EC2Y 8BE is a well-regarded residential area on Brandon Mews, 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 serious buyers, EC2Y 8BE is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 64% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 125 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £1.2M. 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 8BE are sourced from Output Area E00000018 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRANDON MEWS, EC2Y 8BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRANDON MEWS, EC2Y 8BE.
248
49
£ 101,800 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2Y 8BE 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. EC2Y 8BE's low deprivation rank, 64% ownership, and £1.2M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £1.2M.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC2Y 8BE. The average age is 49.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 1,107,500
6 sales · Mean £ 1,128,583
Terraced
£ 943,980
2 sales · Mean £ 943,980
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EC2Y 8BE is above average at 125 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and drugs. 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
119 nearby- Co-operative1.0 km
- Donught Time Old Street0.9 km
- Food Express Ltd, t/a Food Express0.9 km
- Trapeze0.9 km
- Canzon Europe S.A0.9 km
- + 114 more
Pub, NightClub
181 nearby- Canvas Bar0.9 km
- Love's Company0.8 km
- XOYO0.8 km
- The Old Blue Last1.0 km
- Enoteca Super Tuscan1.0 km
- + 176 more
Restaurant, Cafe
794 nearby- Bangers London1.0 km
- Best Mangal Kebab and Cafe Bar0.9 km
- Le Bab0.9 km
- Panda fresh0.9 km
- T40.9 km
- + 789 more
Supermarkets
33 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
- + 28 more
Takeaway Shop
263 nearby- Chicken Cottage0.9 km
- Halo Burger LTD0.9 km
- Hunger Cure Fish and Chip Kebab0.9 km
- Goswell Best Charcoal Grill1.0 km
- Buy & Bite0.8 km
- + 258 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
18 nearby- Travelodge Hotel0.5 km
- South Place Hotel0.3 km
- The Rookery0.8 km
- The Zetter Hotel1.0 km
- Malmaison Hotel0.6 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moorgate0.1 km
- Old Street0.8 km
- London Liverpool Street0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Moorgate Underground Station0.1 km
- Moorgate Underground Station0.2 km
- Moorgate Rail Station0.2 km
- Moorgate Rail Station0.2 km
- Moorgate Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EC2Y8BE · Data under Open Government Licence