EC2Y 8BX 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 8BX offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 64% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 122 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £830k, 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 8BX are sourced from Output Area E00000005 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARBICAN, EC2Y 8BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARBICAN, EC2Y 8BX.
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49
£ 101,800 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2Y 8BX 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 8BX's low deprivation rank, 64% ownership, and £830k 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 £830k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC2Y 8BX. The average age is 48.9. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 830,000
19 sales · Mean £ 868,596
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EC2Y 8BX is above average at 122 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and shoplifting. 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
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Central Foundation Boys' School
Moreland Primary School
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
150 nearby- Britannia Public House0.8 km
- The Horseshoe Public House0.9 km
- Love's Company1.0 km
- The Peasant0.9 km
- Sink Pong0.9 km
- + 145 more
Restaurant, Cafe
620 nearby- Boukis Grill0.8 km
- Daisy0.8 km
- Honest Burgers1.0 km
- La Banh Mi0.8 km
- The Phoenix Takeaway0.8 km
- + 615 more
Takeaway Shop
235 nearby- Barbican Pizza0.9 km
- Chicken Diner0.8 km
- Bap Foods Limited0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Chicken Cottage1.0 km
- + 230 more
Supermarkets
33 nearby- Lily Maila0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
- Co-Op0.6 km
- + 28 more
Retailers - Other
118 nearby- Bannatyne's Health Club1.0 km
- Charbonnel Et Walker0.9 km
- Superdrug, Unit 21.0 km
- Sweetie Plus1.0 km
- Konditor0.7 km
- + 113 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
15 nearby- South Place Hotel0.7 km
- Malmaison Hotel0.3 km
- Travelodge Hotel0.8 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
- The Bryson Hotel0.9 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 Station0.1 km
- Barbican Underground Station0.1 km
- Barbican Underground Station0.1 km
- St. Paul's Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: EC2Y8BX · Data under Open Government Licence