EC2Y 8BA is a well-regarded residential area on Barbican, 0.2km from Cripplegate 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 8BA offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (57% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (142 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £865k, down 2.6% year-on-year. 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 8BA are sourced from Output Area E00000021 (shared with 240 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARBICAN, EC2Y 8BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARBICAN, EC2Y 8BA.
346
44
£ 101,800 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2Y 8BA 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 8BA spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £865k. Property prices are trending down 2.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC2Y 8BA. The average age is 44.1. 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
£ 865,000
21 sales · Mean £ 844,857
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EC2Y 8BA are high at 142 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and shoplifting. 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
Central Foundation Boys' School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
The Aldgate School
New Regent's College
Moreland Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
120 nearby- Sun Star Express0.9 km
- D. Confectioners1.0 km
- Utopia Drinks London0.9 km
- Doufu0.7 km
- H V Kingsley0.7 km
- + 115 more
Pub, NightClub
181 nearby- Britannia Public House0.9 km
- All Bar One0.4 km
- Two Brewers Public House0.4 km
- Home Bar1.0 km
- The Griffin1.0 km
- + 176 more
Restaurant, Cafe
749 nearby- Cafe Arena0.9 km
- Krapow!1.0 km
- Three Crowns1.0 km
- Boukis Grill1.0 km
- Honest Burgers1.0 km
- + 744 more
Takeaway Shop
258 nearby- Barbican Pizza1.0 km
- Chicken Diner1.0 km
- Burrito Kitchen @ Tesco Metro0.6 km
- Caffe Nero0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- + 253 more
Supermarkets
35 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food Unit 10.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
18 nearby- South Place Hotel0.4 km
- YOTEL London Clerkenwell1.0 km
- Apex Hotel0.4 km
- Mondrian Shoreditch1.0 km
- Nobu Hotel Shoreditch1.0 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moorgate0.1 km
- London Liverpool Street0.8 km
- Old Street0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Moorgate Underground Station0.2 km
- Moorgate Underground Station0.2 km
- Moorgate Rail Station0.2 km
- Moorgate Rail Station0.2 km
- Moorgate Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EC2Y8BA · Data under Open Government Licence