EC2M 2AN is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.4km from Bishopsgate in City and County of the City of London. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Walbrook ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
Within the EC2M 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 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 (449 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC2M 2AN are sourced from Output Area E00166755 (shared with 2323 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC2M 2AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC2M 2AN.
345
32
£ 101,800 /yr
76%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2M 2AN 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
With 76% economic activity and an average age of 32, EC2M 2AN is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. 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 2AN. 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 2AN are high at 449 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
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
Central Foundation Boys' School
The Aldgate School
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Christ Church CofE School
Canon Barnett Primary School
St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
158 nearby- Co-operative0.7 km
- Donught Time Old Street0.8 km
- Food Express Ltd, t/a Food Express0.7 km
- Prufrock Cafe Ltd0.9 km
- Trapeze0.7 km
- + 153 more
Pub, NightClub
197 nearby- Bar Kick0.9 km
- Canvas Bar0.8 km
- The Barley Mow0.8 km
- The Bricklayers Arms0.8 km
- Love's Company0.8 km
- + 192 more
Restaurant, Cafe
998 nearby- AIDA0.9 km
- Bangers London0.8 km
- Best Mangal Kebab and Cafe Bar0.7 km
- Blacklock0.8 km
- Bottega Prelibato0.8 km
- + 993 more
Takeaway Shop
323 nearby- Butchies0.8 km
- Chicken Cottage0.8 km
- Halo Burger LTD0.7 km
- Hunger Cure Fish and Chip Kebab0.8 km
- Black Bear Burger0.8 km
- + 318 more
Supermarkets
34 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.6 km
- Amazon Fresh Store, Unit 10.8 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food1.0 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
23 nearby- Holiday Inn Express London City0.8 km
- Travelodge Hotel0.4 km
- Apex Hotel0.4 km
- Point a Hotels Liverpool Street Restaurant0.6 km
- Ibis London City Hotel Restaurant/Bar0.9 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moorgate0.4 km
- London Liverpool Street0.4 km
- Old Street0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Moorgate Underground Station0.2 km
- Moorgate Underground Station0.2 km
- Liverpool Street Underground Station0.2 km
- Liverpool Street Underground Station0.2 km
- Liverpool Street Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EC2M2AN · Data under Open Government Licence