EC2V 5AE 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 5AE offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (491 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC2V 5AE are sourced from Output Area E00166757 (shared with 724 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC2V 5AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC2V 5AE.
391
36
£ 101,800 /yr
81%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2V 5AE 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
EC2V 5AE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 29% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC2V 5AE. 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
Economic Activity
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 5AE are high at 491 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.
school Local Schools
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
The Aldgate School
Central Foundation Boys' School
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
722 nearby- Bartlett Mitchell1.0 km
- Chao0.9 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- The Salad Kitchen0.9 km
- Aberdeen Asset Management0.3 km
- + 717 more
Pub, NightClub
194 nearby- Core0.3 km
- Dirty Martini0.2 km
- Jamies0.8 km
- London Cocktail Club0.3 km
- Punch Tavern0.9 km
- + 189 more
Takeaway Shop
256 nearby- 88 Wood Street Coffee Shop0.3 km
- Bleecker Burger, Unit E20.3 km
- City Caphe0.1 km
- Deli Box, 1ST & Ground Floor0.2 km
- Ikons Chit Chat Cafe0.4 km
- + 251 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
15 nearby- The Montcalm Royal London House0.8 km
- Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Pauls0.6 km
- The Ned0.2 km
- Andaz Hotel0.8 km
- Pan Pacific Hotel & Plaza0.8 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
109 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- Holland & Barrett0.2 km
- News Box Kiosk0.3 km
- St Swithins Wine Shop0.4 km
- Sweet Box & Gifts0.7 km
- + 104 more
Supermarkets
31 nearby- Co-Operative Food0.4 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Amazon Fresh Store, Unit 10.5 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.5 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.4 km
- + 26 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moorgate0.4 km
- London Cannon Street0.5 km
- City Thameslink0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Bank Underground Station0.3 km
- Bank Underground Station0.3 km
- Bank Underground Station0.3 km
- Bank Underground Station0.3 km
- Bank DLR Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EC2V5AE · Data under Open Government Licence