 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC2M 1JD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC2M 1JD.
345
32
£ 101,800 /yr
76%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2M 1JD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
With 76% economic activity and an average age of 32, EC2M 1JD is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC2M 1JD. The average age is 32.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EC2M 1JD are high at 514 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Aldgate School
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
Christ Church CofE School
Central Foundation Boys' School
Canon Barnett Primary School
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
136 nearby- Bisou Cafe0.9 km
- Co-operative1.0 km
- Trapeze1.0 km
- Sweet Express0.8 km
- WH Smith0.8 km
- + 131 more
Restaurant, Cafe
921 nearby- Acai Berry0.9 km
- Argentinian Grill0.9 km
- B'Acino0.7 km
- Black Sheep Coffee0.7 km
- Coqfighter0.9 km
- + 916 more
Takeaway Shop
319 nearby- Black Bear Burger0.9 km
- Coffeestudio Shoreditch0.9 km
- Exmouth Coffee Co.1.0 km
- High Grade1.0 km
- Shrimpy0.7 km
- + 314 more
Pub, NightClub
208 nearby- The Pride Of Spitalfields1.0 km
- Liberty Bounds0.9 km
- Munich Cricket Club0.8 km
- The Crutched Friar0.8 km
- Shoreditch House1.0 km
- + 203 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
23 nearby- Hub by Premier Inn Restaurant0.9 km
- Canopy By Hilton London City0.8 km
- Travelodge Hotel0.6 km
- Ibis London City Hotel Restaurant/Bar0.8 km
- Hotel Novotel0.9 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
33 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
- + 28 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Liverpool Street0.3 km
- Moorgate0.4 km
- London Fenchurch Street0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Liverpool Street Underground Station0.1 km
- Liverpool Street Underground Station0.1 km
- Liverpool Street Underground Station0.2 km
- Liverpool Street Underground Station0.2 km
- Liverpool Street Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EC2M1JD · Data under Open Government Licence