Postcode Analysis City of London, London

EC2V 5AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC2V 5AF.

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Population

346

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 101,800 /yr

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Employed

68%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British80.7%
Asian / British Asian13.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

68%Active
FT: 57%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

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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.

Shoplifting375
Other theft308
Violence and sexual offences174
Theft from the person147
Drugs91

school Local Schools

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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils0.7 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.9 km
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The Aldgate School

Outstanding277 pupils1.1 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils1.2 km
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Central Foundation Boys' School

Outstanding1047 pupils1.2 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils1.2 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils1.3 km
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The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie

Outstanding215 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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