Postcode Analysis City of London, London

BRIDGEWATER SQUARE, EC2Y 8AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGEWATER SQUARE, EC2Y 8AH.

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Population

150

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 101,800 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EC2Y 8AH 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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. EC2Y 8AH spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 3.6% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EC2Y 8AH is a mixed residential area on Bridgewater Square, 0.3km from Charterhouse in City and County of the City of London. Administratively it sits within Cripplegate ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 106 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £650k, down 3.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for EC2Y 8AH are sourced from Output Area E00190445 (shared with 8 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 EC2Y 8AH. 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

White / British78.9%
Asian / British Asian12.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed8.2%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 52%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

£ 655,000

14 sales · Mean £ 651,027

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around EC2Y 8AH is above average at 106 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.

Other theft221
Violence and sexual offences180
Drugs160
Theft from the person157
Anti-social behaviour127

school Local Schools

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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils0.2 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.2 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.5 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils0.6 km
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Central Foundation Boys' School

Outstanding1047 pupils0.8 km
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Moreland Primary School

Good411 pupils0.9 km
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The ArtsXchange

Good82 pupils1.0 km
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Hugh Myddelton Primary School

Outstanding492 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

129 nearby
  • The Betsey Trotwood0.9 km
  • Bounce1.0 km
  • Sir Christopher Hatton1.0 km
  • Crown Tavern Public House0.7 km
  • Q Shoreditch0.8 km
  • + 124 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

573 nearby
  • Black Sheep Coffee0.9 km
  • Maki Kazzo / Chicky Wings / Mew Pow1.0 km
  • Sanjugo Shoreditch1.0 km
  • Bartlett Mitchell0.7 km
  • Breddos0.4 km
  • + 568 more
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Retailers - Other

121 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food Store0.9 km
  • MS City Store1.0 km
  • Boots The Chemist Ltd1.0 km
  • D. Confectioners1.0 km
  • Utopia Drinks London0.9 km
  • + 116 more
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Supermarkets

29 nearby
  • Sainsburys1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • + 24 more
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Takeaway Shop

214 nearby
  • Banging Beigels1.0 km
  • BRAZILIAN EMPIRE LTD/Com Amor Street Food1.0 km
  • Chick1.0 km
  • Daddy Donkey Mexican Grill1.0 km
  • El Jugo1.0 km
  • + 209 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

16 nearby
  • Apex Hotel0.8 km
  • M by Montcalm Hotel0.9 km
  • The Bryson Hotel0.9 km
  • YOTEL London Clerkenwell0.6 km
  • Z Shoreditch0.8 km
  • + 11 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