Postcode Analysis City of London, London

EC2M 1JB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC2M 1JB.

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Population

345

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 101,800 /yr

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Employed

76%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EC2M 1JB 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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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. EC2M 1JB combines 76% economic activity with a 32-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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

EC2M 1JB is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.1km from Broad Street in City and County of the City of London. Administratively it sits within Walbrook ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

For renters and young professionals, EC2M 1JB offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 84% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of City of London. Employment levels are high (64% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (443 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC2M 1JB are sourced from Output Area E00166755 (shared with 2323 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 EC2M 1JB. The average age is 32.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.0%
Asian / British Asian18.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed12.1%

Economic Activity

76%Active
FT: 64%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near EC2M 1JB are high at 443 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.

Other theft460
Violence and sexual offences333
Shoplifting256
Theft from the person199
Public order130

school Local Schools

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The Aldgate School

Outstanding277 pupils0.5 km
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Christ Church CofE School

Good189 pupils0.9 km
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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils0.9 km
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Canon Barnett Primary School

Good229 pupils0.9 km
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Central Foundation Boys' School

Outstanding1047 pupils1.0 km
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English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School

Good207 pupils1.0 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils1.1 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

133 nearby
  • Bisou Cafe0.9 km
  • D. Confectioners0.9 km
  • Utopia Drinks London0.9 km
  • Rediet Newsagent1.0 km
  • A&Y Wines0.9 km
  • + 128 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

918 nearby
  • Acai Berry0.9 km
  • Argentinian Grill0.9 km
  • B'Acino0.8 km
  • Black Sheep Coffee0.8 km
  • Coqfighter0.9 km
  • + 913 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

313 nearby
  • Black Bear Burger0.9 km
  • Coffeestudio Shoreditch0.9 km
  • Buy & Bite0.8 km
  • Silvios0.8 km
  • Zapp1.0 km
  • + 308 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

208 nearby
  • The Old Blue Last0.9 km
  • The Horse And Groom0.7 km
  • All Bar One0.5 km
  • Two Brewers Public House0.9 km
  • The Ten Bells0.7 km
  • + 203 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

26 nearby
  • Mondrian Shoreditch0.8 km
  • Citizenm London Shoreditch0.9 km
  • Batty Langley's Hotel Kitchen0.6 km
  • Premier Inn0.8 km
  • Citizen M Hotel Restaurant0.8 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

37 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.4 km
  • Waitrose0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food Unit 10.3 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.3 km
  • + 32 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Liverpool Street0.3 km
  • Moorgate0.5 km
  • London Fenchurch Street0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Liverpool Street Underground Station0.1 km
  • Liverpool Street Underground Station0.1 km
  • Liverpool Street Underground Station0.1 km
  • Liverpool Street Underground Station0.2 km
  • Liverpool Street Underground Station0.2 km