Postcode Analysis City of London, London

MASONS AVENUE, EC2V 5BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MASONS AVENUE, EC2V 5BT.

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Population

345

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 101,800 /yr

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Employed

76%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British69.0%
Asian / British Asian18.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed12.1%

Economic Activity

76%Active
FT: 64%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Other theft404
Shoplifting396
Violence and sexual offences205
Theft from the person178
Drugs91

school Local Schools

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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils0.7 km
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The Aldgate School

Outstanding277 pupils0.9 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.9 km
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Central Foundation Boys' School

Outstanding1047 pupils1.1 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils1.2 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils1.3 km
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Christ Church CofE School

Good189 pupils1.3 km
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Canon Barnett Primary School

Good229 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

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

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
local_bar

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
fastfood

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
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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
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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