Postcode Analysis City of London, London

BRIDGEWATER SQUARE, EC2Y 8AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGEWATER SQUARE, EC2Y 8AG.

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Population

150

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 101,800 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EC2Y 8AG 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 8AG spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £800k.

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

EC2Y 8AG is an active urban area on Bridgewater Square, 0.3km 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.

For renters and young professionals, EC2Y 8AG offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 113 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £800k.

Census 2021 statistics for EC2Y 8AG are sourced from Output Area E00190445 (shared with 8 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 8AG. The average age is 43.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.9%
Asian / British Asian12.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed8.2%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 52%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 741,250

2 sales · Mean £ 741,250

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

Crime around EC2Y 8AG is above average at 113 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 theft247
Violence and sexual offences203
Theft from the person174
Drugs157
Anti-social behaviour120

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 pupils0.2 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 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

119 nearby
  • Sun Star Express0.8 km
  • The Co-operative Food Store1.0 km
  • Donught Time Old Street0.9 km
  • Food Express Ltd, t/a Food Express1.0 km
  • Trapeze1.0 km
  • + 114 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

133 nearby
  • Britannia Public House0.7 km
  • The Horseshoe Public House0.8 km
  • Canvas Bar0.9 km
  • Love's Company0.8 km
  • The Peasant0.8 km
  • + 128 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

589 nearby
  • Cafe Arena0.8 km
  • Krapow!0.9 km
  • Three Crowns0.9 km
  • Boukis Grill0.7 km
  • Daisy0.7 km
  • + 584 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

228 nearby
  • Barbican Pizza0.7 km
  • Chicken Diner0.7 km
  • Buy & Bite0.9 km
  • Silvios0.9 km
  • Bap Foods Limited0.3 km
  • + 223 more
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Supermarkets

30 nearby
  • Lily Maila0.6 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Co-Op0.7 km
  • Tesco Metro0.9 km
  • + 25 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

15 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
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Moorgate0.5 km
  • Farringdon0.6 km
  • Old Street0.7 km

Bus Stops

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