EC2V 7AE is a well-regarded residential area located 0.2km from City of London in City and County of the City of London. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Cripplegate ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
The people who live in EC2V 7AE are typical of a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. Employment levels are high (57% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (373 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 7AE are sourced from Output Area E00000021 (shared with 240 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC2V 7AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC2V 7AE.
346
44
£ 101,800 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2V 7AE 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EC2V 7AE spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. 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 7AE. 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 7AE are high at 373 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
The Aldgate School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Central Foundation Boys' School
The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- South Place Hotel0.7 km
- Apex Temple Court Hotel1.0 km
- Travelodge Hotel1.0 km
- The Rookery0.7 km
- The Zetter Hotel1.0 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
682 nearby- Bartlett Mitchell Ltd, White & Case0.7 km
- Baxterstorey Ltd0.7 km
- Baxterstorey, Starbucks0.6 km
- Baxterstorey, Ubs Level 10.9 km
- Benugo0.7 km
- + 677 more
Supermarkets
31 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Food Unit 10.8 km
- Sainsburys1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Co-Op0.4 km
- Tesco Metro0.3 km
- + 26 more
Takeaway Shop
233 nearby- Beany Green0.9 km
- Camden Food Co0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Farmer J, Unit 110.8 km
- Hop0.8 km
- + 228 more
Pub, NightClub
174 nearby- Number 250.7 km
- Revolution0.9 km
- The Bootlegger's Club Ltd0.9 km
- The Bunch Of Grapes0.9 km
- The Lord Aberconway0.8 km
- + 169 more
Retailers - Other
97 nearby- Boots The Chemist Ltd1.0 km
- Konditor0.3 km
- News & Chews0.3 km
- Porterford Butchers0.3 km
- Boots (Paternoster)0.3 km
- + 92 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moorgate0.5 km
- City Thameslink0.6 km
- London Cannon Street0.6 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
- Mansion House Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EC2V7AE · Data under Open Government Licence