Postcode Analysis City of London, London

EC2Y 5EB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC2Y 5EB.

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Population

147

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 101,800 /yr

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Employed

75%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EC2Y 5EB 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

EC2Y 5EB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 32% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 5EB is a well-regarded residential area located 0.2km from Aldersgate 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 Aldersgate ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

This is 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 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. Employment levels are high (64% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (221 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 5EB are sourced from Output Area E00000007 (shared with 100 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 5EB. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.6%
Asian / British Asian16.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed8.3%

Economic Activity

75%Active
FT: 64%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near EC2Y 5EB are high at 221 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.

Shoplifting324
Other theft268
Violence and sexual offences147
Theft from the person129
Drugs90

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 pupils0.7 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.9 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils1.0 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils1.1 km
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Central Foundation Boys' School

Outstanding1047 pupils1.1 km
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Moreland Primary School

Good411 pupils1.3 km
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Christopher Hatton Primary School

Outstanding227 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

33 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Co-Op0.5 km
  • + 28 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

225 nearby
  • Goswell Best Charcoal Grill1.0 km
  • Tortilla Mexican Grill Plc0.7 km
  • Amt Coffee1.0 km
  • Beboz Italian Street Food0.9 km
  • Birley Sandwiches0.9 km
  • + 220 more
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Pub, NightClub

163 nearby
  • Number 250.8 km
  • Revolution1.0 km
  • The Lord Aberconway0.9 km
  • The New Moon Public House1.0 km
  • The Telegraph0.6 km
  • + 158 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

632 nearby
  • Bennett Hay, SMBC 4TH Floor0.9 km
  • Brown Shipley & Co Ltd, Founders CRT0.5 km
  • CH&Co - Legal And General0.4 km
  • CH&Co Catering Ltd0.7 km
  • Coco Di Mama0.9 km
  • + 627 more
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Retailers - Other

99 nearby
  • Bannatyne's Health Club0.9 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
  • Charbonnel Et Walker0.9 km
  • Superdrug, Unit 20.8 km
  • Sweetie Plus0.9 km
  • + 94 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

15 nearby
  • Malmaison Hotel0.5 km
  • South Place Hotel0.7 km
  • The Rookery0.5 km
  • The Zetter Hotel0.8 km
  • Premier Inn0.8 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Moorgate0.4 km
  • City Thameslink0.6 km
  • Farringdon0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • St. Paul's Underground Station0.3 km
  • St. Paul's Underground Station0.3 km
  • Barbican Rail Station0.3 km
  • St. Paul's Underground Station0.3 km
  • Barbican Underground Station0.4 km