Postcode Analysis City of London, London

EC2M 2AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC2M 2AB.

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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 2AB 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

EC2M 2AB 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 2AB is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.2km 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 2AB 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 (358 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC2M 2AB 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 2AB. 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 2AB are high at 358 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 theft373
Violence and sexual offences325
Shoplifting224
Theft from the person211
Public order112

school Local Schools

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The Aldgate School

Outstanding277 pupils0.6 km
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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils0.8 km
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Central Foundation Boys' School

Outstanding1047 pupils0.8 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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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils1.0 km
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English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School

Good207 pupils1.0 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

155 nearby
  • Co-operative0.8 km
  • Donught Time Old Street0.9 km
  • Food Express Ltd, t/a Food Express0.9 km
  • Prufrock Cafe Ltd1.0 km
  • Trapeze0.8 km
  • + 150 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

220 nearby
  • Bar Kick1.0 km
  • Canvas Bar0.9 km
  • The Barley Mow0.9 km
  • The Bricklayers Arms0.9 km
  • Love's Company1.0 km
  • + 215 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1000 nearby
  • AIDA1.0 km
  • Bangers London0.9 km
  • Best Mangal Kebab and Cafe Bar0.9 km
  • Blacklock0.9 km
  • Bottega Prelibato0.9 km
  • + 995 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

326 nearby
  • Butchies0.9 km
  • Chicken Cottage1.0 km
  • Halo Burger LTD0.9 km
  • Hunger Cure Fish and Chip Kebab0.9 km
  • Black Bear Burger0.8 km
  • + 321 more
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Supermarkets

36 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.5 km
  • Amazon Fresh Store, Unit 10.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.7 km
  • + 31 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

24 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express London City1.0 km
  • Travelodge Hotel0.6 km
  • Apex Hotel0.4 km
  • Point a Hotels Liverpool Street Restaurant0.5 km
  • Four Seasons Hotel0.9 km
  • + 19 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Liverpool Street0.2 km
  • Moorgate0.5 km
  • Shoreditch High Street0.8 km

Bus Stops

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