Postcode Analysis City of London, London

FANN STREET, EC2Y 8AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FANN STREET, EC2Y 8AF.

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 8AF 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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, EC2Y 8AF combines high owner-occupation (56%), strong property values (£997k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £997k. Property prices are trending down 49.0% year-on-year.

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

EC2Y 8AF is a mixed residential area on Fann Street, 0.2km from Charterhouse 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 100 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £997k, down 49.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EC2Y 8AF 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 8AF. 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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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 773,000

82 sales · Mean £ 977,298

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

Crime around EC2Y 8AF is above average at 100 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 theft245
Violence and sexual offences221
Theft from the person200
Drugs160
Anti-social behaviour130

school Local Schools

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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.2 km
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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils0.3 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.5 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils0.7 km
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Moreland Primary School

Good411 pupils0.8 km
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Central Foundation Boys' School

Outstanding1047 pupils0.9 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils0.9 km
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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

118 nearby
  • Donught Time Old Street0.9 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group1.0 km
  • Sun Star Express0.9 km
  • Smithfield Butchers0.5 km
  • Just Eat For Business0.7 km
  • + 113 more
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Pub, NightClub

129 nearby
  • Canvas Bar0.9 km
  • Love's Company0.8 km
  • The Peasant0.7 km
  • Britannia Public House0.6 km
  • Q Shoreditch0.9 km
  • + 124 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

560 nearby
  • Le Bab0.9 km
  • Panda fresh1.0 km
  • T40.9 km
  • The Sushi Co - Shoreditch0.8 km
  • Aburi Japanese Restaurant0.6 km
  • + 555 more
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Supermarkets

28 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • Lily Maila0.5 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • + 23 more
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Takeaway Shop

196 nearby
  • Chicken Cottage0.9 km
  • Goswell Best Charcoal Grill0.5 km
  • Barbican Pizza0.6 km
  • Chicken Diner0.6 km
  • Pret A Manger0.6 km
  • + 191 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

14 nearby
  • The Rookery0.4 km
  • The Zetter Hotel0.5 km
  • Apex Hotel0.8 km
  • Travelodge Hotel0.7 km
  • The Bryson Hotel0.8 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Barbican Underground Station0.1 km
  • Barbican Underground Station0.1 km
  • Barbican Underground Station0.1 km
  • Barbican Rail Station0.2 km