Postcode Analysis City of London, London

BARBICAN, EC2Y 8DH House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 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.

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4/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

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.

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.

Other theft269
Violence and sexual offences217
Theft from the person194
Drugs161
Anti-social behaviour121

school Local Schools

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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.2 km
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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils0.3 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.5 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils0.7 km
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Moreland Primary School

Good411 pupils0.9 km
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Central Foundation Boys' School

Outstanding1047 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 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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Supermarkets

30 nearby
  • Lily Maila0.6 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Co-Op0.8 km
  • Tesco Metro0.9 km
  • + 25 more
hotel

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