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EC2Y 9AL

Moorfields

Coleman Street

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Overview

Postcode EC2Y 9AL is located in a major urban area, within the Coleman Street 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 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest small park is Bunhill Fields Burial Ground.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
266
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.8%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

1/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

City of London has a very high crime rate, with approximately 265.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.8%

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.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in City of London is £91,506 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 120 ft away from EC2Y 9AL.

Flood risk

No risk

City of London near EC2Y 9AL 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 Moorgate located about 0 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for EC2Y 9AL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0 mi

1

Moorgate

Circle, Great Northern, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Northern

Walking directions to Moorgate
0.3 mi

1

Liverpool Street

C2C, Central, Circle, Elizabeth, Greater Anglia, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Overground

Walking directions to Liverpool Street
0.4 mi

1

Bank

Central, DLR, Northern, Waterloo and City

Walking directions to Bank

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for EC2Y 9AL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBunhill Fields Burial GroundSmallWalking directions to Bunhill Fields Burial Ground
0.2 miFinsbury SquareSmallWalking directions to Finsbury Square
0.1 miFinsbury Circus GardensSmallWalking directions to Finsbury Circus Gardens

Area Profile

Population
348
Population density
2,528.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
85.98(+761%)
Other theft
71.53(+526%)
Bicycle theft
52.75(+3197%)
Theft from the person
35.4(+277%)
Violence and sexual offences
26.73(-14%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
190
54.76%
Other White
80
23.05%
Chinese
32
9.22%
Irish
9
2.59%
Indian
8
2.31%
Total population: 347

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
278
83.48%
Level 3 (A level)
26
7.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
12
3.6%
No qualifications
9
2.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
7
2.1%
Total 16+ residents: 333

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
90
41.28%
Owns outright
69
31.65%
Owns with a mortgage
38
17.43%
Other forms of private rent
17
7.8%
Social rents from council
4
1.83%
Total households: 218

Recent sales

There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC2Y 9AL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC2Y 9AL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Feb 2026Flat 1806, 5, Moor Lane, London, EC2Y 9AZFlatsLeasehold£550,000
25 Jul 2025Flat 1508, 5, Moor Lane, London, EC2Y 9AZFlatsLeasehold£670,000
08 May 2026Flat 1402, 5, Moor Lane, London, EC2Y 9APFlatsLeasehold£880,000
30 Jun 2025Flat 1406, 5, Moor Lane, London, EC2Y 9APFlatsLeasehold£700,000
29 May 2025Flat 2410, 5, Moor Lane, London, EC2Y 9BAFlatsLeasehold£480,000

Schools

In the EC2Y 9AL postcode area, located within City of London, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for EC2Y 9AL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableGuildhall School of Music and DramaHigher education institutions

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableCity of London School for GirlsOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryPrior Weston Primary School and Children's CentreCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC2Y 9AL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for EC2Y 9AL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 mi4 Convenience4 Moorfields, London, EC2Y 9AAWalking directions to 4 Convenience
0.1 miLittle Fresh78 Moorgate, London, EC2M 6SEWalking directions to Little Fresh
0.1 miTesco Express21-24 Chiswell Street, London, EC1Y 4TYWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miWhole Foods Market35 Blomfield Street, London, EC2M 7BDWalking directions to Whole Foods Market
0.2 miCo-op On The Go17 Moorgate, London, EC2R 6ARWalking directions to Co-op On The Go

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for City of London district.

Band A£886
Band B£1,034
Band C£1,182
Band D£1,330
Band E£1,625
Band F£1,920
Band G£2,216
Band H£2,659

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for EC2Y 9AL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John David MacLeod Griffiths

Coleman Street - Elected 4 Jun 2026

Independent

Member of parliament

Rachel Blake

Cities of London and Westminster - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCity of LondonE09000001
Parliamentary ConstituencyCities of London and WestminsterE14001172
WardColeman StreetE05009299
ParishCity of London, unparished areaE43000191
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)City of LondonE02000001
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)City of London 001BE01000002
Police ForceCity of London
Postcode Introduced2007-08-01

Frequently asked questions about EC2Y 9AL

Is EC2Y 9AL (City of London) safe?

The area around EC2Y 9AL 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.

What schools are near EC2Y 9AL?

There are 20 schools close to EC2Y 9AL, 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.

What is the nearest station to EC2Y 9AL?

The closest station to EC2Y 9AL is Moorgate in TfL zone 1, about 70 m away, serving the Circle, Great Northern, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan and Northern lines.

How deprived is the area around EC2Y 9AL?

EC2Y 9AL 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).

Who represents EC2Y 9AL (City of London) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Cities of London and Westminster covering EC2Y 9AL is Rachel Blake (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: John David MacLeod Griffiths (Independent).