Postcode Analysis City of London, London

SOUTH PLACE, EC2M 2AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH PLACE, EC2M 2AQ.

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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 2AQ 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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Area Character

EC2M 2AQ 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 2AQ is a lively urban neighbourhood on South Place, 0.4km from Broad Street 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 2AQ 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 (376 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC2M 2AQ 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 2AQ. 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 2AQ are high at 376 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 theft310
Violence and sexual offences246
Theft from the person201
Shoplifting196
Drugs97

school Local Schools

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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils0.5 km
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Central Foundation Boys' School

Outstanding1047 pupils0.7 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.8 km
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The Aldgate School

Outstanding277 pupils0.9 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils0.9 km
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Christ Church CofE School

Good189 pupils1.1 km
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St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils1.1 km
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Canon Barnett Primary School

Good229 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

141 nearby
  • Amathus Drinks plc1.0 km
  • City Best Wine0.9 km
  • Fresher Food & Wine1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Sun Star Express0.9 km
  • + 136 more
hotel

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 Shoreditch0.9 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

927 nearby
  • Bounce0.9 km
  • Busaba Eathai Ltd1.0 km
  • Cafe Arena0.9 km
  • Clean Hearts Cafe0.9 km
  • Common Good (UK) Trading Limited1.0 km
  • + 922 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

320 nearby
  • Artist Cafe1.0 km
  • Keu (Banh Mi Deli)0.9 km
  • Calm Indian Cow0.7 km
  • Pizza Tribe0.7 km
  • Pret A Manger0.9 km
  • + 315 more
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Pub, NightClub

198 nearby
  • Ninetyeight Bar and Lounge0.8 km
  • Q Shoreditch0.6 km
  • The Angel Public House0.7 km
  • Davys, 1 Plantation Place0.9 km
  • Dirty Martini Monument1.0 km
  • + 193 more
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Supermarkets

35 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Waitrose0.8 km
  • Amazon Fresh Store, Unit 10.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.9 km
  • + 30 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Moorgate0.2 km
  • London Liverpool Street0.5 km
  • Old Street0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Moorgate Underground Station0.1 km
  • Moorgate Underground Station0.1 km
  • Moorgate Underground Station0.1 km
  • Moorgate Rail Station0.1 km
  • Moorgate Rail Station0.1 km