Postcode Analysis City of London, London

EC2M 2PA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC2M 2PA.

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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 2PA 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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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 76% economic activity and an average age of 32, EC2M 2PA 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.

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

EC2M 2PA is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.4km 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.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 (414 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC2M 2PA 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 2PA. 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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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 2PA are high at 414 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 theft377
Violence and sexual offences335
Shoplifting277
Theft from the person254
Drugs115

school Local Schools

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Central Foundation Boys' School

Outstanding1047 pupils0.6 km
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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils0.7 km
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The Aldgate School

Outstanding277 pupils0.8 km
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Christ Church CofE School

Good189 pupils0.9 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.9 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils0.9 km
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Canon Barnett Primary School

Good229 pupils1.0 km
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St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

154 nearby
  • Amathus Drinks plc0.8 km
  • City Best Wine0.8 km
  • Fresher Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Sun Star Express0.8 km
  • + 149 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

23 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express London City0.8 km
  • M by Montcalm Hotel1.0 km
  • Ibis London City Hotel Restaurant/Bar0.9 km
  • Z Shoreditch0.9 km
  • Citizenm London Shoreditch0.7 km
  • + 18 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

180 nearby
  • Matchbox0.9 km
  • The LightHouse0.9 km
  • Trafik0.9 km
  • Chicago Deep Dish Ltd0.9 km
  • Prince Arthur0.9 km
  • + 175 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

989 nearby
  • Bike Shed Motorcycle Club Ltd0.9 km
  • Black Opium Coffee Shop0.9 km
  • Bounce0.8 km
  • Busaba Eathai Ltd0.8 km
  • Cafe Arena0.8 km
  • + 984 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

304 nearby
  • Artist Cafe0.8 km
  • Keu (Banh Mi Deli)0.8 km
  • Atis0.9 km
  • Buy & Bite0.5 km
  • Silvios0.5 km
  • + 299 more
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Supermarkets

30 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • Co-operative0.6 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.8 km
  • Amazon Fresh Store, Unit 10.8 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
  • + 25 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Liverpool Street0.4 km
  • Moorgate0.4 km
  • Shoreditch High Street0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Liverpool Street Underground Station0.2 km
  • Liverpool Street Underground Station0.2 km
  • Liverpool Street Underground Station0.3 km
  • London Liverpool Street Rail Station0.3 km
  • Moorgate Underground Station0.3 km