EC2R 8DN is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.1km from City of London in City and County of the City of London. Administratively it sits within Walbrook ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 (1239 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC2R 8DN are sourced from Output Area E00166755 (shared with 2323 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC2R 8DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC2R 8DN.
345
32
£ 101,800 /yr
76%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2R 8DN 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
With 76% economic activity and an average age of 32, EC2R 8DN is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. 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 EC2R 8DN. 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 EC2R 8DN are high at 1239 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
The Aldgate School
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough
Central Foundation Boys' School
Haberdashers' Borough Academy
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
13 nearby- Premier Inn0.7 km
- Travelodge Hotel1.0 km
- Four Seasons Hotel0.9 km
- Novotel london city south0.9 km
- South Place Hotel0.6 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
206 nearby- Feeneys0.9 km
- Kirin0.8 km
- Seething Lane Tap0.9 km
- The Bell Public House0.4 km
- The Bolthole0.4 km
- + 201 more
Restaurant, Cafe
741 nearby- Baxterstorey, Natixis0.3 km
- Bread & Truffle0.6 km
- Byward Kitchen And Bar0.9 km
- Camino Monumento0.7 km
- CH&Co0.5 km
- + 736 more
Takeaway Shop
270 nearby- Salt Shed0.8 km
- Assenheims Catering Ltd0.8 km
- Joe & The Juice UK0.6 km
- Keco Food0.6 km
- Pret A Manger0.5 km
- + 265 more
Supermarkets
31 nearby- Co-Op0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Waitrose0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- + 26 more
Retailers - Other
172 nearby- Sweet Express0.9 km
- WH Smith0.9 km
- WH Smith0.9 km
- Apulia blend1.0 km
- Bread ahead1.0 km
- + 167 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Cannon Street0.4 km
- Moorgate0.5 km
- London Liverpool Street0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Bank Underground Station0.1 km
- Bank Underground Station0.2 km
- Bank Underground Station0.2 km
- Bank Underground Station0.2 km
- Bank DLR Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EC2R8DN · Data under Open Government Licence