EC2Y 5DE is a well-regarded residential area located 0.1km from Cripplegate 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.
Day-to-day life in EC2Y 5DE has the character of 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. Employment levels are high (57% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (149 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 5DE are sourced from Output Area E00000021 (shared with 240 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC2Y 5DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC2Y 5DE.
346
44
£ 101,800 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2Y 5DE 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
EC2Y 5DE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 5DE. 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 5DE are high at 149 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and shoplifting. 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 Luke's CofE Primary School
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
The Aldgate School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Moreland Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
116 nearby- Donught Time Old Street1.0 km
- Bannatyne's Health Club0.6 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Charbonnel Et Walker0.6 km
- Superdrug, Unit 20.6 km
- + 111 more
Pub, NightClub
185 nearby- Canvas Bar1.0 km
- Love's Company0.9 km
- XOYO1.0 km
- Back To Mine0.8 km
- Sink Pong0.7 km
- + 180 more
Restaurant, Cafe
752 nearby- Le Bab1.0 km
- Panda fresh1.0 km
- T41.0 km
- The Sushi Co - Shoreditch1.0 km
- BrewDog Big Smoke0.9 km
- + 747 more
Supermarkets
37 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- + 32 more
Takeaway Shop
261 nearby- Chicken Cottage1.0 km
- Buy & Bite0.9 km
- Silvios0.9 km
- Bap Foods Limited0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- + 256 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 Hotel0.6 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moorgate0.1 km
- London Liverpool Street0.8 km
- London Cannon Street0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Moorgate Underground Station0.2 km
- Moorgate Underground Station0.2 km
- Moorgate Rail Station0.2 km
- Moorgate Rail Station0.2 km
- Moorgate Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EC2Y5DE · Data under Open Government Licence