EC2M 2SJ is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.4km from Broad Street in Islington. Administratively it sits within Bunhill ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
For renters and young professionals, EC2M 2SJ offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. At just 27 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (412 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC2M 2SJ are sourced from Output Area E00013428 (shared with 272 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC2M 2SJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC2M 2SJ.
328
27
£ 56,700 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2M 2SJ 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 2SJ 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 2SJ. 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
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EC2M 2SJ are high at 412 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
New Regent's College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
148 nearby- Amathus Drinks plc0.8 km
- City Best Wine0.8 km
- Fresher Food & Wine0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sun Star Express0.8 km
- + 143 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
21 nearby- Holiday Inn Express London City0.8 km
- M by Montcalm Hotel0.9 km
- Premier Inn London (City) Old Street0.9 km
- Point a Hotels Liverpool Street Restaurant0.6 km
- Mondrian Shoreditch0.6 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
180 nearby- Matchbox0.9 km
- The LightHouse0.9 km
- Trafik0.9 km
- Britannia Public House1.0 km
- Chicago Deep Dish Ltd0.9 km
- + 175 more
Restaurant, Cafe
953 nearby- Bike Shed Motorcycle Club Ltd0.9 km
- Black Opium Coffee Shop0.9 km
- Bounce0.8 km
- Busaba Eathai Ltd0.9 km
- Cafe Arena0.8 km
- + 948 more
Takeaway Shop
314 nearby- Artist Cafe0.8 km
- Keu (Banh Mi Deli)0.8 km
- Atis0.9 km
- Itsu Ltd1.0 km
- Caffe Nero Express1.0 km
- + 309 more
Supermarkets
33 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Amazon Fresh Store, Unit 10.8 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food1.0 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- + 28 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moorgate0.3 km
- London Liverpool Street0.5 km
- Old Street0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Moorgate Underground Station0.2 km
- Moorgate Underground Station0.2 km
- Moorgate Underground Station0.2 km
- Moorgate Rail Station0.3 km
- Moorgate Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EC2M2SJ · Data under Open Government Licence