Postcode EC2Y 8AF 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 136.4 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 Barbican, about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 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 low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,913 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.
City of London has a very high crime rate, with approximately 136.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.0% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 95 ft away from EC2Y 8AF.
City of London near EC2Y 8AF 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 1 | Barbican | Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan | Walking directions to Barbican |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Farringdon | Circle, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Thameslink | Walking directions to Farringdon |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Moorgate | Circle, Great Northern, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Northern | Walking directions to Moorgate |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bunhill Fields Burial Ground | Small | Walking directions to Bunhill Fields Burial Ground |
| 0.4 mi | King Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to King Square Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Finsbury Square | Small | Walking directions to Finsbury Square |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 27 | £925,000 | £1,180 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats |
|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC2Y 8AF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2025 | Flat 52, Blake Tower, 2, Fann Street, London, EC2Y 8AF | Flats | Leasehold | £630,000 | |
| 20 Apr 2026 | 215, Bunyan Court, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8DH | Flats | Leasehold | £520,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | Flat 50, Cathedral Lodge, 110 - 115, Aldersgate Street, London, EC1A 4JE | Flats | Leasehold | £2,075,000 | |
| 22 Sept 2025 | Flat 31, Cathedral Lodge, 110 - 115, Aldersgate Street, London, EC1A 4JE | Flats | Leasehold | £540,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Flat 37, Cathedral Lodge, 110 - 115, Aldersgate Street, London, EC1A 4JE | Flats | Leasehold | £570,000 |
In the EC2Y 8AF postcode area, located within City of London, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC2Y 8AF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nelhart News | 127 Aldersgate Street, London, EC1A 4JQ | Walking directions to Nelhart News |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 131 Aldersgate Street, London, EC1A 4JQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Geranium | Lauderdale Place, London, EC2Y 8BY | Walking directions to Geranium |
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | Cherry Tree Walk, London, EC1Y 8NX | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Lodos Food Centre | Islington, EC1V 9JL | Walking directions to Lodos Food Centre |
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 8AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Anett Rideg
Aldersgate - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Deborah Oliver
Aldersgate - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Helen Lesley Fentimen
Aldersgate - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Naresh Hari Sonpar
Aldersgate - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Sandra Jenner
Aldersgate - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Stephen Goodman
Aldersgate - Elected 20 Mar 2025
Rachel Blake
Cities of London and Westminster - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EC2Y 8AF records about 136 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.
The median sale price around EC2Y 8AF in City of London is £925,000 (about £1,180 per square foot) based on 27 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to EC2Y 8AF, including Charterhouse Square School, City of London Primary Academy, Islington (Outstanding) and Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EC2Y 8AF is Barbican in TfL zone 1, about 139 m away, serving the Circle, Hammersmith and City and Metropolitan lines.
EC2Y 8AF scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,913 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 8AF 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).