Postcode Analysis City of London, London

EC2V 5AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC2V 5AA.

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Population

391

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 101,800 /yr

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Employed

81%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EC2V 5AA 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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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EC2V 5AA spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

EC2V 5AA is an active urban area located 0.1km from City of London 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, EC2V 5AA offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of City of London. Employment levels are high (70% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (488 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC2V 5AA are sourced from Output Area E00166757 (shared with 724 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 EC2V 5AA. The average age is 35.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British62.6%
Asian / British Asian26.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed10.6%

Economic Activity

81%Active
FT: 70%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 EC2V 5AA are high at 488 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting381
Other theft358
Violence and sexual offences200
Theft from the person177
Drugs94

school Local Schools

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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils0.7 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.9 km
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The Aldgate School

Outstanding277 pupils1.1 km
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Central Foundation Boys' School

Outstanding1047 pupils1.2 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils1.2 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils1.2 km
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The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie

Outstanding215 pupils1.3 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

189 nearby
  • City Of London Distillery0.9 km
  • Club X - 3 Leonardo Royal Hotel0.6 km
  • El Vino Co Ltd0.9 km
  • Goodman City Ltd0.2 km
  • Magpie & Stump0.7 km
  • + 184 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

716 nearby
  • Baxterstorey, Goldman Sachs0.9 km
  • Coco Di Mama0.9 km
  • Lahmacino0.9 km
  • Paris Grill0.9 km
  • Pret A Manger0.8 km
  • + 711 more
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Takeaway Shop

252 nearby
  • Eat Viet1.0 km
  • Itsu1.0 km
  • Bap Foods Limited1.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Acai Berry The Amazon Boost0.4 km
  • + 247 more
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Retailers - Other

106 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.2 km
  • News Box Kiosk0.3 km
  • St Swithins Wine Shop0.4 km
  • Sweet Box & Gifts0.7 km
  • + 101 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

15 nearby
  • Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Pauls0.6 km
  • The Ned0.2 km
  • Andaz Hotel0.8 km
  • Pan Pacific Hotel & Plaza0.9 km
  • Travelodge Hotel0.9 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

31 nearby
  • Co-Operative Food0.3 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • + 26 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Moorgate0.4 km
  • London Cannon Street0.6 km
  • City Thameslink0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Bank Underground Station0.3 km
  • Bank Underground Station0.3 km
  • Bank Underground Station0.3 km
  • Bank Underground Station0.4 km
  • St. Paul's Underground Station0.4 km