Postcode Analysis City of London, London

WILSON STREET, EC2M 2TE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILSON STREET, EC2M 2TE.

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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 2TE 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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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

EC2M 2TE 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 2TE is a lively urban neighbourhood on Wilson Street, 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 2TE 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 (441 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC2M 2TE 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 2TE. 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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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 2TE are high at 441 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 theft345
Violence and sexual offences289
Shoplifting267
Theft from the person210
Public order112

school Local Schools

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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils0.6 km
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Central Foundation Boys' School

Outstanding1047 pupils0.7 km
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The Aldgate School

Outstanding277 pupils0.8 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.8 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils0.9 km
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Christ Church CofE School

Good189 pupils1.0 km
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Canon Barnett Primary School

Good229 pupils1.1 km
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St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

149 nearby
  • Amathus Drinks plc0.9 km
  • City Best Wine0.9 km
  • Fresher Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Sun Star Express0.8 km
  • + 144 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

20 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express London City0.9 km
  • Premier Inn London (City) Old Street1.0 km
  • Ibis London City Hotel Restaurant/Bar1.0 km
  • Mondrian Shoreditch0.7 km
  • Citizenm London Shoreditch0.8 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

203 nearby
  • Matchbox1.0 km
  • The LightHouse1.0 km
  • Trafik1.0 km
  • Ninetyeight Bar and Lounge0.8 km
  • Q Shoreditch0.6 km
  • + 198 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

968 nearby
  • Black Opium Coffee Shop1.0 km
  • Bounce0.8 km
  • Busaba Eathai Ltd0.9 km
  • Cafe Arena0.8 km
  • Clean Hearts Cafe0.9 km
  • + 963 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

332 nearby
  • Artist Cafe0.9 km
  • Keu (Banh Mi Deli)0.9 km
  • Calm Indian Cow0.7 km
  • Pizza Tribe0.7 km
  • Pret A Manger0.8 km
  • + 327 more
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Supermarkets

34 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Waitrose0.8 km
  • Amazon Fresh Store, Unit 10.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.9 km
  • + 29 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Moorgate0.3 km
  • London Liverpool Street0.4 km
  • Old Street0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Moorgate Underground Station0.1 km
  • Moorgate Underground Station0.1 km
  • Moorgate Underground Station0.2 km
  • Moorgate Rail Station0.2 km
  • Moorgate Rail Station0.2 km