Postcode EC2Y 5BN is located in a major urban area, within the Cripplegate area of City of London in the London region, and forms part of the City of London area. It has very low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 265.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in City of London is £91,506 per year. The median sale price in Cripplegate is £806,646 (around £1,044 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £715,000 and £981,250. The nearest station is Barbican, about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Bunhill Fields Burial Ground.
City of London has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,203 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 5% least deprived areas in England.
City of London has a very high crime rate, with approximately 265.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.8% 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.
The average income per household in City of London is £91,506 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 50 ft away from EC2Y 5BN.
City of London near EC2Y 5BN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Barbican located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Barbican | Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan | Walking directions to Barbican |
| 0.2 mi | 1 | Moorgate | Circle, Great Northern, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Northern | Walking directions to Moorgate |
| 0.2 mi | 1 | St. Pauls | Central | Walking directions to St. Pauls |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bunhill Fields Burial Ground | Small | Walking directions to Bunhill Fields Burial Ground |
| 0.3 mi | St Paul's Churchyard | Small | Walking directions to St Paul's Churchyard |
| 0.4 mi | Finsbury Square | Small | Walking directions to Finsbury Square |
Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £806,646 (about £1,044 per square foot) in Cripplegate area, with individual transactions ranging from £390,000 up to £3,200,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 1 | £980,000 | £799 |
| Flats | 35 | £793,292 | £1,051 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £805,000 |
| 2017 | £795,000 |
| 2018 | £730,000 |
| 2019 | £765,000 |
| 2020 | £817,000 |
| 2021 | £805,000 |
| 2022 | £730,000 |
| 2023 | £840,000 |
| 2024 | £800,000 |
| 2025 | £887,500 |
| 2026 | £753,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,340 |
| 2017 | £1,198 |
| 2018 | £1,192 |
| 2019 | £1,202 |
| 2020 | £1,251 |
| 2021 | £1,130 |
| 2022 | £1,132 |
| 2023 | £1,191 |
| 2024 | £1,219 |
| 2025 | £1,157 |
| 2026 | £989 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC2Y 5BN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 2025 | 6, Wallside, London, EC2Y 8BH | Flats | Freehold | £3,200,000 | |
| 04 Sept 2025 | Flat 103, Mountjoy House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8BP | Flats | Leasehold | £775,000 | |
| 07 Jan 2026 | Apartment 9, Roman House, Wood Street, London, EC2Y 5AG | Flats | Leasehold | £665,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | Apartment 35, Roman House, Wood Street, London, EC2Y 5AG | Flats | Leasehold | £820,000 | |
| 05 Nov 2025 | Flat 112, Thomas More House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8BU | Flats | Leasehold | £1,040,000 |
In the EC2Y 5BN postcode area, located within City of London, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | City of London School for Girls | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
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| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Guildhall School of Music and Drama | Higher education institutions | Unrated. | |
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Charterhouse Square School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of EC2Y 5BN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Geranium | Lauderdale Place, London, EC2Y 8BY | Walking directions to Geranium |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 14 St. Martin's Le Grand, London, EC1A 4EN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 131 Aldersgate Street, London, EC1A 4JQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | 4 Convenience | 4 Moorfields, London, EC2Y 9AA | Walking directions to 4 Convenience |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 5A Cheapside, London, EC2V 6AA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for City of London district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for EC2Y 5BN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Adam Michael Hogg
Cripplegate - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Anne Corbett
Cripplegate - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Ceri Edith Wilkins
Cripplegate - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Dawn Margaret Frampton
Cripplegate - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Gaby Robertshaw
Cripplegate - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Jacqui Webster
Cripplegate - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Mercy Haggerty
Cripplegate - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Sarah Helen Gillinson
Cripplegate - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Rachel Blake
Cities of London and Westminster - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EC2Y 5BN records about 266 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 shoplifting, other theft and bicycle theft.
The median sale price around EC2Y 5BN in Cripplegate is £806,646 (about £1,044 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to EC2Y 5BN, including City of London School for Girls, Guildhall School of Music and Drama and Charterhouse Square School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to EC2Y 5BN is Barbican in TfL zone 1, about 349 m away, serving the Circle, Hammersmith and City and Metropolitan lines.
EC2Y 5BN scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,203 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Cities of London and Westminster covering EC2Y 5BN is Rachel Blake (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 8 local councillors, including Adam Michael Hogg (Independent), Anne Corbett (Labour Party) and Ceri Edith Wilkins (Independent).