EC2M 2AU 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 2AU 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 (369 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC2M 2AU are sourced from Output Area E00166755 (shared with 2323 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC2M 2AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC2M 2AU.
345
32
£ 101,800 /yr
76%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2M 2AU 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
EC2M 2AU 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC2M 2AU. 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
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 2AU are high at 369 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
Central Foundation Boys' School
Christ Church CofE School
Canon Barnett Primary School
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
153 nearby- Amathus Drinks plc1.0 km
- City Best Wine1.0 km
- Fresher Food & Wine1.0 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Sun Star Express1.0 km
- + 148 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
24 nearby- Holiday Inn Express London City1.0 km
- Ibis London City Hotel Restaurant/Bar0.8 km
- Mondrian Shoreditch0.7 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
- Citizen M Hotel Restaurant1.0 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
222 nearby- Matchbox1.0 km
- The LightHouse1.0 km
- Ninetyeight Bar and Lounge0.8 km
- Q Shoreditch0.7 km
- The Angel Public House0.8 km
- + 217 more
Restaurant, Cafe
993 nearby- Bounce1.0 km
- Cafe Arena1.0 km
- Clean Hearts Cafe0.9 km
- Common Good (UK) Trading Limited1.0 km
- Hache1.0 km
- + 988 more
Takeaway Shop
325 nearby- Artist Cafe1.0 km
- Keu (Banh Mi Deli)1.0 km
- Calm Indian Cow0.7 km
- Pizza Tribe0.8 km
- Pret A Manger0.8 km
- + 320 more
Supermarkets
36 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
- Amazon Fresh Store, Unit 10.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.9 km
- + 31 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
- Liverpool Street Underground Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: EC2M2AU · Data under Open Government Licence