EC2Y 8AG is an active urban area on Bridgewater Square, 0.3km from Aldersgate 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, EC2Y 8AG offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 113 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £800k.
Census 2021 statistics for EC2Y 8AG are sourced from Output Area E00190445 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRIDGEWATER SQUARE, EC2Y 8AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGEWATER SQUARE, EC2Y 8AG.
150
43
£ 101,800 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2Y 8AG 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EC2Y 8AG spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £800k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC2Y 8AG. The average age is 43.3. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 741,250
2 sales · Mean £ 741,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EC2Y 8AG is above average at 113 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. 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
Central Foundation Boys' School
Moreland Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
The ArtsXchange
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
119 nearby- Sun Star Express0.8 km
- The Co-operative Food Store1.0 km
- Donught Time Old Street0.9 km
- Food Express Ltd, t/a Food Express1.0 km
- Trapeze1.0 km
- + 114 more
Pub, NightClub
133 nearby- Britannia Public House0.7 km
- The Horseshoe Public House0.8 km
- Canvas Bar0.9 km
- Love's Company0.8 km
- The Peasant0.8 km
- + 128 more
Restaurant, Cafe
589 nearby- Cafe Arena0.8 km
- Krapow!0.9 km
- Three Crowns0.9 km
- Boukis Grill0.7 km
- Daisy0.7 km
- + 584 more
Takeaway Shop
228 nearby- Barbican Pizza0.7 km
- Chicken Diner0.7 km
- Buy & Bite0.9 km
- Silvios0.9 km
- Bap Foods Limited0.3 km
- + 223 more
Supermarkets
30 nearby- Lily Maila0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Co-Op0.7 km
- Tesco Metro0.9 km
- + 25 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
15 nearby- South Place Hotel0.7 km
- Malmaison Hotel0.3 km
- Travelodge Hotel0.6 km
- M by Montcalm Hotel0.9 km
- The Bryson Hotel0.9 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moorgate0.5 km
- Farringdon0.6 km
- Old Street0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Barbican Underground Station0.2 km
- Barbican Underground Station0.2 km
- Barbican Underground Station0.2 km
- Barbican Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EC2Y8AG · Data under Open Government Licence