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EC2N 2AX

Bartholomew Lane

Walbrook

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Overview

Postcode EC2N 2AX is located in a major urban area, within the Walbrook ward of City of London in the London region, and forms part of the City of London area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 3,465.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 26.7× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in City of London is £91,506 per year. The nearest station is Bank, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is St Paul's Churchyard.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
3466
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.1%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

City of London has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,325 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

City of London has a very high crime rate, with approximately 3,465.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.1%

Approximately 1.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in City of London is £91,506 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EC2N 2AX.

Flood risk

No risk

City of London near EC2N 2AX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Bank located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EC2N 2AX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

1

Bank

Central, DLR, Northern, Waterloo and City

Walking directions to Bank
0.2 mi

1

Cannon Street

Circle, District, Southeastern

Walking directions to Cannon Street
0.3 mi

1

Monument

Circle, District

Walking directions to Monument

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EC2N 2AX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSt Paul's ChurchyardSmallWalking directions to St Paul's Churchyard
0.4 miFinsbury SquareSmallWalking directions to Finsbury Square
0.2 miFinsbury Circus GardensSmallWalking directions to Finsbury Circus Gardens

Area Profile

Population
345
Population density
424 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Other theft
1,056.21(+9141%)
Violence and sexual offences
728.23(+2244%)
Shoplifting
691.79(+6825%)
Theft from the person
600.99(+6307%)
Public order
264.36(+3811%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
126
36.21%
Other White
105
30.17%
Indian
40
11.49%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
17
4.89%
Other
12
3.45%
Total population: 348

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
242
70.35%
Level 3 (A level)
54
15.7%
No qualifications
17
4.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
4.36%
Other
11
3.2%
Total 16+ residents: 344

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
129
70.11%
Other forms of private rent
26
14.13%
Owns outright
14
7.61%
Owns with a mortgage
12
6.52%
Shared ownership
1
0.54%
Total households: 184

Property prices in Walbrook

No price data available for Walbrook.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

No property type breakdown available.

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Walbrook

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walbrook.
Year
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Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walbrook.
Year
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walbrook.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

No property type breakdown available.

Recent sales

There were 5 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC2N 2AX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC2N 2AX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Apr 2025Third Floor, 4 - 6, Royal Exchange Buildings, London, EC3V 3NLOtherLeasehold£144,922
02 Apr 2025Lower Ground Premises, Basildon House, 7 - 11, Moorgate, London, EC2R 6AFOtherLeasehold£160,000
24 Dec 202530 - 34, Moorgate, London, EC2R 6DAOtherFreehold£43,407,000
28 Aug 202512, Moorgate, London, EC2R 6DAOtherFreehold£34,500,000
12 Jun 20258 - 10, Throgmorton Avenue, London, EC2N 2DLOtherLeasehold£16,375,000

Schools

In the EC2N 2AX postcode area, located within City of London, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EC2N 2AX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableGuildhall School of Music and DramaHigher education institutions

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableSt Paul's Cathedral SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableCity of London School for GirlsOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC2N 2AX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EC2N 2AX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express120 Old Broad Street, London, EC2N 1ARWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miCo-op On The Go17 Moorgate, London, EC2R 6ARWalking directions to Co-op On The Go
0.1 miSainsbury's Local14 Lombard Street, London, EC3V 9ANWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miSainsbury's Local61 Cornhill, London, EC3V 3NHWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miM&S Foodhall15 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 3ARWalking directions to M&S Foodhall

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for City of London district.

Band A£886
Band B£1,034
Band C£1,182
Band D£1,330
Band E£1,625
Band F£1,920
Band G£2,216
Band H£2,659

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for EC2N 2AX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alethea Melody Silk

Walbrook - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Independent

James Michael Douglas Thomson

Walbrook - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Independent

Member of parliament

Rachel Blake

Cities of London and Westminster - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCity of LondonE09000001
Parliamentary ConstituencyCities of London and WestminsterE14001172
WardWalbrookE05009312
ParishCity of London, unparished areaE43000191
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)City of LondonE02000001
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)City of London 001FE01032739
Police ForceCity of London
Postcode Introduced1999-12-01

Frequently asked questions about EC2N 2AX

Is EC2N 2AX (City of London) safe?

The area around EC2N 2AX records about 3466 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are other theft, shoplifting and violence and sexual offences.

What schools are near EC2N 2AX?

There are 20 schools close to EC2N 2AX, including Guildhall School of Music and Drama, St Paul's Cathedral School and City of London School for Girls. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EC2N 2AX?

The closest station to EC2N 2AX is Bank in TfL zone 1, about 169 m away, serving the Central, DLR, Northern and Waterloo and City lines.

How deprived is the area around EC2N 2AX?

EC2N 2AX scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,325 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EC2N 2AX (City of London) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cities of London and Westminster covering EC2N 2AX is Rachel Blake (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Alethea Melody Silk (Independent) and James Michael Douglas Thomson (Independent).