EC2V 5DX 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 5DX offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 (261 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC2V 5DX are sourced from Output Area E00166755 (shared with 2323 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC2V 5DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC2V 5DX.
345
32
£ 101,800 /yr
76%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2V 5DX 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
High employment, young population. EC2V 5DX combines 76% economic activity with a 32-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. 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 5DX. 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 5DX are high at 261 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
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Christ Church CofE School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
749 nearby- Black Sheep Coffee1.0 km
- Maki Kazzo / Chicky Wings / Mew Pow1.0 km
- Sanjugo Shoreditch1.0 km
- Bartlett Mitchell0.8 km
- Breddos0.9 km
- + 744 more
Takeaway Shop
265 nearby- Buy & Bite1.0 km
- Silvios1.0 km
- Bap Foods Limited0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Momo Canteen0.6 km
- + 260 more
Pub, NightClub
194 nearby- Enoteca Super Tuscan1.0 km
- The Shakespeare0.7 km
- Queen of Hoxton0.9 km
- Dreamboys0.7 km
- Finch's PH0.6 km
- + 189 more
Retailers - Other
116 nearby- Barbican Fruiterers0.7 km
- Chaadao Tea & Matcha1.0 km
- Nelhart News0.6 km
- SoapBox Youth Centre0.9 km
- Porterford Butchers0.5 km
- + 111 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Travelodge Hotel0.7 km
- Malmaison Hotel0.7 km
- The Rookery0.8 km
- Apex Hotel0.3 km
- Point A Hotel London Shoreditch0.8 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
33 nearby- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
- M&S Simply Food, Unit 3A0.5 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.6 km
- Co-Op0.2 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 Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EC2V5DX · Data under Open Government Licence