EC2Y 8BB is a well-regarded residential area located 0.2km from Aldersgate in City and County of the City of London. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Cripplegate ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
The people who live in EC2Y 8BB are typical of a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Outside of residential hours, high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 111 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 8BB are sourced from Output Area E00000018 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC2Y 8BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC2Y 8BB.
248
49
£ 101,800 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2Y 8BB 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. EC2Y 8BB's low deprivation rank, 64% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. 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 8BB. The average age is 49.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EC2Y 8BB is above average at 111 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and drugs. 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
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Moreland Primary School
New Regent's College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
107 nearby- Sun Star Express0.9 km
- Boots The Chemist Ltd1.0 km
- Barbican Fruiterers0.4 km
- Chaadao Tea & Matcha1.0 km
- Nelhart News0.3 km
- + 102 more
Pub, NightClub
167 nearby- Britannia Public House0.9 km
- 23 Paul Street0.8 km
- The Windmill Public House0.7 km
- The Bell Public House1.0 km
- The Bolthole1.0 km
- + 162 more
Restaurant, Cafe
666 nearby- Cafe Arena0.9 km
- Boukis Grill0.9 km
- Daisy0.9 km
- Honest Burgers1.0 km
- La Banh Mi0.9 km
- + 661 more
Takeaway Shop
222 nearby- Barbican Pizza0.9 km
- Chicken Diner0.9 km
- Buy & Bite0.9 km
- Silvios0.9 km
- Bap Foods Limited0.6 km
- + 217 more
Supermarkets
37 nearby- Lily Maila0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food Unit 10.9 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
- Sainsburys1.0 km
- + 32 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
15 nearby- South Place Hotel0.6 km
- Travelodge Hotel0.7 km
- The Rookery0.6 km
- The Zetter Hotel0.8 km
- Malmaison Hotel0.4 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moorgate0.3 km
- Farringdon0.7 km
- City Thameslink0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Barbican Rail Station0.2 km
- Barbican Underground Station0.3 km
- Barbican Underground Station0.3 km
- Barbican Underground Station0.3 km
- Moorgate Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EC2Y8BB · Data under Open Government Licence