EC2V 5DS is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.0km 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 5DS 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 (221 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC2V 5DS are sourced from Output Area E00166755 (shared with 2323 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC2V 5DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC2V 5DS.
345
32
£ 101,800 /yr
76%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2V 5DS 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 5DS 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 5DS. 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 5DS are high at 221 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
Central Foundation Boys' School
The Aldgate School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
Christ Church CofE School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
754 nearby- B'Acino1.0 km
- Black Sheep Coffee0.9 km
- Maki Kazzo / Chicky Wings / Mew Pow0.9 km
- Sanjugo Shoreditch0.9 km
- Bartlett Mitchell0.8 km
- + 749 more
Takeaway Shop
260 nearby- Buy & Bite0.9 km
- Silvios0.9 km
- Bap Foods Limited0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Momo Canteen0.6 km
- + 255 more
Pub, NightClub
192 nearby- Enoteca Super Tuscan1.0 km
- The Shakespeare0.7 km
- Queen of Hoxton0.9 km
- Dreamboys0.7 km
- Finch's PH0.6 km
- + 187 more
Retailers - Other
116 nearby- Barbican Fruiterers0.7 km
- Chaadao Tea & Matcha1.0 km
- Nelhart News0.6 km
- SoapBox Youth Centre0.9 km
- Konditor0.5 km
- + 111 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Travelodge Hotel0.7 km
- Malmaison Hotel0.8 km
- The Rookery0.8 km
- Apex Hotel0.2 km
- Point A Hotel London Shoreditch0.7 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
33 nearby- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Co-Op0.2 km
- Tesco Metro0.4 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
- + 28 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moorgate0.2 km
- London Cannon Street0.7 km
- London Liverpool Street0.8 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: EC2V5DS · Data under Open Government Licence