EC2Y 8AA is a well-regarded residential area located 0.1km from Aldersgate in City and County of the City of London. Administratively it sits within Aldersgate ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
For renters and young professionals, EC2Y 8AA offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 66% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (64% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (158 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 8AA are sourced from Output Area E00000007 (shared with 100 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC2Y 8AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC2Y 8AA.
147
39
£ 101,800 /yr
75%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2Y 8AA 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
No single demographic signal dominates EC2Y 8AA — age 39, 32% ownership, 66% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 8AA. 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
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 8AA are high at 158 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
Pub, NightClub
160 nearby- Britannia Public House1.0 km
- The Horseshoe Public House1.0 km
- Sink Pong1.0 km
- The Flying Horse0.8 km
- Harry's Bar0.9 km
- + 155 more
Restaurant, Cafe
641 nearby- Boukis Grill1.0 km
- Daisy1.0 km
- La Banh Mi1.0 km
- The Phoenix Takeaway1.0 km
- Biryani Guys0.6 km
- + 636 more
Takeaway Shop
257 nearby- Barbican Pizza1.0 km
- Chicken Diner1.0 km
- Bap Foods Limited0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Goswell Best Charcoal Grill0.9 km
- + 252 more
Supermarkets
37 nearby- Lily Maila0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
- Amazon Fresh Store, Unit 11.0 km
- + 32 more
Retailers - Other
118 nearby- Bannatyne's Health Club0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
- Charbonnel Et Walker0.9 km
- Superdrug, Unit 20.9 km
- Sweetie Plus0.9 km
- + 113 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
16 nearby- South Place Hotel0.7 km
- Malmaison Hotel0.4 km
- Apex Temple Court Hotel1.0 km
- Travelodge Hotel0.8 km
- The Rookery0.5 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moorgate0.4 km
- Farringdon0.6 km
- City Thameslink0.6 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 Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EC2Y8AA · Data under Open Government Licence