Postcode Analysis City of London, London

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

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

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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 1QT 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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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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Area Character

EC2M 1QT 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 1QT 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 1QT offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. 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 (389 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC2M 1QT 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 1QT. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime rates near EC2M 1QT are high at 389 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 theft402
Violence and sexual offences336
Shoplifting212
Theft from the person211
Public order122

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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Canon Barnett Primary School

Good229 pupils0.9 km
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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 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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Pub, NightClub

215 nearby
  • Ninetyeight Bar and Lounge0.9 km
  • Q Shoreditch0.8 km
  • The Angel Public House0.9 km
  • XOYO0.9 km
  • Devonshire Terrace0.3 km
  • + 210 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

958 nearby
  • Airmid Staffing Limited0.8 km
  • Airmid Staffing Limited0.8 km
  • Amboora0.9 km
  • Caffe Cinnamon Cinnamon Coffee0.9 km
  • E1 Hospitality Solutions Ltd0.9 km
  • + 953 more
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Supermarkets

37 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Co-operative0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Co-Op0.5 km
  • Tesco Metro0.7 km
  • + 32 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

317 nearby
  • Calm Indian Cow0.8 km
  • Pizza Tribe0.8 km
  • Pret A Manger0.9 km
  • Wingman Restaurants LTD0.8 km
  • Jack The Chipper0.9 km
  • + 312 more
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Retailers - Other

144 nearby
  • Canzon Europe S.A0.9 km
  • Ikrams Paan0.9 km
  • MS Express Ltd0.9 km
  • Alhikma Ltd0.9 km
  • Brick Lane Off Licence0.8 km
  • + 139 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

25 nearby
  • Ibis London City Hotel Restaurant/Bar0.7 km
  • Point a Hotels Liverpool Street Restaurant0.6 km
  • Citizenm London Shoreditch0.8 km
  • Premier Inn London City Restaurant (Aldgate)1.0 km
  • Nobu Hotel Shoreditch0.9 km
  • + 20 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