EC2Y 5HN is a well-regarded residential area located 0.1km 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.
Day-to-day life in EC2Y 5HN has the character of a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. Employment levels are high (64% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (164 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 5HN are sourced from Output Area E00000007 (shared with 100 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC2Y 5HN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC2Y 5HN.
147
39
£ 101,800 /yr
75%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2Y 5HN 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 5HN 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC2Y 5HN. 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
Economic Activity
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 5HN are high at 164 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
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Central Foundation Boys' School
Moreland Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
641 nearby- Daisy1.0 km
- The Phoenix Takeaway1.0 km
- Biryani Guys0.7 km
- Caffe Nero0.9 km
- Cozzo Caffe e Pizzeria0.7 km
- + 636 more
Supermarkets
37 nearby- Lily Maila0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
- Amazon Fresh Store, Unit 10.9 km
- + 32 more
Takeaway Shop
250 nearby- Bap Foods Limited0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Goswell Best Charcoal Grill0.9 km
- Assenheims 561.0 km
- Benugo0.9 km
- + 245 more
Retailers - Other
114 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
- + 109 more
Pub, NightClub
158 nearby- Sink Pong1.0 km
- The Flying Horse0.8 km
- Harry's Bar0.9 km
- Jamaica Wine House0.9 km
- The Olde Wine Shades1.0 km
- + 153 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
15 nearby- South Place Hotel0.7 km
- Malmaison Hotel0.5 km
- Apex Temple Court Hotel1.0 km
- Travelodge Hotel0.8 km
- The Rookery0.5 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moorgate0.4 km
- City Thameslink0.6 km
- Farringdon0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Barbican Rail Station0.2 km
- Barbican Underground Station0.3 km
- Barbican Underground Station0.3 km
- Barbican Underground Station0.3 km
- St. Paul's Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EC2Y5HN · Data under Open Government Licence