Postcode insights

EC2V 7JX

Noble Street

Aldersgate

Property search →

Interactive map showing EC2V 7JX and surrounding area

Detailed insights for EC2V 7JX

Overview

Postcode EC2V 7JX is located in a major urban area, within the Aldersgate 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 124.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 St. Pauls, 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
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
124
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.1%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

City of London has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,525 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 19% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

City of London has a very high crime rate, with approximately 124.1 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 106 ft away from EC2V 7JX.

Flood risk

No risk

City of London near EC2V 7JX 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 St. Pauls located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EC2V 7JX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

1

St. Pauls

Central

Walking directions to St. Pauls
0.3 mi

1

Barbican

Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan

Walking directions to Barbican
0.3 mi

1

Moorgate

Circle, Great Northern, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Northern

Walking directions to Moorgate

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EC2V 7JX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miSt Paul's ChurchyardSmallWalking directions to St Paul's Churchyard
0.4 miFinsbury Circus GardensSmallWalking directions to Finsbury Circus Gardens
0.4 miFortune Street ParkSmallWalking directions to Fortune Street Park

Area Profile

Population
144
Population density
1,959.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Other theft
33.22(+191%)
Theft from the person
26.44(+182%)
Violence and sexual offences
12.88(-59%)
Bicycle theft
12.88(+705%)
Vehicle crime
12.2(+30%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
62
43.06%
Other White
40
27.78%
Chinese
16
11.11%
Other Asian
7
4.86%
Arab
5
3.47%
Total population: 144

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
117
84.17%
Level 3 (A level)
7
5.04%
No qualifications
5
3.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
5
3.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
2
1.44%
Total 16+ residents: 139

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
46
52.87%
Owns outright
20
22.99%
Other forms of private rent
11
12.64%
Owns with a mortgage
8
9.2%
Shared ownership
1
1.15%
Total households: 87

Property prices in Aldersgate

Median price£925,000
Price per sq ft£1,180
Sales (last 12 months)27
Typical range (middle 50%)£575K – £1.2M

Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £925,000 (about £1,180 per square foot) in Aldersgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £382,000 up to £2,150,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aldersgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Flats27£925,000£1,180

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Aldersgate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aldersgate.
YearFlats
2016£855,700
2017£870,000
2018£755,250
2019£865,000
2020£820,000
2021£833,500
2022£837,500
2023£890,000
2024£865,000
2025£872,000
2026£644,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aldersgate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aldersgate.
YearFlats
2016£1,185
2017£1,278
2018£1,193
2019£1,109
2020£1,161
2021£1,206
2022£1,217
2023£1,205
2024£1,177
2025£1,161
2026£1,080
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aldersgate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Aldersgate in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC2V 7JX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC2V 7JX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Mar 2025Fifth Floor, Alder Castle, 10, Noble Street, London, EC2V 7JUOtherLeasehold£570,000
09 Sept 2025Flat 10, Wesley House, 5, Little Britain, London, EC1A 7BXFlatsLeasehold£630,000
27 Feb 2026Apartment 44, 75, Little Britain, London, EC1A 7BTFlatsLeasehold£835,000
11 Jul 2025Apartment 27, 75, Little Britain, London, EC1A 7BTFlatsLeasehold£515,000
08 Sept 20255, Foster Lane, London, EC2V 6HHOtherLeasehold£450,000

Schools

In the EC2V 7JX postcode area, located within City of London, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EC2V 7JX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableCity of London School for GirlsOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableSt Paul's Cathedral SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableGuildhall School of Music and DramaHigher education institutions

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC2V 7JX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EC2V 7JX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express14 St. Martin's Le Grand, London, EC1A 4ENWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miCo-op Food5A Cheapside, London, EC2V 6AAWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miSainsbury's Local10 Paternoster Square, London, EC4M 7DXWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miNightingate Foods114 Newgate Street, London, EC1A 7AEWalking directions to Nightingate Foods
0.2 miGeraniumLauderdale Place, London, EC2Y 8BYWalking directions to Geranium

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 EC2V 7JX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Anett Rideg

Aldersgate - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Independent

Deborah Oliver

Aldersgate - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Independent

Helen Lesley Fentimen

Aldersgate - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Labour Party

Naresh Hari Sonpar

Aldersgate - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Independent

Sandra Jenner

Aldersgate - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Labour Party

Stephen Goodman

Aldersgate - Elected 20 Mar 2025

Labour Party

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
WardAldersgateE05009288
ParishCity of London, unparished areaE43000191
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)City of LondonE02000001
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)City of London 001AE01000001
Police ForceCity of London
Postcode Introduced2000-06-01

Frequently asked questions about EC2V 7JX

Is EC2V 7JX (City of London) safe?

The area around EC2V 7JX records about 124 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 is the average house price near EC2V 7JX?

The median sale price around EC2V 7JX in City of London is £925,000 (about £1,180 per square foot) based on 27 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near EC2V 7JX?

There are 20 schools close to EC2V 7JX, including City of London School for Girls, St Paul's Cathedral School and Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to EC2V 7JX?

The closest station to EC2V 7JX is St. Pauls in TfL zone 1, about 237 m away, serving the Central line.

How deprived is the area around EC2V 7JX?

EC2V 7JX scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,525 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents EC2V 7JX (City of London) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cities of London and Westminster covering EC2V 7JX is Rachel Blake (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 6 local councillors, including Anett Rideg (Independent), Deborah Oliver (Independent) and Helen Lesley Fentimen (Labour Party).