EC2Y 5JA is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.2km from Cripplegate 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, EC2Y 5JA offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 (311 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC2Y 5JA are sourced from Output Area E00166755 (shared with 2323 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC2Y 5JA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC2Y 5JA.
345
32
£ 101,800 /yr
76%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2Y 5JA 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
With 76% economic activity and an average age of 32, EC2Y 5JA is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. 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 EC2Y 5JA. 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 EC2Y 5JA are high at 311 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and shoplifting. 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
Central Foundation Boys' School
The Aldgate School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
Christ Church CofE School
Canon Barnett Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
127 nearby- Sun Star Express1.0 km
- Canzon Europe S.A1.0 km
- D. Confectioners0.9 km
- Utopia Drinks London0.9 km
- Funky Cellar1.0 km
- + 122 more
Restaurant, Cafe
869 nearby- Cafe Arena1.0 km
- itsu ltd0.9 km
- KOKODOO0.8 km
- Manteca Restaurant0.9 km
- Oklava0.9 km
- + 864 more
Pub, NightClub
201 nearby- The Old Blue Last1.0 km
- Kirin1.0 km
- The Bell Public House0.7 km
- The Bolthole0.7 km
- The Ship Public House0.8 km
- + 196 more
Takeaway Shop
301 nearby- Buy & Bite0.8 km
- Silvios0.8 km
- Bap Foods Limited0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Salt Shed1.0 km
- + 296 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
18 nearby- Premier Inn1.0 km
- Mondrian Shoreditch0.9 km
- Batty Langley's Hotel Kitchen0.9 km
- Apex Hotel0.2 km
- South Place Hotel0.2 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
35 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- + 30 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moorgate0.1 km
- London Liverpool Street0.6 km
- London Cannon Street0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Moorgate Underground Station0.1 km
- Moorgate Rail Station0.1 km
- Moorgate Rail Station0.1 km
- Moorgate Underground Station0.1 km
- Moorgate Underground Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: EC2Y5JA · Data under Open Government Licence