Postcode EC2Y 8DY is located in a major urban area, within the Aldersgate area 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 median sale price in Aldersgate is £805,000 (around £1,072 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £501,250 and £1,291,250. 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 England, 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 20.4% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 276 ft away from EC2Y 8DY.
City of London near EC2Y 8DY 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 | Moorgate | Circle, Great Northern, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Northern | Walking directions to Moorgate |
| 0.4 mi | 1 | Farringdon | Circle, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Thameslink | Walking directions to Farringdon |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Finsbury Square | Small | Walking directions to Finsbury Square |
Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £805,000 (about £1,072 per square foot) in Aldersgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £382,000 up to £2,400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 26 | £805,000 | £1,072 |
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 | £866,000 |
| 2026 | £835,000 |
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 | £1,154 |
| 2026 | £1,122 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC2Y 8DY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov 2025 | Flat 31, Tudor Rose Court, 35, Fann Street, London, EC2Y 8DY | Flats | Leasehold | £415,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2025 | Flat 12, The Cobalt Building, 10 - 15, Bridgewater Square, London, EC2Y 8AH | Flats | Leasehold | £565,000 | |
| 28 May 2025 | Flat 23, The Cobalt Building, 10 - 15, Bridgewater Square, London, EC2Y 8AH | Flats | Leasehold | £725,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2025 | Flat 27, Cuthbert Harrowing House, Golden Lane Estate, London, EC1Y 0RB | Flats | Leasehold | £600,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | Flat 2, 6 - 9, Bridgewater Square, London, EC2Y 8AG | Flats | Leasehold | £465,000 |
In the EC2Y 8DY postcode area, located within City of London, there are 8 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 | Primary | Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Sept 2022. | |
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 13 Sept 2022
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| 0.1 mi | Primary | City of London Primary Academy, Islington | Free schools | Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Nov 2019. | |
City of London Primary Academy, Islington ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 5 Nov 2019
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Charterhouse Square School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
Charterhouse Square School ratingInspection information
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of EC2Y 8DY
| 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 8DY, 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 8DY 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 drugs, violence and sexual offences and burglary.
The median sale price around EC2Y 8DY in Aldersgate is £805,000 (about £1,072 per square foot) based on 26 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to EC2Y 8DY, including Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre (Good), City of London Primary Academy, Islington (Outstanding) and Charterhouse Square School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to EC2Y 8DY is Barbican in TfL zone 1, about 205 m away, serving the Circle, Hammersmith and City and Metropolitan lines.
EC2Y 8DY 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 8DY 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).