EC2Y 8DH is an active urban area on Barbican, 0.2km 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. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 111 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £722k, down 43.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EC2Y 8DH are sourced from Output Area E00000013 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARBICAN, EC2Y 8DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARBICAN, EC2Y 8DH.
250
42
£ 101,800 /yr
69%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2Y 8DH 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, EC2Y 8DH combines high owner-occupation (56%), strong property values (£722k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £722k. Property prices are trending down 43.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC2Y 8DH. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 740,000
27 sales · Mean £ 835,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EC2Y 8DH is above average at 111 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
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Moreland Primary School
Central Foundation Boys' School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
120 nearby- Sun Star Express0.9 km
- The Co-operative Food Store1.0 km
- MS City Store1.0 km
- Donught Time Old Street0.9 km
- Charbonnel Et Walker1.0 km
- + 115 more
Pub, NightClub
137 nearby- Britannia Public House0.7 km
- The Horseshoe Public House0.8 km
- Canvas Bar0.9 km
- Love's Company0.8 km
- The Peasant0.7 km
- + 132 more
Restaurant, Cafe
579 nearby- Cafe Arena0.9 km
- Krapow!0.9 km
- Three Crowns0.9 km
- Boukis Grill0.7 km
- Daisy0.6 km
- + 574 more
Takeaway Shop
212 nearby- Barbican Pizza0.7 km
- Chicken Diner0.7 km
- Buy & Bite0.9 km
- Silvios0.9 km
- Bap Foods Limited0.3 km
- + 207 more
Supermarkets
30 nearby- Lily Maila0.6 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Co-Op0.8 km
- Tesco Metro0.9 km
- + 25 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- South Place Hotel0.7 km
- Malmaison Hotel0.3 km
- Travelodge Hotel0.7 km
- The Bryson Hotel0.9 km
- YOTEL London Clerkenwell0.6 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 Station0.1 km
- Barbican Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EC2Y8DH · Data under Open Government Licence