Postcode Analysis City of London, London

EC2V 7AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC2V 7AF.

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Population

346

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 101,800 /yr

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Employed

68%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EC2V 7AF 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

EC2V 7AF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 7AF is a well-regarded residential area located 0.2km from Cripplegate in City and County of the City of London. Administratively it sits within Cripplegate ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

For renters and young professionals, EC2V 7AF offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (57% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (236 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for EC2V 7AF are sourced from Output Area E00000021 (shared with 240 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 7AF. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.7%
Asian / British Asian13.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

68%Active
FT: 57%
Unemployed: 1%
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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 7AF are high at 236 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.

Shoplifting341
Other theft310
Violence and sexual offences165
Theft from the person145
Bicycle theft74

school Local Schools

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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils0.6 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.7 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils1.0 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils1.1 km
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Central Foundation Boys' School

Outstanding1047 pupils1.1 km
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The Aldgate School

Outstanding277 pupils1.2 km
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St Alban's Church of England Primary School

Good213 pupils1.2 km
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Moreland Primary School

Good411 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

700 nearby
  • BaxterStorey Ltd0.9 km
  • Cru Kafe1.0 km
  • Fora1.0 km
  • Posh Burger Co.0.9 km
  • Tayer & Elementary0.9 km
  • + 695 more
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Pub, NightClub

178 nearby
  • All Bar One0.6 km
  • Two Brewers Public House0.6 km
  • 23 Paul Street1.0 km
  • The Windmill Public House0.9 km
  • Karaoke Box0.6 km
  • + 173 more
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Supermarkets

33 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.6 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food Unit 10.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • + 28 more
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Takeaway Shop

241 nearby
  • Burrito Kitchen @ Tesco Metro0.4 km
  • Caffe Nero0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • Garbanzos Falafel & Hummus Bar0.3 km
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • + 236 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

16 nearby
  • South Place Hotel0.6 km
  • Malmaison Hotel0.6 km
  • Apex Hotel0.4 km
  • Premier Inn0.9 km
  • YOTEL London Clerkenwell1.0 km
  • + 11 more
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Retailers - Other

107 nearby
  • Doufu0.9 km
  • H V Kingsley0.9 km
  • Holland And Barrett0.7 km
  • Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
  • Flying Tiger Copenhagen0.9 km
  • + 102 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Moorgate0.3 km
  • City Thameslink0.7 km
  • London Cannon Street0.7 km

Bus Stops

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