EC2M 2AT 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 2AT 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 (392 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC2M 2AT are sourced from Output Area E00166755 (shared with 2323 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC2M 2AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC2M 2AT.
345
32
£ 101,800 /yr
76%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2M 2AT 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 2AT 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 2AT. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EC2M 2AT are high at 392 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
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
Christ Church CofE School
Central Foundation Boys' School
Canon Barnett Primary School
English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
St Luke's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
145 nearby- City Best Wine1.0 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Canzon Europe S.A0.9 km
- Slurp0.9 km
- Bisou Cafe0.8 km
- + 140 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
24 nearby- Holiday Inn Express London City1.0 km
- Ibis London City Hotel Restaurant/Bar0.8 km
- Hotel Novotel0.9 km
- Leonardo Royal Hotel London City0.9 km
- Citizenm London Shoreditch0.8 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
983 nearby- Bounce1.0 km
- Clean Hearts Cafe1.0 km
- Common Good (UK) Trading Limited1.0 km
- Hache1.0 km
- Nyammin'1.0 km
- + 978 more
Takeaway Shop
326 nearby- Keu (Banh Mi Deli)1.0 km
- Buy & Bite0.7 km
- Silvios0.7 km
- Zapp0.9 km
- Black Bear Burger0.8 km
- + 321 more
Pub, NightClub
218 nearby- XOYO0.9 km
- The Old Blue Last0.8 km
- The Owl & The Pussycat0.9 km
- Be At One0.8 km
- Be At One0.2 km
- + 213 more
Supermarkets
37 nearby- Marks & Spencer1.0 km
- Co-operative0.5 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group1.0 km
- Amazon Fresh Store, Unit 10.6 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.9 km
- + 32 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Liverpool Street0.2 km
- Moorgate0.5 km
- London Fenchurch 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
- Liverpool Street Underground Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: EC2M2AT · Data under Open Government Licence