EC2Y 8DA is a well-regarded residential area located 0.2km from Aldersgate in City and County of the City of London. Administratively it sits within Cripplegate ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in EC2Y, EC2Y 8DA offers 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 112 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 8DA are sourced from Output Area E00000018 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC2Y 8DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC2Y 8DA.
248
49
£ 101,800 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2Y 8DA 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 8DA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 64% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC2Y 8DA. 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 8DA is above average at 112 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
The Aldgate School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
110 nearby- Donught Time Old Street1.0 km
- Bannatyne's Health Club0.8 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Charbonnel Et Walker0.7 km
- Superdrug, Unit 20.8 km
- + 105 more
Pub, NightClub
176 nearby- Canvas Bar1.0 km
- Love's Company0.9 km
- XOYO1.0 km
- Back To Mine0.9 km
- Sink Pong0.8 km
- + 171 more
Restaurant, Cafe
698 nearby- Le Bab1.0 km
- T41.0 km
- The Sushi Co - Shoreditch0.9 km
- Aburi Japanese Restaurant0.9 km
- BrewDog Big Smoke0.9 km
- + 693 more
Supermarkets
36 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Lily Maila0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
240 nearby- Chicken Cottage1.0 km
- Goswell Best Charcoal Grill0.9 km
- Buy & Bite0.9 km
- Silvios0.9 km
- Bap Foods Limited0.6 km
- + 235 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
16 nearby- The Rookery0.6 km
- The Zetter Hotel0.8 km
- South Place Hotel0.5 km
- Malmaison Hotel0.5 km
- Travelodge Hotel0.7 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moorgate0.3 km
- Farringdon0.8 km
- City Thameslink0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Barbican Rail Station0.3 km
- Moorgate Underground Station0.3 km
- Moorgate Underground Station0.3 km
- Barbican Underground Station0.3 km
- Barbican Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EC2Y8DA · Data under Open Government Licence