EC2V 7AD is a well-regarded residential area located 0.3km from City of London in City and County of the City of London. Administratively it sits within Cripplegate ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
For renters and young professionals, EC2V 7AD offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (57% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (326 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for EC2V 7AD are sourced from Output Area E00000021 (shared with 240 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC2V 7AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC2V 7AD.
346
44
£ 101,800 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2V 7AD 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
No single demographic signal dominates EC2V 7AD — age 44, 49% ownership, 49% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC2V 7AD. The average age is 44.1. 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 7AD are high at 326 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
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Central Foundation Boys' School
The Aldgate School
The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
673 nearby- Biryani Guys0.9 km
- Cozzo Caffe e Pizzeria0.9 km
- Iskele0.9 km
- Mola Cafe0.9 km
- Itsu1.0 km
- + 668 more
Takeaway Shop
233 nearby- Bap Foods Limited0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Assenheims 560.9 km
- Benugo0.9 km
- Chapters Deli0.9 km
- + 228 more
Retailers - Other
94 nearby- Bannatyne's Health Club0.8 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Charbonnel Et Walker0.9 km
- Superdrug, Unit 20.7 km
- Sweetie Plus0.8 km
- + 89 more
Pub, NightClub
173 nearby- The Flying Horse0.9 km
- Browns0.4 km
- Enoteca0.3 km
- Fox Fine Wines0.5 km
- The Golden Fleece0.3 km
- + 168 more
Supermarkets
31 nearby- Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Co-Op0.4 km
- Tesco Metro0.4 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
15 nearby- Malmaison Hotel0.7 km
- South Place Hotel0.7 km
- The Rookery0.7 km
- The Zetter Hotel1.0 km
- Andaz Hotel1.0 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moorgate0.5 km
- City Thameslink0.6 km
- London Cannon Street0.7 km
Bus Stops
- St. Paul's Underground Station0.2 km
- St. Paul's Underground Station0.2 km
- St. Paul's Underground Station0.2 km
- Mansion House Underground Station0.4 km
- Barbican Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: EC2V7AD · Data under Open Government Licence