London EC2A area guide
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Is London EC2A a good place to live?
In London (EC2A), recorded crime is 202% above the national average, homes sell for around £2,724,940 on average, there are 3 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 202% 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
£2,724,940
Population
10,396
Recorded crime
689.1
Schools
3
Broadband
91%
Flood risk
None
Flood risk in London EC2A
London EC2A has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~5,801 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 (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in EC2A, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (8 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in EC2A (May 24–Apr 26, average 241/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 31
- One-person households
- 43%
- Households with children
- 13%
- Households
- 4,452
Owned 21% · Social rent 25% · Private rent 53%
Census 2021 (ONS), for EC2A.
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London EC2A: frequently asked questions
Is London EC2A a good place to live?
In London (EC2A), recorded crime is 202% above the national average, homes sell for around £2,724,940 on average, there are 3 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in London EC2A?
Recorded crime in London EC2A runs at 689.1 per 1,000 properties, 202% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is London EC2A safe?
Crime in London EC2A is above the national average. Recorded crime in London EC2A runs at 689.1 per 1,000 properties, 202% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in London EC2A?
Homes in London EC2A sell for around £2,724,940 on average, based on 67 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is London EC2A at risk of flooding?
London EC2A has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~5,801 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
How many schools are there in London EC2A?
There are 3 schools in London EC2A (0 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is London EC2A a deprived area?
London EC2A sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).