EC2A 2DH is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.4km from Old Street in Hackney. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Hoxton East & Shoreditch ward and the Hackney South and Shoreditch constituency.
EC2A 2DH is a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a global business zone — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hackney. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (308 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC2A 2DH are sourced from Output Area E00008834 (shared with 211 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC2A 2DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC2A 2DH.
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30
£ 0 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2A 2DH 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
EC2A 2DH is a high-turnover rental hub — with 76% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC2A 2DH. The average age is 30.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EC2A 2DH are high at 308 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Central Foundation Boys' School
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
St Luke's CofE Primary School
St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
New Regent's College
Virginia Primary School
St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
138 nearby- A-Z Grocers0.8 km
- Canzon Europe S.A0.4 km
- Hotel Chocolat Kiosk 010.4 km
- Alhikma Ltd0.8 km
- D. Confectioners0.3 km
- + 133 more
Pub, NightClub
145 nearby- Ninetyeight Bar and Lounge0.5 km
- Q Shoreditch0.3 km
- The Angel Public House0.4 km
- Redchurch0.9 km
- XOYO0.4 km
- + 140 more
Restaurant, Cafe
887 nearby- Airmid Staffing Limited0.3 km
- Airmid Staffing Limited0.3 km
- Amboora0.4 km
- Caffe Cinnamon Cinnamon Coffee0.4 km
- E1 Hospitality Solutions Ltd0.4 km
- + 882 more
Supermarkets
24 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- M&S Simply Food0.4 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
257 nearby- Calm Indian Cow0.3 km
- Pizza Tribe0.3 km
- Pret A Manger0.6 km
- Wingman Restaurants LTD0.3 km
- Jolene Redchurch Street0.8 km
- + 252 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
20 nearby- Premier Inn London (City) Old Street0.7 km
- Point a Hotels Liverpool Street Restaurant0.5 km
- Batty Langley's Hotel Kitchen0.5 km
- The Montcalm Royal London House0.1 km
- Nobu Hotel Shoreditch0.4 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Old Street0.5 km
- Moorgate0.6 km
- London Liverpool Street0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Old Street Underground Station0.4 km
- Moorgate Underground Station0.4 km
- Moorgate Underground Station0.4 km
- Liverpool Street Underground Station0.5 km
- Liverpool Street Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: EC2A2DH · Data under Open Government Licence