EC2A area guide

House prices, recent sales, crime and schools for the EC2A postcode district in City of London. Free to read, from official open data. For one address in detail, run a full property report.

Average price
£626,980

City of London · 2026-05 (UK HPI)

Sales in sample

Land Registry Price Paid

Crimes, last 6 months
14,823

Street-level crime at the district centre

Good or better schools
11

Ofsted rated, within one mile

What the data says about EC2A

The average home across City of London is worth about £626,980 (UK House Price Index, 2026-05), and prices have fallen 28.1% over the last year.

Of 83 energy certificates sampled across 12 postcodes in EC2A, band C is the most common, and 30.1% of homes sit below band C — the point at which most lenders' green mortgage deals and future rental rules bite.

Police recorded 14,823 crimes around the centre of EC2A in the six months to 2026-06, most often violence and sexual offences (2579).

There are 11 schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted within a mile of EC2A in City of London, including The Lyceum.

The district covers the Bishopsgate, Bunhill, Clerkenwell, Hoxton East & Shoreditch ward areas.

Energy ratings in EC2A
A
0 · 0%
B
15 · 18.1%
C
43 · 51.8%
D
19 · 22.9%
E
6 · 7.2%
F
0 · 0%
G
0 · 0%

Sample of 83 energy certificates from 12 postcodes in EC2A, taken from the government energy performance register, most recent lodged 2026. Indicative of the district rather than a full census.

Average prices by property type
All property
£626,980
Detached
Semi-detached
Terraced
Flat
£626,803

Prices changed -28.1% over the last year in City of London.

Recorded crime in EC2A
Violence and sexual offences2579
Shoplifting2099
Other theft2097
Anti-social behaviour2013
Theft from the person1892
Public order761
Drugs749
Burglary711
Bicycle theft511

Street-level crime from data.police.uk, six months to 2026-06.

Schools near EC2A

Primary

  • The LyceumNot rated · 0.1 mi
  • St Luke's CofE Primary SchoolNot rated · 0.3 mi
  • Prior Weston Primary School and Children's CentreGood · 0.4 mi
  • St Monica's Catholic Primary SchoolNot rated · 0.4 mi
  • City of London Primary Academy, IslingtonOutstanding · 0.5 mi

Secondary

  • Central Foundation Boys' SchoolNot rated · 0.1 mi
  • Workers' Educational AssociationNot rated · 0.2 mi
  • Fashion Retail AcademyNot rated · 0.4 mi
  • New Regent's CollegeNot rated · 0.4 mi
  • City of London School for GirlsNot rated · 0.5 mi
Wards covered by EC2A

Bishopsgate · Bunhill · Clerkenwell · Hoxton East & Shoreditch

Common questions about EC2A

What is the average house price in EC2A?

The UK House Price Index puts the average home in City of London at £626,980 as of 2026-05.

How much does each property type cost in EC2A?

flats £626,803, based on the UK House Price Index for City of London.

Is EC2A a safe area?

Police recorded 14,823 crimes near the centre of EC2A in the six months to 2026-06. The most common category was violence and sexual offences with 2579 reports. Crime is recorded at street level, so figures vary street to street within the same district.

What EPC rating do homes in EC2A usually have?

Band C is the most common rating in our sample of 83 certificates from EC2A, with 30.1% of homes rated below band C. A full property report shows the exact certificate, running costs and recommended improvements for one address.

What are the schools like near EC2A?

11 schools within a mile of the EC2A district centre are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Nearby secondaries include Central Foundation Boys' School. Catchment areas are set by the local authority and can change year to year.

Where does this EC2A data come from?

HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and the UK House Price Index for prices, the government's energy performance register for EPC bands, data.police.uk for crime, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted for schools, and ONS postcode geography. All are published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and UK House Price Index, ONS postcode geography, data.police.uk, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.