EC2A 4ES is a lively urban neighbourhood on Crown Place, 0.5km from Bishopsgate 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.
Within the EC2A district, this postcode is characterised by a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 (390 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC2A 4ES are sourced from Output Area E00008834 (shared with 211 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROWN PLACE, EC2A 4ES House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROWN PLACE, EC2A 4ES.
449
30
£ 0 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2A 4ES 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
At 76% private renter occupancy, EC2A 4ES is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. 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 4ES. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EC2A 4ES are high at 390 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
Central Foundation Boys' School
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
The Aldgate School
Christ Church CofE School
St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Virginia Primary School
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
145 nearby- Co-operative0.6 km
- Donught Time Old Street0.6 km
- Food Express Ltd, t/a Food Express0.6 km
- Prufrock Cafe Ltd0.7 km
- Trapeze0.6 km
- + 140 more
Pub, NightClub
168 nearby- Bar Kick0.7 km
- Canvas Bar0.6 km
- The Barley Mow0.6 km
- The Bricklayers Arms0.6 km
- Love's Company0.7 km
- + 163 more
Restaurant, Cafe
935 nearby- AIDA0.7 km
- Bangers London0.6 km
- Best Mangal Kebab and Cafe Bar0.6 km
- Blacklock0.6 km
- Bottega Prelibato0.6 km
- + 930 more
Takeaway Shop
278 nearby- Butchies0.6 km
- Chicken Cottage0.7 km
- Halo Burger LTD0.6 km
- Hunger Cure Fish and Chip Kebab0.6 km
- Chang's Noodle Hub, Sushi Unagi, Rollin' Rolls Sushi1.0 km
- + 273 more
Supermarkets
26 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- The Co-Operative Food Group0.7 km
- Co-operative0.6 km
- Co-Op0.7 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
22 nearby- Holiday Inn Express London City0.7 km
- Citizenm London Shoreditch0.5 km
- CourtHouse Hotel Shoreditch0.8 km
- Mondrian Shoreditch0.4 km
- Point a Hotels Liverpool Street Restaurant0.4 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Liverpool Street0.4 km
- Moorgate0.5 km
- Shoreditch High Street0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Liverpool Street Underground Station0.3 km
- Liverpool Street Underground Station0.3 km
- London Liverpool Street Rail Station0.3 km
- Liverpool Street Underground Station0.4 km
- Moorgate Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EC2A4ES · Data under Open Government Licence