EC2M 2AF is a lively urban neighbourhood on South Place, 0.4km from Broad Street in Islington. Administratively it sits within Bunhill ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. With an average age of just 27, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (434 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC2M 2AF are sourced from Output Area E00013428 (shared with 272 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH PLACE, EC2M 2AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH PLACE, EC2M 2AF.
328
27
£ 56,700 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2M 2AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Very young, very high renting. At 27 years average age and 50% private renter occupancy, EC2M 2AF is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC2M 2AF. The average age is 27.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EC2M 2AF are high at 434 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
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
Central Foundation Boys' School
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
The Aldgate School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Christ Church CofE School
St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School
Canon Barnett Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
141 nearby- Amathus Drinks plc0.9 km
- City Best Wine0.9 km
- Fresher Food & Wine0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sun Star Express0.8 km
- + 136 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
19 nearby- Holiday Inn Express London City0.9 km
- Premier Inn London (City) Old Street1.0 km
- Malmaison Hotel1.0 km
- Mondrian Shoreditch0.7 km
- Citizenm London Shoreditch0.8 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
198 nearby- The LightHouse1.0 km
- Trafik1.0 km
- Ninetyeight Bar and Lounge0.8 km
- Q Shoreditch0.6 km
- The Angel Public House0.6 km
- + 193 more
Restaurant, Cafe
935 nearby- Bounce0.9 km
- Busaba Eathai Ltd1.0 km
- Cafe Arena0.8 km
- Clean Hearts Cafe0.9 km
- Common Good (UK) Trading Limited1.0 km
- + 930 more
Takeaway Shop
320 nearby- Artist Cafe0.9 km
- Keu (Banh Mi Deli)0.9 km
- Calm Indian Cow0.7 km
- Pizza Tribe0.7 km
- Pret A Manger0.9 km
- + 315 more
Supermarkets
34 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
- Amazon Fresh Store, Unit 10.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.9 km
- + 29 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moorgate0.3 km
- London Liverpool Street0.5 km
- Old Street0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Moorgate Underground Station0.1 km
- Moorgate Underground Station0.1 km
- Moorgate Underground Station0.2 km
- Moorgate Rail Station0.2 km
- Moorgate Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EC2M2AF · Data under Open Government Licence