Postcode Analysis City of London, London

OLD BROAD STREET, EC2M 1QP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD BROAD STREET, EC2M 1QP.

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Population

345

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 101,800 /yr

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Employed

76%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: EC2M 1QP 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.

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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

EC2M 1QP is a young, economically active community — 76% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 32, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EC2M 1QP is a lively urban neighbourhood on Old Broad Street, 0.1km from Bishopsgate in City and County of the City of London. Administratively it sits within Walbrook ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

For renters and young professionals, EC2M 1QP offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 (412 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC2M 1QP are sourced from Output Area E00166755 (shared with 2323 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC2M 1QP. 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

White / British69.0%
Asian / British Asian18.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed12.1%

Economic Activity

76%Active
FT: 64%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near EC2M 1QP are high at 412 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.

Other theft406
Violence and sexual offences342
Shoplifting224
Theft from the person222
Public order124

school Local Schools

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The Aldgate School

Outstanding277 pupils0.5 km
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Christ Church CofE School

Good189 pupils0.8 km
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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils0.8 km
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Canon Barnett Primary School

Good229 pupils0.9 km
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Central Foundation Boys' School

Outstanding1047 pupils0.9 km
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English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School

Good207 pupils1.0 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils1.1 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

145 nearby
  • Bisou Cafe0.8 km
  • Co-operative0.9 km
  • Food Express Ltd, t/a Food Express1.0 km
  • Trapeze0.9 km
  • Brick Lane Souvenirs Ltd0.9 km
  • + 140 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

957 nearby
  • Acai Berry0.8 km
  • Argentinian Grill0.9 km
  • B'Acino0.7 km
  • Black Sheep Coffee0.7 km
  • Coqfighter0.8 km
  • + 952 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

319 nearby
  • Black Bear Burger0.8 km
  • Coffeestudio Shoreditch0.8 km
  • Butchies1.0 km
  • Halo Burger LTD1.0 km
  • Hunger Cure Fish and Chip Kebab1.0 km
  • + 314 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

214 nearby
  • 93 Feet East1.0 km
  • Exit Bar1.0 km
  • The Pride Of Spitalfields0.9 km
  • Liberty Bounds0.9 km
  • Munich Cricket Club0.8 km
  • + 209 more
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Supermarkets

37 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • + 32 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

24 nearby
  • Hub by Premier Inn Restaurant0.8 km
  • Canopy By Hilton London City0.7 km
  • Travelodge Hotel0.6 km
  • Ibis London City Hotel Restaurant/Bar0.7 km
  • Point a Hotels Liverpool Street Restaurant0.6 km
  • + 19 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Liverpool Street0.2 km
  • Moorgate0.5 km
  • London Fenchurch Street0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Liverpool Street Underground Station0.0 km
  • Liverpool Street Underground Station0.1 km
  • Liverpool Street Underground Station0.1 km
  • Liverpool Street Underground Station0.1 km
  • Liverpool Street Underground Station0.1 km