EC2V 5AY is a lively urban neighbourhood 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 5AY offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 (560 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC2V 5AY are sourced from Output Area E00166755 (shared with 2323 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC2V 5AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC2V 5AY.
345
32
£ 101,800 /yr
76%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2V 5AY 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 5AY is a young, economically active community — 76% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 32, signalling strong graduate retention. 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 EC2V 5AY. 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
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 5AY are high at 560 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
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
741 nearby- Bartlett Mitchell1.0 km
- Chao0.9 km
- The Salad Kitchen1.0 km
- Atalian Servest Food Company0.3 km
- Bartlett Mitchell0.4 km
- + 736 more
Retailers - Other
114 nearby- Just Eat For Business0.8 km
- Kobox City Ltd0.5 km
- Krystals Express0.8 km
- Pulia0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- + 109 more
Pub, NightClub
203 nearby- Dirty Dicks Public House0.9 km
- Little Fable0.9 km
- The Lamb And Trotter0.5 km
- St Brides Foundation1.0 km
- The Old Bell Tavern1.0 km
- + 198 more
Supermarkets
31 nearby- M&S Simply Food0.6 km
- Tesco Metro0.8 km
- Co-Operative Food0.4 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Tesco Metro0.7 km
- + 26 more
Takeaway Shop
259 nearby- CaffE Nero0.6 km
- Fusionend Spices0.3 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Three Uncles0.8 km
- Wasabi Sushi & Bento0.8 km
- + 254 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- The Montcalm Royal London House0.8 km
- Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Pauls0.6 km
- The Ned0.1 km
- Point A Hotel London Shoreditch0.9 km
- Apex Hotel0.2 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moorgate0.4 km
- London Cannon Street0.5 km
- London Liverpool Street0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Bank Underground Station0.2 km
- Bank Underground Station0.2 km
- Bank Underground Station0.3 km
- Bank Underground Station0.3 km
- Bank DLR Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EC2V5AY · Data under Open Government Licence