EC2M 2PL is a lively urban neighbourhood on Sun Street, 0.4km from Bishopsgate in Hackney. Administratively it sits within Hoxton East & Shoreditch ward and the Hackney South and Shoreditch constituency.
For renters and young professionals, EC2M 2PL offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hackney. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (448 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC2M 2PL are sourced from Output Area E00008834 (shared with 211 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SUN STREET, EC2M 2PL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUN STREET, EC2M 2PL.
449
30
£ 0 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2M 2PL 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 2PL is a high-turnover rental hub — with 76% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC2M 2PL. The average age is 30.1. 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 2PL are high at 448 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
Central Foundation Boys' School
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
The Aldgate School
Christ Church CofE School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School
Canon Barnett Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
150 nearby- Amathus Drinks plc0.8 km
- City Best Wine0.8 km
- Fresher Food & Wine0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Sun Star Express0.8 km
- + 145 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
23 nearby- Holiday Inn Express London City0.8 km
- M by Montcalm Hotel1.0 km
- Shoreditch Inn Kitchen0.9 km
- Premier Inn London (City) Old Street0.9 km
- Point a Hotels Liverpool Street Restaurant0.4 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
170 nearby- Matchbox0.8 km
- The LightHouse0.8 km
- Trafik0.8 km
- Chicago Deep Dish Ltd0.9 km
- Dream Bags Jaguar Shoes1.0 km
- + 165 more
Restaurant, Cafe
959 nearby- Bike Shed Motorcycle Club Ltd0.8 km
- Black Opium Coffee Shop0.8 km
- Bounce0.7 km
- Busaba Eathai Ltd0.8 km
- Cafe Arena0.8 km
- + 954 more
Takeaway Shop
281 nearby- Artist Cafe0.8 km
- Keu (Banh Mi Deli)0.7 km
- Atis0.9 km
- Itsu Ltd1.0 km
- Curators Coffee Studio0.9 km
- + 276 more
Supermarkets
28 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Amazon Fresh Store, Unit 10.9 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- + 23 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Liverpool Street0.4 km
- Moorgate0.5 km
- Shoreditch High Street0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Liverpool Street Underground Station0.2 km
- Liverpool Street Underground Station0.2 km
- London Liverpool Street Rail Station0.3 km
- Liverpool Street Underground Station0.3 km
- Liverpool Street Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EC2M2PL · Data under Open Government Licence