Postcode Analysis City of London, London

EC2Y 8AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC2Y 8AD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

250

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 101,800 /yr

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Employed

69%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EC2Y 8AD 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

Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 42, EC2Y 8AD has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EC2Y 8AD is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Aldersgate 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. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (58% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 107 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for EC2Y 8AD are sourced from Output Area E00000013 (shared with 7 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 8AD. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.4%
Asian / British Asian11.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed13.4%

Economic Activity

69%Active
FT: 58%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around EC2Y 8AD is above average at 107 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft244
Violence and sexual offences192
Theft from the person165
Drugs156
Bicycle theft115

school Local Schools

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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils0.2 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.3 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.6 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils0.7 km
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Central Foundation Boys' School

Outstanding1047 pupils0.8 km
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Moreland Primary School

Good411 pupils0.9 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils1.0 km
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The ArtsXchange

Good82 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

121 nearby
  • Sun Star Express0.9 km
  • Donught Time Old Street0.9 km
  • Food Express Ltd, t/a Food Express1.0 km
  • Bannatyne's Health Club1.0 km
  • Charbonnel Et Walker0.9 km
  • + 116 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

139 nearby
  • Britannia Public House0.7 km
  • The Horseshoe Public House0.9 km
  • Canvas Bar0.9 km
  • Love's Company0.8 km
  • The Peasant0.8 km
  • + 134 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

611 nearby
  • Cafe Arena0.9 km
  • Krapow!0.9 km
  • Three Crowns0.9 km
  • Boukis Grill0.7 km
  • Daisy0.7 km
  • + 606 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

233 nearby
  • Barbican Pizza0.7 km
  • Chicken Diner0.7 km
  • Buy & Bite0.9 km
  • Silvios0.9 km
  • Bap Foods Limited0.4 km
  • + 228 more
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Supermarkets

30 nearby
  • Lily Maila0.7 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Co-Op0.7 km
  • Tesco Metro0.8 km
  • + 25 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

14 nearby
  • South Place Hotel0.7 km
  • Malmaison Hotel0.3 km
  • Travelodge Hotel0.6 km
  • M by Montcalm Hotel0.9 km
  • The Bryson Hotel0.9 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Moorgate0.4 km
  • Farringdon0.6 km
  • Old Street0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Barbican Underground Station0.2 km
  • Barbican Rail Station0.2 km
  • Barbican Underground Station0.2 km
  • Barbican Underground Station0.2 km
  • Moorgate Underground Station0.5 km