EC2Y Postcode District
EC2Y is the Postcode District for Barbican, London City And County Of The City Of London
The EC2Y postcode district is located in the EC London - EC postal area, EC2Y has a population of 3,330 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 0.09 square miles (0.24 square kilometres or 58.73 acres).
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District overview
The primary settlement in the EC2Y postcode district is City of London. It is located in the City and County of the City of London. The most significant post town in this district is LONDON. City of London is the main settlement with the highest count, followed by Islington in Greater London.
There are 3 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector EC2Y 5, covers City Of London in City and County of the City of London.
The sector EC2Y 8, covers City Of London in City and County of the City of London.
The sector EC2Y 9, covers City Of London in City and County of the City of London.
The sector EC2Y 9, covers Islington in Greater London.
The post town for this district is LONDON.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the City and County of the City of London (84 postal codes), and finally, the Islington London Boro area (7 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| City of London | 0.35 | S |
| City of Westminster | 1.91 | SW |
| Chigwell | 10.04 | NE |
| Loughton | 11.69 | NE |
| Waltham Cross | 11.79 | NNE |
| Borehamwood | 12.30 | NW |
| Waltham Abbey | 12.48 | NNE |
| Cheshunt | 12.85 | N |
| Potters Bar | 12.90 | NNW |
| Ewell | 13.55 | SSW |
| Swanley | 14.23 | SE |
| Banstead | 14.48 | SSW |
| Bushey | 14.56 | NW |
| Warlingham | 14.56 | S |
| Epsom | 14.91 | SSW |
| Radlett | 14.96 | NW |
| Epping | 15.16 | NE |
| Dartford | 15.30 | ESE |
| Sunbury-on-Thames | 15.68 | WSW |
| Esher | 15.69 | SW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 93
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of London | LONDON | EC2Y 8 | 45 |
| City of London | LONDON | EC2Y 9 | 18 |
| City of London | LONDON | EC2Y 5 | 9 |
| City of London | LONDON | EC2Y 5 | 9 |
| Islington | LONDON | EC2Y 9 | 4 |
| City of London | LONDON | EC2Y 8 | 3 |
| City of London | LONDON | EC2Y 8 | 1 |
| Islington | LONDON | EC2Y 8 | 1 |
| Islington | LONDON | EC2Y 9 | 1 |
| City of London | LONDON | EC2Y 9 | 1 |
| Islington | LONDON | EC2Y 9 | 1 |
Street list for EC2Y
MILTON COURT
London, City and County of the City of London
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 8100355
MONKWELL SQUARE
London, City and County of the City of London
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 8100362
MONKWELL SQUARE
London, City and County of the City of London
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 8100362
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| MOOR LANE | 322 |
| MOOR LANE | 322 |
| MOORGATE A501 | 284 |
| MILTON COURT | 172 |
| LONDON WALL A1211 | 153 |
| SILK STREET | 134 |
| SILK STREET | 134 |
| LAKESIDE TERRACE | 121 |
| FANN STREET | 95 |
| GOLDEN LANE | 85 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 240 |
| Other theft | 202 |
| Theft from the person | 193 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 137 |
| Bicycle theft | 111 |
| Public order | 68 |
| Drugs | 67 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 |
| Burglary | 38 |
| Robbery | 30 |
| Other crime | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROPEMAKER STREET | LONDON | 10 | EC2Y 9AW | View map | |
| LONDON WALL | LONDON | 6 | EC2Y 5JA | View map |
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corporate Oral Health | LINKLATERS WELLNESS CENTRE, 1 SILK STREET, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, EC2Y 8HQ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Semi-detached | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Terraced | £2,128,500 | 1 | N/A | N/A | £2,125,068 | 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Flats | £1,025,484 | 80 | £964,298 | 84 | £1,030,529 | 81 | £896,857 | 84 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Moorgate
CRS Code: MOG
Operator: LT
Line: Northern City Line
Company: LUL Bakerloo Line
Accessible motorway junctions
M1 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 21.15
Average Driving Distance: 8.93
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 92
M4 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 23.14
Average Driving Distance: 9.90
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 92
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| No delivery office data found. | |
Postcode format
| E | C | 2 | Y | - | X | X | X |
| E | C | 2 | Y | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions in or around this district.
| Name | Category | Detail | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Museum of London | Museums & Art Galleries | Museum and / or Art Gallery | View map |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlements in the EC2Y postal code are BARBICAN and LONDON.
The EC2Y Postcode shares a border with EC2V (LONDON), EC1Y (ISLINGTON, LONDON) and EC2M (LONDON, ISLINGTON).
Maps and visuals
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