Postcode EC2Y 8BL is located in a major urban area, within the Cripplegate ward 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 nearest station is Moorgate, about 0.1 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 the United Kingdom, 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 267 ft away from EC2Y 8BL.
City of London near EC2Y 8BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Moorgate located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 1 | Moorgate | Circle, Great Northern, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Northern | Walking directions to Moorgate |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Barbican | Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan | Walking directions to Barbican |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Bank | Central, DLR, Northern, Waterloo and City | Walking directions to Bank |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bunhill Fields Burial Ground | Small | Walking directions to Bunhill Fields Burial Ground |
| 0.5 mi | St Paul's Churchyard | Small | Walking directions to St Paul's Churchyard |
| 0.3 mi | Finsbury Square | Small | Walking directions to Finsbury Square |
Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £797,500 (about £1,060 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 | 33 | £775,000 | £1,062 |
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 | £643,000 |
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 | £933 |
There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC2Y 8BL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov 2025 | Flat 301, Willoughby House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8BL | Flats | Leasehold | £1,040,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | Flat 302, Willoughby House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8BL | Flats | Leasehold | £740,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | Flat 702, Willoughby House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8BN | Flats | Leasehold | £775,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | Flat 529, Willoughby House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8BN | Flats | Leasehold | £775,000 | |
| 06 May 2026 | 4, Brandon Mews, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8BE | Terraced | Leasehold | £980,000 |
In the EC2Y 8BL postcode area, located within City of London, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC2Y 8BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 4 Convenience | 4 Moorfields, London, EC2Y 9AA | Walking directions to 4 Convenience |
| 0.1 mi | Little Fresh | 78 Moorgate, London, EC2M 6SE | Walking directions to Little Fresh |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 21-24 Chiswell Street, London, EC1Y 4TY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op On The Go | 17 Moorgate, London, EC2R 6AR | Walking directions to Co-op On The Go |
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | Cherry Tree Walk, London, EC1Y 8NX | Walking directions to Waitrose |
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 8BL, 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 8BL 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 other theft, shoplifting and violence and sexual offences.
The median sale price around EC2Y 8BL in City of London is £797,500 (about £1,060 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to EC2Y 8BL, including Guildhall School of Music and Drama, City of London School for Girls and Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EC2Y 8BL is Moorgate in TfL zone 1, about 155 m away, serving the Circle, Great Northern, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan and Northern lines.
EC2Y 8BL 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 8BL 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).