Postcode Analysis City of London, London

WORMWOOD STREET, EC2M 1RQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WORMWOOD STREET, EC2M 1RQ.

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

High employment, young population. EC2M 1RQ combines 76% economic activity with a 32-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. 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 1RQ is a lively urban neighbourhood on Wormwood 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.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 (393 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £720k.

Census 2021 statistics for EC2M 1RQ 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 1RQ. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 662,500

2 sales · Mean £ 662,500

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

Crime rates near EC2M 1RQ are high at 393 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 theft487
Violence and sexual offences340
Shoplifting330
Theft from the person201
Public order135

school Local Schools

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The Aldgate School

Outstanding277 pupils0.4 km
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Christ Church CofE School

Good189 pupils0.8 km
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Canon Barnett Primary School

Good229 pupils0.8 km
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English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School

Good207 pupils0.9 km
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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils1.0 km
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Central Foundation Boys' School

Outstanding1047 pupils1.0 km
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Harry Gosling Primary School

Good457 pupils1.1 km
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St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School

Good277 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

151 nearby
  • Slurp1.0 km
  • Bannatyne's Health Club0.2 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
  • Charbonnel Et Walker0.2 km
  • Superdrug, Unit 20.3 km
  • + 146 more
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Pub, NightClub

214 nearby
  • The Old Blue Last0.9 km
  • 93 Feet East1.0 km
  • Exit Bar1.0 km
  • Nags Head1.0 km
  • Ninetyeight Bar and Lounge1.0 km
  • + 209 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

924 nearby
  • Black Murphy t/s Frame0.9 km
  • Glassworks Studios Ltd0.9 km
  • itsu ltd0.9 km
  • KOKODOO0.9 km
  • Manteca Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 919 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

311 nearby
  • Buy & Bite0.9 km
  • Silvios0.9 km
  • Zapp1.0 km
  • Exmouth Coffee Co.0.8 km
  • High Grade0.9 km
  • + 306 more
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Supermarkets

37 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Local0.3 km
  • Amazon Fresh Store, Unit 10.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.6 km
  • Waitrose0.8 km
  • + 32 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

28 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.7 km
  • Citizen M Hotel Restaurant0.8 km
  • Travelodge Restaurant1.0 km
  • South Place Hotel0.4 km
  • Batty Langley's Hotel Kitchen0.6 km
  • + 23 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Liverpool Street0.2 km
  • London Fenchurch Street0.6 km
  • Moorgate0.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Liverpool Street Underground Station0.1 km
  • Liverpool Street Underground Station0.1 km
  • Liverpool Street Underground Station0.1 km
  • London Liverpool Street Rail Station0.2 km
  • Liverpool Street Underground Station0.2 km