EC2Y 9BA is a well-regarded residential area on Moor Lane, 0.4km from Cripplegate in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Cripplegate ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
For renters and young professionals, EC2Y 9BA offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of City of London. Employment levels are high (59% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (143 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £670k, down 60.1% 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 9BA are sourced from Output Area E00000019 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOOR LANE, EC2Y 9BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOOR LANE, EC2Y 9BA.
370
39
£ 101,800 /yr
69%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2Y 9BA 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
EC2Y 9BA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 38% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £670k. Property prices are trending down 60.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC2Y 9BA. The average age is 38.9. 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
£ 670,000
27 sales · Mean £ 818,611
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EC2Y 9BA are high at 143 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
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
New Regent's College
The Aldgate School
St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
825 nearby- Bodean's0.9 km
- Cinquecento Pizzeria1.0 km
- Bangers London0.9 km
- Best Mangal Kebab and Cafe Bar0.8 km
- Blacklock0.9 km
- + 820 more
Retailers - Other
127 nearby- Co-operative0.8 km
- Donught Time Old Street0.8 km
- Food Express Ltd, t/a Food Express0.8 km
- Trapeze0.8 km
- Canzon Europe S.A0.8 km
- + 122 more
Pub, NightClub
175 nearby- Canvas Bar0.8 km
- The Barley Mow1.0 km
- The Bricklayers Arms1.0 km
- Love's Company0.7 km
- Core0.8 km
- + 170 more
Supermarkets
35 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
- + 30 more
Takeaway Shop
261 nearby- Butchies0.9 km
- Chicken Cottage0.7 km
- Halo Burger LTD0.8 km
- Hunger Cure Fish and Chip Kebab0.8 km
- Goswell Best Charcoal Grill0.9 km
- + 256 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
22 nearby- Travelodge Hotel0.4 km
- M by Montcalm Hotel0.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express London City0.9 km
- Malmaison Hotel0.7 km
- Premier Inn London (City) Old Street0.9 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moorgate0.1 km
- Old Street0.7 km
- London Liverpool Street0.7 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 Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EC2Y9BA · Data under Open Government Licence