Postcode Analysis City of London, London

LONDON WALL, EC2Y 5AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON WALL, EC2Y 5AU.

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Population

346

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 101,800 /yr

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Employed

68%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British80.7%
Asian / British Asian13.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

68%Active
FT: 57%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Shoplifting285
Other theft213
Violence and sexual offences142
Drugs117
Theft from the person117

school Local Schools

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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils0.5 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.6 km
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Central Foundation Boys' School

Outstanding1047 pupils1.0 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils1.0 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils1.0 km
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The Aldgate School

Outstanding277 pupils1.1 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils1.3 km
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Moreland Primary School

Good411 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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Supermarkets

36 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.7 km
  • + 31 more
fastfood

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
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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
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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