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EC2R

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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EC2R is the postcode district for LONDON, located in Greater London, London.

Avg price £20,870,200
1yr change ▼ 64.5%
Crime 269% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£20,870,200

▼ 64.5% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

7172% above national avg

Crime Rate

300.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

269% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

0 schools

Broadband Speed

74 Mbps

Property Prices in EC2R

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in EC2R is £20,870,200, which is 1496% above the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in EC2R cost 7171.8% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in EC2R have fallen 64.5% 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 £39,653,380 0
Semi-detached £25,044,240 0
Terraced £20,870,200 0
Flat £1,440,000 2
All types £20,870,200 10

5-Year Price History

£10932K £15901K £20870K £25839K £30808K 2023 2024

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Crime & Safety in EC2R

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

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, EC2R 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
109.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
26.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
12.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
62.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
289.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in EC2R

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

School data for EC2R is not currently available.

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0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

223,024

Population

62

Median Age

15%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
15.0%
Private rent
29.0%
Social rent
40.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in EC2R are 74.0 Mbps, with 81% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 35% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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74.0 Mbps

Avg Download

13.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

16%

Superfast Coverage

16%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in EC2R is collected by Islington. The Band D rate is £1,815/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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EC2R — LONDON

Area Summary

EC2R (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£20,870,200, 7172% above national average), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), and good broadband connectivity (74 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about EC2R LONDON

What is the average house price in EC2R LONDON?
The average house price in EC2R (LONDON) is £20,870,200, based on 10 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 7172% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 64.5% over the past year.
Is EC2R LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in EC2R 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 (109.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (62.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of EC2R LONDON?
The population of EC2R (LONDON) is approximately 223,024 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 15% of homes are owner-occupied, 29% are privately rented, and 40% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in EC2R?
The average broadband download speed in EC2R is 74 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 16% of premises, ultrafast to 16%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

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