Is EC2Y 8DN at risk of flooding?

No risk of flooding, score 0/10.

Which ward and council is EC2Y 8DN in?

EC2Y 8DN is in Aldersgate ward, City of London council (London).

How much social housing is near EC2Y 8DN?

About 3.0% on this street and 14.9% across the surrounding area.

What's the average income in City of London?

Average resident income is about £101,800 per year.

What are house prices in City of London?

Based on 38 recent sales, the median price is £782,500.

What's the nearest station to EC2Y 8DN and how far is it?

The nearest station is Barbican, about 0.1 miles away; there are 5 stations nearby.

How safe is City of London (EC2Y 8DN)?

Crime level is high with about 133.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in City of London near EC2Y 8DN.

What schools are near EC2Y 8DN and how are they rated?

There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools; Ofsted ratings include primary: 3 Outstanding and 5 Good; secondary: 1 Outstanding and 0 Good.

What's the local population and density?

Population around City of London is 227 with density 40535.7 per km².

How noisy is EC2Y 8DN?

Noise level is Low (approx. 55.0-59.9 dB) from road about 315.4 ft away.

Which supermarkets are close to EC2Y 8DN?

Nearby amenities include 15 supermarkets, closest supermarket is Geranium

Are there parks near EC2Y 8DN?

Yes - 10 parks; the nearest small park is Bunhill Fields Burial Ground about 0.4 miles away.

Postcode insights

EC2Y 8DN

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Aldersgate

City of London

England / London / City of London / Aldersgate / EC2Y 8DN

Overview

Postcode EC2Y 8DN 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 very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 133.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in City of London is £101,800 per year. The nearest station is Barbican located about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest small park is Bunhill Fields Burial Ground.

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

134

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

10/10

Social housing

Connectivity

10/10

Flood Risk

No risk

Noise Level

Low

Deprivation level

2/10

City of London has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,199 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 11% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

City of London has a high crime rate, with approximately 133.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

Approximately 3.0% 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.

Income level

10/10

The average income of residents in City of London is £101,800 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 315 ft away from EC2Y 8DN.

Flood risk

No risk

City of London near EC2Y 8DN 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 Barbican located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Distance	Zone	Name	Lines
0.1 mi	1	Barbican	Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan
0.3 mi	1	Moorgate	Circle, Great Northern, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Northern
0.4 mi	1	St. Pauls	Central

Parks

Distance	Name	Size
0.4 mi	Bunhill Fields Burial Ground	Small
0.4 mi	St Paul's Churchyard	Small
0.4 mi	Finsbury Square	Small

Area Profile

Population

227

Population density

40,535.7 per km²

Demographics

British

149

65.93%

Other White

17.26%

Irish

3.54%

Other Asian

3.1%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

2.21%

Total population: 226

Housing

Owns outright

45.52%

Private landlord or letting agency

27.61%

Owns with a mortgage

17.16%

Other forms of private rent

6.72%

Social rents from council

2.99%

Total households: 134

Property prices in Aldersgate

Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £782,500 in Aldersgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £485,000 up to £2,128,500.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	37	£775,000	£508,000	£635,000	£925,000	£1,825,000
Terraced	1	£2,128,500	£2,128,500	£2,128,500	£2,128,500	£2,128,500

10 years price trend in Aldersgate

Schools

In the EC2Y 8DN postcode area, located within City of London, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Distance	Phase	Name	Type	Rating
0.1 mi	Not applicable	City of London School for Girls	Other independent school	N/A
0.1 mi	Not applicable	Guildhall School of Music and Drama	Higher education institutions	N/A
0.2 mi	Not applicable	Charterhouse Square School	Other independent school	N/A

Local amenities

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	Geranium	Lauderdale Place, London, EC2Y 8BY
0.1 mi	Tesco Express	131 Aldersgate Street, London, EC1A 4JQ
0.1 mi	Nelhart News	127 Aldersgate Street, London, EC1A 4JQ
0.2 mi	Waitrose	Cherry Tree Walk, London, EC1Y 8NX
0.2 mi	Tesco Express	21-24 Chiswell Street, London, EC1Y 4TY

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	Neo	14-17 Carthusian Street, London, EC1M 6AD
0.1 mi	Wood Street	53 Fore Street Avenue, London, EC2Y 5EJ
0.1 mi	The Sutton Arms	6 Carthusian Street, London, EC1M 6EB
0.1 mi	The Shakespeare	2 Goswell Road, London, EC1M 7AA
0.2 mi	The Jugged Hare	49 Chiswell Street, London, EC1Y 4SA

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	Barbican Foodhall	Golden Lane, City of London, EC2Y 8DS
0.1 mi	Barbican Kitchen	Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8DS
0.1 mi	Piazza	136 Aldersgate Street, London, EC1A 4JA
0.1 mi	The Coriander	55 Aldersgate Street, London, EC1A 4LA
0.1 mi	Pret A Manger	1-5 Long Lane, London, EC1A 9HF

Distance	Name	Address
0.2 mi	Portmans Pharmacy	5 Cherry Tree Walk, London, EC1Y 8NX
0.2 mi	Chauhan S Chemist	36 Goswell Road, London, EC1M 7AA
0.3 mi	Boots	142-171 Moorgate, London, EC2M 6XQ
0.4 mi	Superdrug	Cheapside, City of London, EC2V 7JB
0.4 mi	Superdrug	65 St. Paul's Churchyard, London, EC4M 8AB

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

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