EC2Y 8DQ is an active urban area on Barbican, 0.4km 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.
This is a well-established rental postcode — members of this subgroup are likely to be married, and the numbers of households with children are above the group average. adults are more likely to be in the 25 to 44 age group, and older residents are also more prevalent than elsewhere in this group. the subgroup is less ethnically diverse than the group average, with slightly more white ethnic group members, and has more secular attitudes to religion than the group as a whole. residence in the social rented sector is very rare. households in this subgroup are more likely to own multiple cars than those assigned elsewhere in the group. students are relatively less common, although individuals are highly skilled and educated to degree standard. unemployment or part-time work is rare, and many individuals are employed in associate professional, technical, administrative or secretarial occupations. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a global business zone — high status city commuters, mostly in london. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 113 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £535k, up 80.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for EC2Y 8DQ are sourced from Output Area E00190437 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARBICAN, EC2Y 8DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARBICAN, EC2Y 8DQ.
361
48
£ 101,800 /yr
71%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2Y 8DQ 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 8DQ is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £535k. Property prices are trending up 80.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC2Y 8DQ. The average age is 48.4. 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
£ 510,000
25 sales · Mean £ 531,300
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around EC2Y 8DQ is above average at 113 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 Luke's CofE Primary School
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
Central Foundation Boys' School
Moreland Primary School
New Regent's College
The ArtsXchange
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
129 nearby- Q Shoreditch0.7 km
- The Angel Public House0.6 km
- XOYO0.8 km
- Canvas Bar0.8 km
- Love's Company0.7 km
- + 124 more
Restaurant, Cafe
623 nearby- Airmid Staffing Limited0.8 km
- Airmid Staffing Limited0.8 km
- Amboora1.0 km
- E1 Hospitality Solutions Ltd0.9 km
- Eggslut0.9 km
- + 618 more
Supermarkets
28 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Co-Op0.7 km
- Tesco Metro0.9 km
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
192 nearby- Calm Indian Cow0.9 km
- Pizza Tribe0.8 km
- Wingman Restaurants LTD0.8 km
- Pret A Manger0.7 km
- Butchies0.9 km
- + 187 more
Retailers - Other
110 nearby- Canzon Europe S.A0.8 km
- Co-operative0.9 km
- Donught Time Old Street0.8 km
- Food Express Ltd, t/a Food Express0.8 km
- Trapeze0.9 km
- + 105 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
17 nearby- Holiday Inn Express London City1.0 km
- Nobu Hotel Shoreditch0.9 km
- Point A Hotel London Shoreditch0.7 km
- Andaz Hotel1.0 km
- Mondrian Shoreditch1.0 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Moorgate0.4 km
- Old Street0.6 km
- Farringdon0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Barbican Underground Station0.3 km
- Barbican Rail Station0.3 km
- Barbican Underground Station0.3 km
- Barbican Underground Station0.3 km
- Moorgate Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: EC2Y8DQ · Data under Open Government Licence