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EC2Y

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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EC2Y encompasses LONDON and its surrounding areas in Greater London, London.

Avg price £1,241,925
1yr change ▼ 22.8%
Crime 269% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£1,241,925

▼ 22.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

333% above national avg

Crime Rate

300.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

269% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

2 schools

Broadband Speed

278 Mbps

Property Prices in EC2Y

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in EC2Y is £1,241,925, which is 5% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in EC2Y cost 332.7% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in EC2Y have fallen 22.8% 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 £2,359,658 0
Semi-detached £1,490,310 0
Terraced £2,126,212 3
Flat £993,427 240
All types £1,241,925 251

5-Year Price History

£999K £1101K £1203K £1305K £1408K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in EC2Y

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

With 300.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, EC2Y 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
103.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
26.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
13.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
63.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
266.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in EC2Y

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

EC2Y has 2 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
City of London School for Girls Other Not inspected mi
Guildhall School of Music and Drama Other Not inspected mi

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 EC2Y are 278.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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278.0 Mbps

Avg Download

50.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

74%

Superfast Coverage

68%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in EC2Y 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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EC2Y — LONDON

Area Summary

EC2Y (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£1,241,925, 333% above national average), higher-than-average crime (269% above national average), 2 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (278 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about EC2Y LONDON

What is the average house price in EC2Y LONDON?
The average house price in EC2Y (LONDON) is £1,241,925, based on 251 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 333% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 22.8% over the past year.
Is EC2Y LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in EC2Y 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 (103.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (63.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of EC2Y LONDON?
The population of EC2Y (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 EC2Y?
The average broadband download speed in EC2Y is 278 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 74% of premises, ultrafast to 68%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in EC2Y LONDON?
There are 2 schools in or near EC2Y. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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