EC2V 5DD is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.1km 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.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 (283 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC2V 5DD are sourced from Output Area E00166755 (shared with 2323 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC2V 5DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC2V 5DD.
345
32
£ 101,800 /yr
76%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2V 5DD 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
With 76% economic activity and an average age of 32, EC2V 5DD is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. 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 5DD. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EC2V 5DD are high at 283 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
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
Christ Church CofE School
Canon Barnett Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
763 nearby- Black Sheep Coffee1.0 km
- Maki Kazzo / Chicky Wings / Mew Pow0.9 km
- Sanjugo Shoreditch0.9 km
- Bartlett Mitchell0.8 km
- Breddos0.9 km
- + 758 more
Takeaway Shop
259 nearby- Buy & Bite0.9 km
- Silvios0.9 km
- Bap Foods Limited0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- YEYE'S Noodle & Dumpling1.0 km
- + 254 more
Pub, NightClub
197 nearby- Chapter House Student Living Bar1.0 km
- Enoteca Super Tuscan0.9 km
- Willys Wine Bar0.9 km
- Browns0.3 km
- Enoteca0.1 km
- + 192 more
Supermarkets
35 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Waitrose0.5 km
- Co-Op0.1 km
- Tesco Metro0.4 km
- + 30 more
Retailers - Other
115 nearby- Konditor0.5 km
- News & Chews0.1 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food1.0 km
- Doufu0.8 km
- H V Kingsley0.8 km
- + 110 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Pauls0.7 km
- The Ned0.3 km
- Andaz Hotel0.7 km
- Pan Pacific Hotel & Plaza0.7 km
- Point A Hotel London Shoreditch0.8 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moorgate0.2 km
- London Cannon Street0.7 km
- London Liverpool Street0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Moorgate Underground Station0.2 km
- Moorgate Underground Station0.2 km
- Moorgate Rail Station0.2 km
- Moorgate Rail Station0.2 km
- Moorgate Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EC2V5DD · Data under Open Government Licence