EC2Y 8DJ is a well-regarded residential area on Barbican, 0.2km from Charterhouse in City and County of the City of London. Administratively it sits within Aldersgate ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
For renters and young professionals, EC2Y 8DJ offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of City of London. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 120 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £492k, up 3.4% 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 8DJ are sourced from Output Area E00166756 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARBICAN, EC2Y 8DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARBICAN, EC2Y 8DJ.
281
38
£ 101,800 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2Y 8DJ 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 8DJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 33% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £492k. Property prices are trending up 3.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC2Y 8DJ. The average age is 37.9. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 500,000
15 sales · Mean £ 547,066
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EC2Y 8DJ is above average at 120 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and theft from the person. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
City of London Primary Academy, Islington
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Moreland Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
Central Foundation Boys' School
Hugh Myddelton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
117 nearby- Sun Star Express0.9 km
- Donught Time Old Street1.0 km
- Charbonnel Et Walker1.0 km
- Konditor0.9 km
- News & Chews0.7 km
- + 112 more
Pub, NightClub
142 nearby- Britannia Public House0.7 km
- The Horseshoe Public House0.8 km
- Canvas Bar1.0 km
- Love's Company0.9 km
- The Peasant0.7 km
- + 137 more
Restaurant, Cafe
585 nearby- Cafe Arena0.9 km
- Krapow!1.0 km
- Three Crowns1.0 km
- Boukis Grill0.7 km
- Daisy0.7 km
- + 580 more
Takeaway Shop
218 nearby- Barbican Pizza0.7 km
- Chicken Diner0.7 km
- Buy & Bite1.0 km
- Silvios1.0 km
- Bap Foods Limited0.4 km
- + 213 more
Supermarkets
29 nearby- Lily Maila0.6 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Co-Op0.7 km
- Tesco Metro0.9 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- South Place Hotel0.8 km
- Malmaison Hotel0.2 km
- Travelodge Hotel0.7 km
- The Bryson Hotel0.8 km
- YOTEL London Clerkenwell0.6 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moorgate0.5 km
- Farringdon0.5 km
- Old Street0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Barbican Underground Station0.1 km
- Barbican Underground Station0.1 km
- Barbican Underground Station0.1 km
- Barbican Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: EC2Y8DJ · Data under Open Government Licence