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EC2A

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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EC2A encompasses LONDON and its surrounding areas in Greater London, London.

Avg price £1,334,339
1yr change ▼ 12.8%
Crime 269% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£1,334,339

▼ 12.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

365% above national avg

Crime Rate

300.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

269% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

3 schools

Broadband Speed

325 Mbps

Property Prices in EC2A

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in EC2A is £1,334,339, broadly in line with the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in EC2A cost 364.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in EC2A have fallen 12.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £2,535,244 0
Semi-detached £1,010,500 1
Terraced £1,432,500 6
Flat £1,096,015 197
All types £1,334,339 234

5-Year Price History

£1141K £1291K £1442K £1592K £1743K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in EC2A

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, EC2A has a crime rate significantly 269% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
119.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
27.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
16.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
81.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
236.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in EC2A

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

EC2A has 3 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Central Foundation Boys' School Secondary Not inspected mi
Workers' Educational Association Post-16 Not inspected mi
The Lyceum Other Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

266,758

Population

57

Median Age

15%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
15.0%
Private rent
30.0%
Social rent
41.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in EC2A are 325.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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325.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

86%

Superfast Coverage

80%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in EC2A is collected by Hackney. The Band D rate is £1,773/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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EC2A — LONDON

Area Summary

EC2A (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£1,334,339, 365% above national average), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), 3 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (325 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about EC2A LONDON

What is the average house price in EC2A LONDON?
The average house price in EC2A (LONDON) is £1,334,339, based on 234 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 365% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 12.8% over the past year.
Is EC2A LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in EC2A is above the national average (300.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (119.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (81.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of EC2A LONDON?
The population of EC2A (LONDON) is approximately 266,758 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 57 years. 15% of homes are owner-occupied, 30% are privately rented, and 41% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in EC2A?
The average broadband download speed in EC2A is 325 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 86% of premises, ultrafast to 80%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in EC2A LONDON?
There are 3 schools in or near EC2A. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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