EC2Y 5AS is a well-regarded residential area located 0.2km from Cripplegate in City and County of the City of London. Administratively it sits within Cripplegate ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (194 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 EC2Y 5AS are sourced from Output Area E00000021 (shared with 240 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC2Y 5AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC2Y 5AS.
346
44
£ 101,800 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2Y 5AS 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 EC2Y 5AS — 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 EC2Y 5AS. 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 EC2Y 5AS are high at 194 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 Luke's CofE Primary School
Central Foundation Boys' School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
The Aldgate School
Moreland Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
176 nearby- All Bar One0.5 km
- Two Brewers Public House0.5 km
- Karaoke Box0.6 km
- The Fable0.7 km
- Fabric0.6 km
- + 171 more
Restaurant, Cafe
698 nearby- Addleshaw Goddard0.4 km
- Artizian Catering, Commerzbank0.3 km
- Barbican Cinema Cafe Bar0.2 km
- Benugo Level -10.2 km
- Bonfire @Searcys, Level 10.2 km
- + 693 more
Supermarkets
40 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- Waitrose0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.6 km
- + 35 more
Takeaway Shop
245 nearby- Burrito Kitchen @ Tesco Metro0.5 km
- Caffe Nero0.3 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Garbanzos Falafel & Hummus Bar0.4 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- + 240 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
16 nearby- Malmaison Hotel0.6 km
- South Place Hotel0.5 km
- Travelodge Hotel0.7 km
- Apex Hotel0.4 km
- Point A Hotel London Shoreditch0.8 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
108 nearby- BK News0.8 km
- Crussh0.8 km
- Laduree UK Ltd0.7 km
- Barbican Fruiterers0.6 km
- Nelhart News0.5 km
- + 103 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moorgate0.3 km
- City Thameslink0.8 km
- Farringdon0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Moorgate Underground Station0.3 km
- Moorgate Underground Station0.3 km
- Barbican Rail Station0.3 km
- Moorgate Rail Station0.4 km
- Moorgate Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EC2Y5AS · Data under Open Government Licence