London EC2R area guide
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Is London EC2R a good place to live?
In London (EC2R), recorded crime is 63% below the national average, homes sell for around £10,932,000 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- A Safetycrime 63% below 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
£10,932,000
Population
4,241
Recorded crime
83.3
Broadband
86%
Flood risk
None
Flood risk in London EC2R
London EC2R has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~213 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 (1998–2025)
Annual sold price in EC2R, 1998–2025 — 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. 2025 is a part year (2 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in EC2R (May 24–Apr 26, average 5/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
- 13%
- Households
- 1,661
Owned 24% · Social rent 23% · Private rent 53%
Census 2021 (ONS), for EC2R.
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London EC2R: frequently asked questions
Is London EC2R a good place to live?
In London (EC2R), recorded crime is 63% below the national average, homes sell for around £10,932,000 on average, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in London EC2R?
Recorded crime in London EC2R runs at 83.3 per 1,000 properties, 63% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is London EC2R safe?
Crime in London EC2R is below the national average. Recorded crime in London EC2R runs at 83.3 per 1,000 properties, 63% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in London EC2R?
Homes in London EC2R sell for around £10,932,000 on average, based on 5 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is London EC2R at risk of flooding?
London EC2R has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~213 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
Is London EC2R a deprived area?
London EC2R sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).