EC2Y 5AU is a well-regarded residential area on London Wall, 0.1km 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. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 (191 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 5AU are sourced from Output Area E00000021 (shared with 240 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONDON WALL, EC2Y 5AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON WALL, EC2Y 5AU.
346
44
£ 101,800 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2Y 5AU 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. EC2Y 5AU 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 EC2Y 5AU. 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
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 EC2Y 5AU are high at 191 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
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
The Aldgate School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Moreland Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
189 nearby- Love's Company1.0 km
- Back To Mine0.8 km
- Sink Pong0.8 km
- The Flying Horse0.6 km
- The Fox Public House0.9 km
- + 184 more
Restaurant, Cafe
727 nearby- BrewDog Big Smoke1.0 km
- Noxy Brothers0.9 km
- Shoreditch Grind0.9 km
- Wagamama0.9 km
- Goswell Road Coffee1.0 km
- + 722 more
Supermarkets
36 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.7 km
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
252 nearby- Buy & Bite0.9 km
- Silvios0.9 km
- Bap Foods Limited0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Assenheims 560.7 km
- + 247 more
Retailers - Other
114 nearby- Bannatyne's Health Club0.6 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Charbonnel Et Walker0.6 km
- Superdrug, Unit 20.6 km
- Sweetie Plus0.6 km
- + 109 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
15 nearby- The Rookery0.7 km
- The Zetter Hotel1.0 km
- South Place Hotel0.4 km
- Malmaison Hotel0.6 km
- Travelodge Hotel0.7 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moorgate0.2 km
- London Cannon Street0.8 km
- City Thameslink0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Moorgate Underground Station0.2 km
- Moorgate Underground Station0.2 km
- Moorgate Rail Station0.3 km
- Moorgate Rail Station0.3 km
- Moorgate Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EC2Y5AU · Data under Open Government Licence