EC2M 1QS is a lively urban neighbourhood on Old Broad Street, 0.1km from Bishopsgate 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 1QS 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 1QS are sourced from Output Area E00166755 (shared with 2323 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD BROAD STREET, EC2M 1QS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD BROAD STREET, EC2M 1QS.
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32
£ 101,800 /yr
76%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2M 1QS 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. EC2M 1QS 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC2M 1QS. 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
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 EC2M 1QS 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.
school Local Schools
The Aldgate School
Christ Church CofE School
Canon Barnett Primary School
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School
Central Foundation Boys' School
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
143 nearby- Bisou Cafe0.9 km
- Co-operative1.0 km
- Trapeze1.0 km
- Brick Lane Souvenirs Ltd1.0 km
- Sweet Express0.7 km
- + 138 more
Restaurant, Cafe
940 nearby- Acai Berry0.9 km
- Argentinian Grill0.9 km
- B'Acino0.7 km
- Black Sheep Coffee0.8 km
- Coqfighter0.9 km
- + 935 more
Takeaway Shop
311 nearby- Black Bear Burger0.9 km
- Coffeestudio Shoreditch0.8 km
- Exmouth Coffee Co.0.9 km
- High Grade0.9 km
- Htein Lin1.0 km
- + 306 more
Pub, NightClub
213 nearby- 93 Feet East1.0 km
- Exit Bar1.0 km
- The Pride Of Spitalfields0.9 km
- Liberty Bounds0.8 km
- Munich Cricket Club0.7 km
- + 208 more
Supermarkets
36 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
27 nearby- Hub by Premier Inn Restaurant0.8 km
- Canopy By Hilton London City0.7 km
- Travelodge Hotel0.7 km
- Ibis London City Hotel Restaurant/Bar0.7 km
- Cheval1.0 km
- + 22 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Liverpool Street0.2 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 Station0.1 km
- Liverpool Street Underground Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: EC2M1QS · Data under Open Government Licence