Postcode Analysis Hackney, London

EC2A 2DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC2A 2DH.

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Population

449

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British63.4%
Asian / British Asian25.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed8.7%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Theft from the person416
Other theft319
Violence and sexual offences285
Drugs189
Anti-social behaviour175

school Local Schools

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Central Foundation Boys' School

Outstanding1047 pupils0.4 km
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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils0.6 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils0.7 km
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St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils0.8 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.8 km
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New Regent's College

Good53 pupils0.9 km
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Virginia Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.9 km
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St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School

Outstanding320 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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

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
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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
fastfood

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
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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