Living in EC2R, City of London
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around EC2R in City of London. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in City of London: £712,958, down 20.4% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider London average is £507,914.
What actually sold around EC2R
5 recorded home sales on the streets around central EC2R, with a median of £1,900,000 and a range from £50,000 to £2,525,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ST OLAVES COURT, EC2V 8EX | flat-maisonette | £1,900,000 | 2018-10-05 |
| 2 COPTHALL AVENUE, EC2R 7DA | flat-maisonette | £50,000 | 2015-08-14 |
| 46 MOORGATE, EC2R 6EL | flat-maisonette | £2,525,000 | 2007-01-16 |
| 13 - 14 KING STREET, EC2V 8EA | flat-maisonette | £1,900,000 | 2005-05-06 |
| BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR PREMISES 45 LONDON WALL, EC2M 5TE | flat-maisonette | £100,000 | 1998-03-09 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
265 schools within 3 miles , of which 96% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of London Primary Academy, Islington | Primary | Outstanding | 0.5 mi |
| The Aldgate School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.6 mi |
| The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie | Primary | Outstanding | 0.9 mi |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.0 mi |
| Charles Dickens Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.1 mi |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
150 state primary and 45 state secondary schools within range, plus 33 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
33 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Al-Mizan School, Arco Academy, Buttercup Primary School, Charterhouse Square School, City Junior School, City of London School and others.
All 33 fee-paying schools near EC2R, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
14 higher education institutions within 3 miles: Birkbeck College, City University, Courtauld Institute of Art, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, King's College London, London Metropolitan University and others.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 45.7% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 21.3% |
| Associate professional and technical | 18.5% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 3.9% |
| Sales and customer service | 3.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
2576 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central EC2R in 2026-06, most commonly theft from the person.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on City of London's figures.
Common questions about EC2R
What is the average house price in EC2R?
The average sold price in City of London is £712,958 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in EC2R?
Prices in City of London are down 20.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in EC2R?
The median of 5 recorded sales around central EC2R is £1,900,000, ranging from £50,000 to £2,525,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in EC2R?
265 schools sit within 3 miles of central EC2R, and 96% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in EC2R?
2576 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central EC2R in 2026-06, most commonly theft from the person (Police.uk).
Is EC2R at risk of flooding?
Central EC2R sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is EC2R a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 96% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £1,900,000; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 2576 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is EC2R safe?
2576 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central EC2R in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was theft from the person. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? EC2R or EC2V, EC2R or EC2N, EC2R or EC2Y.
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