EC2V 5BQ is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.2km from Cripplegate 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, EC2V 5BQ offers 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 (491 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC2V 5BQ are sourced from Output Area E00166755 (shared with 2323 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC2V 5BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC2V 5BQ.
345
32
£ 101,800 /yr
76%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2V 5BQ 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
EC2V 5BQ 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC2V 5BQ. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EC2V 5BQ are high at 491 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
Central Foundation Boys' School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie
Christ Church CofE School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
749 nearby- Bartlett Mitchell0.9 km
- Chao0.9 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- The Salad Kitchen0.9 km
- Biryani Guys1.0 km
- + 744 more
Takeaway Shop
265 nearby- Darlish Ice Cream0.9 km
- Pret A Manger1.0 km
- Store Street Expresso0.9 km
- Salt Shed0.9 km
- Assenheims Catering Ltd0.9 km
- + 260 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Premier Inn0.8 km
- South Place Hotel0.5 km
- Point A Hotel London Shoreditch0.9 km
- Andaz Hotel0.7 km
- Pan Pacific Hotel & Plaza0.7 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
202 nearby- Feeneys1.0 km
- Kirin0.9 km
- Seething Lane Tap1.0 km
- The Bell Public House0.5 km
- The Bolthole0.5 km
- + 197 more
Supermarkets
30 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Food Unit 10.5 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.5 km
- Amazon Fresh Store, Unit 10.5 km
- + 25 more
Retailers - Other
113 nearby- Barbican News0.9 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.4 km
- News Update, Northern Line Kiosk0.4 km
- S P Chauhan Pharmacy0.9 km
- A J News0.9 km
- + 108 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moorgate0.3 km
- London Cannon Street0.6 km
- London Liverpool Street0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Bank Underground Station0.3 km
- Bank Underground Station0.3 km
- Bank Underground Station0.3 km
- Bank Underground Station0.3 km
- Bank Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EC2V5BQ · Data under Open Government Licence