EC2Y 8AH is a mixed residential area on Bridgewater Square, 0.3km 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. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 106 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £650k, down 3.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EC2Y 8AH are sourced from Output Area E00190445 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRIDGEWATER SQUARE, EC2Y 8AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGEWATER SQUARE, EC2Y 8AH.
150
43
£ 101,800 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2Y 8AH 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EC2Y 8AH spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 3.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC2Y 8AH. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 655,000
14 sales · Mean £ 651,027
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EC2Y 8AH is above average at 106 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.
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
Central Foundation Boys' School
Moreland Primary School
The ArtsXchange
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
129 nearby- The Betsey Trotwood0.9 km
- Bounce1.0 km
- Sir Christopher Hatton1.0 km
- Crown Tavern Public House0.7 km
- Q Shoreditch0.8 km
- + 124 more
Restaurant, Cafe
573 nearby- Black Sheep Coffee0.9 km
- Maki Kazzo / Chicky Wings / Mew Pow1.0 km
- Sanjugo Shoreditch1.0 km
- Bartlett Mitchell0.7 km
- Breddos0.4 km
- + 568 more
Retailers - Other
121 nearby- The Co-operative Food Store0.9 km
- MS City Store1.0 km
- Boots The Chemist Ltd1.0 km
- D. Confectioners1.0 km
- Utopia Drinks London0.9 km
- + 116 more
Supermarkets
29 nearby- Sainsburys1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco Express1.0 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- + 24 more
Takeaway Shop
214 nearby- Banging Beigels1.0 km
- BRAZILIAN EMPIRE LTD/Com Amor Street Food1.0 km
- Chick1.0 km
- Daddy Donkey Mexican Grill1.0 km
- El Jugo1.0 km
- + 209 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
16 nearby- Apex Hotel0.8 km
- M by Montcalm Hotel0.9 km
- The Bryson Hotel0.9 km
- YOTEL London Clerkenwell0.6 km
- Z Shoreditch0.8 km
- + 11 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
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Postcode Profile: EC2Y8AH · Data under Open Government Licence