EC2M 2UP is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.4km from Cripplegate in Islington. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Bunhill ward and the Islington South and Finsbury constituency.
EC2M 2UP is a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a global business zone — high status city commuters, mostly in london. Average age 27 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby.
Safety: Crime rates are high (320 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC2M 2UP are sourced from Output Area E00013428 (shared with 272 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC2M 2UP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC2M 2UP.
328
27
£ 56,700 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2M 2UP 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
EC2M 2UP is a student and graduate zone — average age 27, 50% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. 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 2UP. 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 2UP are high at 320 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
St Luke's CofE Primary School
The Aldgate School
St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School
Christ Church CofE School
New Regent's College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
142 nearby- Amathus Drinks plc0.9 km
- City Best Wine0.8 km
- Fresher Food & Wine0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sun Star Express0.8 km
- + 137 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
20 nearby- Holiday Inn Express London City0.9 km
- M by Montcalm Hotel0.9 km
- Z Shoreditch0.8 km
- Citizenm London Shoreditch0.8 km
- Premier Inn London (City) Old Street0.9 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
191 nearby- Matchbox1.0 km
- The LightHouse1.0 km
- Trafik1.0 km
- Britannia Public House1.0 km
- Chicago Deep Dish Ltd1.0 km
- + 186 more
Restaurant, Cafe
920 nearby- Black Opium Coffee Shop1.0 km
- Bounce0.8 km
- Busaba Eathai Ltd0.9 km
- Cafe Arena0.8 km
- Clean Hearts Cafe0.9 km
- + 915 more
Takeaway Shop
311 nearby- Artist Cafe0.9 km
- Keu (Banh Mi Deli)0.9 km
- Atis0.9 km
- Itsu Ltd1.0 km
- Buy & Bite0.6 km
- + 306 more
Supermarkets
34 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Co-operative0.8 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.7 km
- Amazon Fresh Store, Unit 10.8 km
- + 29 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moorgate0.2 km
- London Liverpool Street0.5 km
- Old Street0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Moorgate Underground Station0.1 km
- Moorgate Underground Station0.1 km
- Moorgate Rail Station0.2 km
- Moorgate Rail Station0.2 km
- Moorgate Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EC2M2UP · Data under Open Government Licence