EC2A 2DQ is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.5km from Shoreditch (St. Leonard Shoreditch) in Hackney. Administratively it sits within Hoxton East & Shoreditch ward and the Hackney South and Shoreditch constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hackney. Employment levels are high (67% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (445 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC2A 2DQ are sourced from Output Area E00183853 (shared with 102 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC2A 2DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC2A 2DQ.
290
30
£ 0 /yr
78%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2A 2DQ 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
High employment, young population. EC2A 2DQ combines 78% economic activity with a 30-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC2A 2DQ. The average age is 29.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EC2A 2DQ are high at 445 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 Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School
Virginia Primary School
Christ Church CofE School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
The Aldgate School
Columbia Market Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
150 nearby- 93 Feet East0.7 km
- Exit Bar0.7 km
- Devonshire Terrace0.6 km
- The Culpeper0.9 km
- Astronomer0.5 km
- + 145 more
Restaurant, Cafe
895 nearby- 24 KARAK0.8 km
- Coffee Matters0.9 km
- Dark Sugars Chocolates0.8 km
- E1 Fancy Ltd, Taste of Thai, Fancy Thai & Thai Lane0.8 km
- The Monsoon0.8 km
- + 890 more
Takeaway Shop
255 nearby- High Grade0.7 km
- Htein Lin0.7 km
- 88 Wood Street Coffee Shop1.0 km
- Ji The Chicken Shop, Fries Chicken, Fries Cooked Rice, Cooked Noodles0.7 km
- Sushi Masuta Ltd0.8 km
- + 250 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
21 nearby- Ibis London City Hotel Restaurant/Bar0.9 km
- Point a Hotels Liverpool Street Restaurant0.4 km
- The Montcalm Royal London House0.2 km
- Z Shoreditch0.7 km
- Andaz Hotel0.5 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
25 nearby- Co-operative0.7 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- + 20 more
Retailers - Other
138 nearby- Alhikma Ltd0.7 km
- D. Confectioners0.3 km
- Truparadise0.5 km
- Utopia Drinks London0.3 km
- AM 2 PM Convenience Store0.8 km
- + 133 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Liverpool Street0.5 km
- Shoreditch High Street0.5 km
- Old Street0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Liverpool Street Underground Station0.4 km
- Liverpool Street Underground Station0.4 km
- London Liverpool Street Rail Station0.4 km
- Liverpool Street Underground Station0.5 km
- Moorgate Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: EC2A2DQ · Data under Open Government Licence