Postcode Analysis City of London, London

BRANDON MEWS, EC2Y 8BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRANDON MEWS, EC2Y 8BE.

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Population

248

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 101,800 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EC2Y 8BE 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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1/10
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10/10
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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. EC2Y 8BE's low deprivation rank, 64% ownership, and £1.2M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £1.2M.

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

EC2Y 8BE is a well-regarded residential area on Brandon Mews, 0.2km from Cripplegate in City and County of the City of London. Administratively it sits within Cripplegate ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

For serious buyers, EC2Y 8BE is 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. During the day, high status management and administration, especially public sector. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 64% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 125 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £1.2M. 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 8BE are sourced from Output Area E00000018 (shared with 33 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 8BE. 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

White / British82.3%
Asian / British Asian9.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed8.1%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 1,107,500

6 sales · Mean £ 1,128,583

Terraced

£ 943,980

2 sales · Mean £ 943,980

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

Crime around EC2Y 8BE is above average at 125 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.

Other theft200
Drugs144
Violence and sexual offences137
Shoplifting127
Theft from the person106

school Local Schools

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Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils0.3 km
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City of London Primary Academy, Islington

Outstanding222 pupils0.6 km
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Central Foundation Boys' School

Outstanding1047 pupils0.8 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils0.8 km
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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

Good214 pupils0.9 km
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The Aldgate School

Outstanding277 pupils1.1 km
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New Regent's College

Good53 pupils1.2 km
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Moreland Primary School

Good411 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

119 nearby
  • Co-operative1.0 km
  • Donught Time Old Street0.9 km
  • Food Express Ltd, t/a Food Express0.9 km
  • Trapeze0.9 km
  • Canzon Europe S.A0.9 km
  • + 114 more
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Pub, NightClub

181 nearby
  • Canvas Bar0.9 km
  • Love's Company0.8 km
  • XOYO0.8 km
  • The Old Blue Last1.0 km
  • Enoteca Super Tuscan1.0 km
  • + 176 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

794 nearby
  • Bangers London1.0 km
  • Best Mangal Kebab and Cafe Bar0.9 km
  • Le Bab0.9 km
  • Panda fresh0.9 km
  • T40.9 km
  • + 789 more
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Supermarkets

33 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.8 km
  • + 28 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

263 nearby
  • Chicken Cottage0.9 km
  • Halo Burger LTD0.9 km
  • Hunger Cure Fish and Chip Kebab0.9 km
  • Goswell Best Charcoal Grill1.0 km
  • Buy & Bite0.8 km
  • + 258 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

18 nearby
  • Travelodge Hotel0.5 km
  • South Place Hotel0.3 km
  • The Rookery0.8 km
  • The Zetter Hotel1.0 km
  • Malmaison Hotel0.6 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Moorgate0.1 km
  • Old Street0.8 km
  • London Liverpool Street0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Moorgate Underground Station0.1 km
  • Moorgate Underground Station0.2 km
  • Moorgate Rail Station0.2 km
  • Moorgate Rail Station0.2 km
  • Moorgate Underground Station0.2 km