EC2Y 8BT is a well-regarded residential area on Barbican, 0.1km from Aldersgate in City and County of the City of London. Administratively it sits within Aldersgate ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in EC2Y, EC2Y 8BT offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 62% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 137 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £907k, up 0.7% year-on-year. 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 8BT are sourced from Output Area E00190429 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARBICAN, EC2Y 8BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARBICAN, EC2Y 8BT.
281
48
£ 101,800 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2Y 8BT 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
EC2Y 8BT is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £907k, 62% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £907k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC2Y 8BT. The average age is 47.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 870,000
37 sales · Mean £ 864,943
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EC2Y 8BT is above average at 137 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
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Moreland Primary School
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
156 nearby- Britannia Public House0.9 km
- The Horseshoe Public House0.9 km
- Love's Company1.0 km
- The Peasant0.9 km
- Back To Mine1.0 km
- + 151 more
Restaurant, Cafe
631 nearby- Boukis Grill0.9 km
- Daisy0.9 km
- La Banh Mi0.9 km
- The Phoenix Takeaway0.9 km
- Biryani Guys0.5 km
- + 626 more
Takeaway Shop
254 nearby- Barbican Pizza0.9 km
- Chicken Diner0.9 km
- Bap Foods Limited0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Goswell Best Charcoal Grill0.8 km
- + 249 more
Supermarkets
34 nearby- Lily Maila0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food1.0 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
- + 29 more
Retailers - Other
119 nearby- Bannatyne's Health Club0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
- Charbonnel Et Walker0.9 km
- Superdrug, Unit 20.9 km
- Sweetie Plus0.9 km
- + 114 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
15 nearby- South Place Hotel0.7 km
- Malmaison Hotel0.4 km
- Travelodge Hotel0.8 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
- The Bryson Hotel1.0 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moorgate0.4 km
- Farringdon0.6 km
- City Thameslink0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Barbican Rail Station0.1 km
- Barbican Underground Station0.2 km
- Barbican Underground Station0.2 km
- Barbican Underground Station0.2 km
- Moorgate Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: EC2Y8BT · Data under Open Government Licence