Postcode Analysis City of London, London

BARBICAN, EC2Y 8DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARBICAN, EC2Y 8DE.

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 8DE 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

EC2Y 8DE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £520k, 56% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £520k. Property prices are trending down 3.8% year-on-year.

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

EC2Y 8DE is an active urban area on Barbican, 0.2km 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 8DE offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 113 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £520k, down 3.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EC2Y 8DE 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 8DE. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 517,500

18 sales · Mean £ 520,083

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

Crime around EC2Y 8DE 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 theft258
Violence and sexual offences204
Theft from the person181
Drugs158
Bicycle theft115

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 pupils0.3 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 pupils0.9 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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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

118 nearby
  • Sun Star Express0.9 km
  • Donught Time Old Street0.9 km
  • Food Express Ltd, t/a Food Express1.0 km
  • Charbonnel Et Walker0.9 km
  • Konditor0.9 km
  • + 113 more
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Pub, NightClub

139 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
  • + 134 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

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

Takeaway Shop

218 nearby
  • Barbican Pizza0.7 km
  • Chicken Diner0.7 km
  • Buy & Bite0.9 km
  • Silvios0.9 km
  • Bap Foods Limited0.4 km
  • + 213 more
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Supermarkets

31 nearby
  • Lily Maila0.6 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Co-Op0.7 km
  • Tesco Metro0.9 km
  • + 26 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

14 nearby
  • South Place Hotel0.7 km
  • Malmaison Hotel0.3 km
  • Travelodge Hotel0.7 km
  • M by Montcalm Hotel0.9 km
  • The Bryson Hotel0.9 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Moorgate0.5 km
  • Farringdon0.6 km
  • Old Street0.8 km

Bus Stops

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