EC2V 5AF is a well-regarded residential area located 0.1km from City of London in City and County of the City of London. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Cripplegate ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
The people who live in EC2V 5AF are typical of a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. Employment levels are high (57% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (419 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for EC2V 5AF are sourced from Output Area E00000021 (shared with 240 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC2V 5AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC2V 5AF.
346
44
£ 101,800 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2V 5AF 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EC2V 5AF spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC2V 5AF. The average age is 44.1. 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 EC2V 5AF are high at 419 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
The Aldgate School
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
Central Foundation Boys' School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
722 nearby- Bartlett Mitchell1.0 km
- Breddos1.0 km
- Chao0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Fare Bar and Canteen1.0 km
- + 717 more
Takeaway Shop
249 nearby- Bap Foods Limited1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Keu0.4 km
- Barbican Express Pizza0.9 km
- Buy & Bite0.8 km
- + 244 more
Retailers - Other
107 nearby- Barbican News0.8 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.5 km
- News Update, Northern Line Kiosk0.4 km
- S P Chauhan Pharmacy0.8 km
- A J News0.9 km
- + 102 more
Pub, NightClub
186 nearby- 16WS Wine Bar0.7 km
- Bishops Finger0.7 km
- Club Gascon0.6 km
- Piano Smithfield0.6 km
- The Globe0.4 km
- + 181 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
15 nearby- Andaz Hotel0.8 km
- Pan Pacific Hotel & Plaza0.9 km
- Lounge Cafe, Hub By Premier Inn0.5 km
- Westin London City0.6 km
- Apex Hotel0.3 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
31 nearby- Tesco Metro0.8 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.6 km
- Amazon Fresh Store, Unit 10.6 km
- + 26 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moorgate0.4 km
- London Cannon Street0.6 km
- City Thameslink0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Bank Underground Station0.3 km
- St. Paul's Underground Station0.3 km
- Bank Underground Station0.4 km
- Bank Underground Station0.4 km
- Bank Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EC2V5AF · Data under Open Government Licence