London EC1Y 2 area guide
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Is London EC1Y 2 a good place to live?
In London (EC1Y 2), recorded crime is 274% above the national average, homes sell for around £889,714 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 274% above average
- A Floodnone risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£889,714
Population
2,444
Recorded crime
1000.0
Broadband
81%
Flood risk
None
Flood risk in London EC1Y 2
London EC1Y 2 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~205 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2025)
Annual average (mean) sold price in EC1Y 2, 1995–2025. Latest £567,500. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in EC1Y 2 (May 24–Apr 26, average 10/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 32
- One-person households
- 43%
- Households with children
- 21%
- Households
- 1,122
Owned 20% · Social rent 47% · Private rent 31%
Census 2021 (ONS), for EC1Y 2.
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London EC1Y 2: frequently asked questions
Is London EC1Y 2 a good place to live?
In London (EC1Y 2), recorded crime is 274% above the national average, homes sell for around £889,714 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in London EC1Y 2?
Recorded crime in London EC1Y 2 runs at 1000.0 per 1,000 properties, 274% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is London EC1Y 2 safe?
Crime in London EC1Y 2 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London EC1Y 2 runs at 1000.0 per 1,000 properties, 274% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in London EC1Y 2?
Homes in London EC1Y 2 sell for around £889,714 on average, based on 7 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is London EC1Y 2 at risk of flooding?
London EC1Y 2 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~205 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
Is London EC1Y 2 a deprived area?
London EC1Y 2 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).