EC2Y 8DN is a well-regarded residential area on Barbican, 0.2km 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 8DN offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 63% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 102 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £927k, up 2.7% 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 8DN are sourced from Output Area E00190433 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARBICAN, EC2Y 8DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARBICAN, EC2Y 8DN.
228
49
£ 101,800 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2Y 8DN 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 8DN's low deprivation rank, 63% ownership, and £927k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £927k. Property prices are trending up 2.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC2Y 8DN. 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
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
£ 880,000
33 sales · Mean £ 900,424
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EC2Y 8DN is above average at 102 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
Moreland Primary School
St Alban's Church of England Primary School
The ArtsXchange
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
114 nearby- Sun Star Express0.9 km
- Donught Time Old Street0.9 km
- Bannatyne's Health Club0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
- Charbonnel Et Walker0.8 km
- + 109 more
Pub, NightClub
151 nearby- Britannia Public House0.8 km
- The Horseshoe Public House0.9 km
- Canvas Bar1.0 km
- Love's Company0.9 km
- The Peasant0.9 km
- + 146 more
Restaurant, Cafe
627 nearby- Cafe Arena0.9 km
- Krapow!1.0 km
- Three Crowns1.0 km
- Boukis Grill0.8 km
- Daisy0.8 km
- + 622 more
Takeaway Shop
220 nearby- Barbican Pizza0.8 km
- Chicken Diner0.8 km
- Buy & Bite0.9 km
- Silvios0.9 km
- Bap Foods Limited0.5 km
- + 215 more
Supermarkets
32 nearby- Lily Maila0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
- Co-Op0.6 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- South Place Hotel0.6 km
- Malmaison Hotel0.4 km
- Travelodge Hotel0.7 km
- The Rookery0.5 km
- The Zetter Hotel0.7 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moorgate0.4 km
- Farringdon0.7 km
- Old Street0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Barbican Rail Station0.2 km
- Barbican Underground Station0.2 km
- Barbican Underground Station0.2 km
- Barbican Underground Station0.2 km
- Moorgate Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EC2Y8DN · Data under Open Government Licence