Postcode Analysis City of London, London

EC2Y 5ET House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 5ET 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 5ET 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 5ET 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. 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 (177 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 5ET 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 5ET. 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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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 5ET are high at 177 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.

Other theft170
Shoplifting154
Violence and sexual offences102
Theft from the person87
Drugs72

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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Central Foundation Boys' School

Outstanding1047 pupils0.9 km
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The Aldgate School

Outstanding277 pupils0.9 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils1.0 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils1.1 km
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Christ Church CofE School

Good189 pupils1.3 km
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New Regent's College

Good53 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

123 nearby
  • Sun Star Express1.0 km
  • Donught Time Old Street1.0 km
  • Trapeze1.0 km
  • Barbican Fruiterers0.7 km
  • Chaadao Tea & Matcha0.9 km
  • + 118 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

834 nearby
  • Cafe Arena1.0 km
  • Le Bab1.0 km
  • Panda fresh1.0 km
  • T41.0 km
  • The Sushi Co - Shoreditch1.0 km
  • + 829 more
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Pub, NightClub

203 nearby
  • Canvas Bar1.0 km
  • Love's Company1.0 km
  • Kirin1.0 km
  • The Bell Public House0.7 km
  • The Bolthole0.7 km
  • + 198 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

285 nearby
  • Chicken Cottage1.0 km
  • Joe & The Juice UK0.8 km
  • Keco Food0.9 km
  • Pret A Manger0.9 km
  • Pret A Manger1.0 km
  • + 280 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

18 nearby
  • Premier Inn1.0 km
  • Travelodge Hotel0.6 km
  • Point a Hotels Liverpool Street Restaurant0.9 km
  • Mondrian Shoreditch0.9 km
  • The Montcalm Royal London House0.5 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

36 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Local0.7 km
  • Co-Op0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Co-operative0.9 km
  • + 31 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Moorgate0.1 km
  • London Liverpool Street0.7 km
  • London Cannon Street0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Moorgate Underground Station0.1 km
  • Moorgate Underground Station0.1 km
  • Moorgate Rail Station0.1 km
  • Moorgate Rail Station0.1 km
  • Moorgate Underground Station0.1 km