3,155TOTAL POPULATION
1,841HOUSEHOLDS
3.8%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£65,000AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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EC2Y POSTCODE REGION

London (EC2Y)

The EC2Y postcode area is located in the London postcode town region, within the county of Greater London, and contains a total of 292 individual postcodes.

There are 1 electoral wards in the EC2Y postcode area, including London which come under the local authority of the City of London,Westminster Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 58% of people in EC2Y are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of EC2Y are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


The EC2Y postcode serves the City of London, more specifically areas such as Bank, Moorgate, St Paul's, and Barbican. Its boundaries include the River Thames on the south, the area around Finsbury Square to the north, Moorgate to the east, and Liverpool Street Station to the west. It covers an area of about 0.23 square miles.

EC2Y is home to a diverse range of businesses and is a hub for both finance and commerce. The area also includes a variety of shops, bars, pubs, and other local amenities. It is considered to be one of the most affluent areas of the City of London, with some of the most expensive office premises in the world.

The EC2Y postcode is served by several underground stations which provide good links throughout the city. These include Moorgate, Bank, and Liverpool Street. London buses also serve the area.

The area is home to a variety of famous landmarks, including the Bank of England, the Royal Exchange, St Paul's Cathedral, and Guildhall. Notable buildings in the area include the Gherkin, Livery Hall, and the Skinners' Hall.

The area is served by a range of schools, including a number of state primary schools. The area is also home to a number of notable independent fee-paying schools.

The area is also known for its nightlife. From pubs to music venues, there are plenty of options to enjoy, as well as a range of late-night eateries. There is also plenty of shopping opportunities to be found in the area, with several high street names and independent boutique stores.

The EC2Y postcode is conveniently located for major transport links, making it an ideal place to live or work in the City of London. With its wealth of amenities, it is no surprise that the area is considered to be one of the best postcodes in London.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 87%WORKING
  • 13%UNEMPLOYED

13% of people in EC2Y are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 58%AB
  • 34%C2/C2
  • 8%DE

According to census records, 58% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 56%WHITE
  • 44%NON-WHITE

56% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

EC2YGreater London

Greater London

The county of Greater London

EC2Y is located in the county of Greater London, in England.

Greater London has a total population of 8,778,500, making it the 1st largest county in the UK.

Greater London has a total area of 606 square miles, and a population density of 5594 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Greater London Postal Town Map
Outward CodeEC2Y
Postal TownLondon
MSOA NameCity of London 001
LSOA NameCity of London 001A
CountyGreater London
RegionGreater London
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityCity of London,Westminster
Area ClassificationUrban with Major Conurbation

EC2Y Electoral Wards

The postal region of EC2Y, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Shoreditch
St Luke's
Browse Postcodes in EC2Y

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Click on an outward postal code below for more information about the area. Each 'outward' postcode give you a comprehensive list of all postcodes within the outward code area (LONDON) and estimated address.

Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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