Postcode EC2Y 8DL 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 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 0.2 miles away. There are 9 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 5.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EC2Y 8DL.
City of London near EC2Y 8DL 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 |
| 0.3 mi | 1 | Moorgate | Circle, Great Northern, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Northern | Walking directions to Moorgate |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Old Street | Great Northern, Northern | Walking directions to Old Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bunhill Fields Burial Ground | Small | Walking directions to Bunhill Fields Burial Ground |
| 0.5 mi | King Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to King Square Gardens |
| 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC2Y 8DL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Dec 2025 | Flat 201, Ben Jonson House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8DL | Flats | Leasehold | £985,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2025 | Flat 241, Ben Jonson House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8DL | Flats | Leasehold | £625,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Flat 238, Ben Jonson House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8DL | Flats | Leasehold | £665,000 | |
| 15 Jan 2026 | Flat 312, Ben Jonson House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8NQ | Flats | Leasehold | £736,000 | |
| 09 Dec 2025 | Flat 316, Ben Jonson House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8NQ | Flats | Leasehold | £745,000 |
In the EC2Y 8DL postcode area, located within City of London, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC2Y 8DL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Waitrose | Cherry Tree Walk, London, EC1Y 8NX | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.1 mi | Geranium | Lauderdale Place, London, EC2Y 8BY | Walking directions to Geranium |
| 0.2 mi | Nelhart News | 127 Aldersgate Street, London, EC1A 4JQ | Walking directions to Nelhart News |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 131 Aldersgate Street, London, EC1A 4JQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 21-24 Chiswell Street, London, EC1Y 4TY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 8DL, 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 8DL 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 8DL 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 8DL, including Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre (Good), Guildhall School of Music and Drama and City of London School for Girls. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EC2Y 8DL is Barbican in TfL zone 1, about 266 m away, serving the Circle, Hammersmith and City and Metropolitan lines.
EC2Y 8DL 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 8DL 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).