Living in EC2Y, City of London
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around EC2Y 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 £553,870.
What actually sold around EC2Y
130 recorded home sales on the streets around central EC2Y in the last 2 years, with a median of £865,000 and a range from £430,000 to £3,200,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 2 6 - 9 BRIDGEWATER SQUARE, EC2Y 8AG | flat-maisonette | £465,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| FLAT 92 LAUDERDALE TOWER BARBICAN, EC2Y 8BY | flat-maisonette | £1,375,000 | 2026-05-28 |
| FLAT 1402 5 MOOR LANE, EC2Y 9AP | flat-maisonette | £880,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 4 BRANDON MEWS BARBICAN, EC2Y 8BE | terraced | £980,000 | 2026-05-06 |
| FLAT 702 WILLOUGHBY HOUSE BARBICAN, EC2Y 8BN | flat-maisonette | £775,000 | 2026-04-30 |
| FLAT 341 LAUDERDALE TOWER BARBICAN, EC2Y 8NA | flat-maisonette | £1,625,000 | 2026-02-20 |
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
263 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 | 0.3 mi |
| The Aldgate School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.8 mi |
| Christopher Hatton Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.9 mi |
| St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.0 mi |
| The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie | Primary | Outstanding | 1.1 mi |
| Shoreditch Park Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.1 mi |
150 state primary and 44 state secondary schools within range, plus 32 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
32 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Al-Mizan School, Buttercup Primary School, Charterhouse Square School, City Junior School, City of London School, City of London School for Girls and others.
All 32 fee-paying schools near EC2Y, 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 | 47.5% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 24.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 21.3% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 4.0% |
| Elementary occupations | 0.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
2487 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central EC2Y in 2026-06, most commonly other theft.
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 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on City of London's figures.
Common questions about EC2Y
What is the average house price in EC2Y?
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 EC2Y?
Prices in City of London are down 20.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in EC2Y?
The median of 130 recorded sales around central EC2Y in the last 2 years is £865,000, ranging from £430,000 to £3,200,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in EC2Y?
263 schools sit within 3 miles of central EC2Y, and 96% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in EC2Y?
2487 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central EC2Y in 2026-06, most commonly other theft (Police.uk).
Is EC2Y at risk of flooding?
Central EC2Y 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 EC2Y 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 £865,000; the area sits in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 2487 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is EC2Y safe?
2487 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central EC2Y in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was other theft. 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? EC2Y or EC2R, EC2Y or EC2V, EC2Y or EC1Y.
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