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.
WORMWOOD STREET, EC2M 1RQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WORMWOOD STREET, EC2M 1RQ.
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32
£ 101,800 /yr
76%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
The Aldgate School
Christ Church CofE School
Canon Barnett Primary School
English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
Central Foundation Boys' School
Harry Gosling Primary School
St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: EC2M1RQ · Data under Open Government Licence