Postcode Analysis City of London, London

EC2M 1RX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC2M 1RX.

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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 1RX 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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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. EC2M 1RX 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 1RX is a lively urban neighbourhood located 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 1RX offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 (453 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC2M 1RX 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 1RX. 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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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 1RX are high at 453 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 theft470
Violence and sexual offences339
Shoplifting258
Theft from the person203
Public order134

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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English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School

Good207 pupils1.0 km
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Central Foundation Boys' School

Outstanding1047 pupils1.0 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils1.1 km
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Harry Gosling Primary School

Good457 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

137 nearby
  • Bisou Cafe0.9 km
  • Slurp1.0 km
  • Brick Lane Souvenirs Ltd1.0 km
  • Nisa Local0.8 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
  • + 132 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

928 nearby
  • Acai Berry0.9 km
  • Argentinian Grill0.9 km
  • B'Acino0.8 km
  • Black Sheep Coffee0.8 km
  • Coqfighter0.9 km
  • + 923 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

310 nearby
  • Black Bear Burger0.9 km
  • Coffeestudio Shoreditch0.9 km
  • Buy & Bite0.8 km
  • Silvios0.8 km
  • Zapp1.0 km
  • + 305 more
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Pub, NightClub

214 nearby
  • The Old Blue Last0.9 km
  • The Horse And Groom0.7 km
  • All Bar One0.5 km
  • Two Brewers Public House0.9 km
  • The Bell PH0.5 km
  • + 209 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

27 nearby
  • Mondrian Shoreditch0.8 km
  • Lounge Cafe, Hub By Premier Inn0.7 km
  • Ibis London City Hotel Restaurant/Bar0.7 km
  • The Ned0.6 km
  • Cheval1.0 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

36 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.4 km
  • Waitrose0.9 km
  • Co-operative0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • + 31 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

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