Affluence in EC2Y 5
How EC2Y 5 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- City of London
- Region
- London
- Population
- 7,895 (2024)
EC2Y 5Postcode sector · London
How well off EC2Y 5 is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, EC2Y 5 scores 8.7 out of 10, placing it among the most affluent fifth of England. Its lowest-scoring category is living environment (1.3 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Living environment1.3
- Barriers to housing and services8.3
- Health and disability8.7
- Employment9.7
- Education and skills9.7
- Older people in low-income households9.7
- Income10.0
- Crime10.0
- Children in low-income families10.0
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
68.9% of adults in EC2Y 5 are in work, above the England average of 55.7%. 13.7% are retired and 8.7% are full-time students.
Social grade
71.4% of adults in EC2Y 5 work in managerial or professional jobs, more than double the England average of 33.2%.
Highest qualification
81.1% of adults in EC2Y 5 hold a degree or equivalent, more than double the England average of 33.9%. 3.5% have no qualifications.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.