EC2Y 5DN is a well-regarded residential area located 0.1km from Aldersgate in City and County of the City of London. Administratively it sits within Aldersgate ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
For renters and young professionals, EC2Y 5DN 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 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 66% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (64% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (154 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 EC2Y 5DN are sourced from Output Area E00000007 (shared with 100 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC2Y 5DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC2Y 5DN.
147
39
£ 101,800 /yr
75%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2Y 5DN 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
EC2Y 5DN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 32% 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 EC2Y 5DN. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EC2Y 5DN are high at 154 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
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Central Foundation Boys' School
Moreland Primary School
Christopher Hatton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
639 nearby- Daisy1.0 km
- The Phoenix Takeaway1.0 km
- Biryani Guys0.7 km
- Caffe Nero0.9 km
- Cozzo Caffe e Pizzeria0.7 km
- + 634 more
Takeaway Shop
251 nearby- Chicken Diner1.0 km
- Bap Foods Limited0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Goswell Best Charcoal Grill0.9 km
- Assenheims 560.9 km
- + 246 more
Supermarkets
37 nearby- Lily Maila0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
- Amazon Fresh Store, Unit 11.0 km
- + 32 more
Retailers - Other
115 nearby- Bannatyne's Health Club0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Charbonnel Et Walker0.9 km
- Superdrug, Unit 20.8 km
- Sweetie Plus0.9 km
- + 110 more
Pub, NightClub
157 nearby- Sink Pong1.0 km
- The Flying Horse0.8 km
- Harry's Bar0.9 km
- Jamaica Wine House0.9 km
- The Olde Wine Shades1.0 km
- + 152 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
15 nearby- South Place Hotel0.7 km
- Malmaison Hotel0.4 km
- Apex Temple Court Hotel1.0 km
- Travelodge Hotel0.8 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moorgate0.4 km
- City Thameslink0.6 km
- Farringdon0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Barbican Rail Station0.2 km
- Barbican Underground Station0.3 km
- Barbican Underground Station0.3 km
- Barbican Underground Station0.3 km
- St. Paul's Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EC2Y5DN · Data under Open Government Licence