Postcode Analysis City of London, London

EC2V 5HA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC2V 5HA.

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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 5HA 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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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 76% economic activity and an average age of 32, EC2V 5HA 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.

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

EC2V 5HA 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.

For renters and young professionals, EC2V 5HA offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 (401 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC2V 5HA 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 5HA. 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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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near EC2V 5HA are high at 401 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 theft319
Shoplifting309
Violence and sexual offences172
Theft from the person152
Drugs73

school Local Schools

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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils0.6 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.8 km
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The Aldgate School

Outstanding277 pupils0.9 km
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Central Foundation Boys' School

Outstanding1047 pupils1.0 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils1.1 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils1.2 km
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Christ Church CofE School

Good189 pupils1.3 km
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Canon Barnett Primary School

Good229 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

761 nearby
  • KOKODOO1.0 km
  • Biryani Guys0.9 km
  • Caffe Nero0.9 km
  • Cozzo Caffe e Pizzeria0.9 km
  • Iskele0.9 km
  • + 756 more
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Takeaway Shop

262 nearby
  • Buy & Bite1.0 km
  • Silvios1.0 km
  • Bap Foods Limited0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Piccolo Bar0.9 km
  • + 257 more
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Pub, NightClub

198 nearby
  • Napalai Thai Ltd0.9 km
  • Devonshire Terrace0.9 km
  • Dirty Dicks Public House0.8 km
  • Little Fable0.9 km
  • The Lamb And Trotter0.5 km
  • + 193 more
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Supermarkets

31 nearby
  • Co-operative1.0 km
  • M&S Simply Food0.6 km
  • Tesco Metro0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.4 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
  • + 26 more
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Retailers - Other

114 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food1.0 km
  • Doufu0.8 km
  • H V Kingsley0.8 km
  • Just Eat For Business0.9 km
  • Kobox City Ltd0.4 km
  • + 109 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

14 nearby
  • Malmaison Hotel0.8 km
  • Travelodge Hotel0.8 km
  • The Rookery0.9 km
  • South Place Hotel0.4 km
  • Premier Inn0.9 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 Underground Station0.3 km
  • Moorgate Rail Station0.3 km
  • Moorgate Rail Station0.3 km