EC2V 5BT is a lively urban neighbourhood on Masons Avenue, 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 5BT offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 (522 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC2V 5BT are sourced from Output Area E00166755 (shared with 2323 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MASONS AVENUE, EC2V 5BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MASONS AVENUE, EC2V 5BT.
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32
£ 101,800 /yr
76%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2V 5BT 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 5BT 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 5BT. 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 5BT are high at 522 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
Central Foundation Boys' School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
Christ Church CofE School
Canon Barnett Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
749 nearby- Caffe Nero0.9 km
- Cozzo Caffe e Pizzeria1.0 km
- Iskele1.0 km
- Lantana Shoreditch1.0 km
- Mola Cafe1.0 km
- + 744 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
15 nearby- Premier Inn0.8 km
- Travelodge Hotel0.8 km
- The Rookery1.0 km
- Lounge Cafe, Hub By Premier Inn0.5 km
- Westin London City0.7 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
201 nearby- Feeneys1.0 km
- Kirin0.9 km
- Seething Lane Tap1.0 km
- The Bell Public House0.5 km
- The Bolthole0.5 km
- + 196 more
Takeaway Shop
263 nearby- Salt Shed0.9 km
- Assenheims Catering Ltd0.9 km
- Joe & The Juice UK0.7 km
- Keco Food0.7 km
- Pret A Manger0.7 km
- + 258 more
Supermarkets
30 nearby- Co-Op0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.5 km
- + 25 more
Retailers - Other
114 nearby- Red bus shop1.0 km
- Barbican Fruiterers0.9 km
- Nelhart News0.8 km
- Sweet Express1.0 km
- WH Smith1.0 km
- + 109 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moorgate0.3 km
- London Cannon Street0.6 km
- London Liverpool Street0.7 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: EC2V5BT · Data under Open Government Licence