Map & location
Overview
EC2V 5BQ is in the Coleman Street area of the City of London, a dense inner-city business district dominated by finance offices and some apartment blocks.
From Coleman Street you can reach Bank, the Royal Exchange and St Paul’s Cathedral quickly on foot, with regular weekday footfall from people working in the Square Mile.
The median sold price here is £4,961,900, around 45% below the wider EC2V district average of £9,015,659 (HM Land Registry, 2 recent sales).
Getting here
EC2V 5BQ is well served by the Underground and National Rail: Bank, Monument and Cannon Street are within easy reach for central London journeys.
Local buses also run through the City core, and the area is very walkable for short trips between Bank, Moorgate and St Paul’s, with cycle routes typically used along surrounding major streets.
What it's famous for
The immediate area is known for City finance, including landmark institutions around Bank of England and historic commercial streets near the Royal Exchange.
It also sits close to major City heritage spots such as St Paul’s Cathedral and Guildhall, making it a classic base for work and sightseeing.
Services & facilities
Multiple nearby stations for fast commutes.
A dense cluster of corporate offices and services.
Close to landmarks around Bank and St Paul’s.
Tourist attractions
Iconic financial landmark near the City core
~0.7 kmHistoric trading hall and visitor attraction
~0.6 kmMajor Anglican cathedral with panoramic views
~1.2 kmHistoric City civic building and concert venue
~1.0 kmSchools & universities
The nearest school, Fashion Retail Academy, is ~300 m away.
Independent secondary schools serving the City
~1.5 kmCity primary school near the Barbican area
~1.4 kmBusinesses & shops
Office-heavy streets around Bank and Threadneedle Street
Solicitors, consultancies and advisory firms in the City
Specialist consultancies clustered in the Square Mile
Gyms & leisure
Performances, exhibitions and cinemas
~1.3 kmHistoric church in the City core
~0.9 kmPedestrian-friendly routes around Bank and the Royal Exchange
~0.8 kmResidential & community
Residential flats mixed with nearby offices
Transport
Train & Tube
Bank
Northern, Central and Waterloo & City services nearby
Monument
District and Circle lines for the City core
Cannon Street
National Rail services serving commuter routes
Liverpool Street
Major National Rail and Underground interchange
Bus stops
Bank Station area
Frequent City bus links
Cycle hire
Places of worship
Historic City church close to the central shopping streets
~0.9 kmCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs about 6075% above the national average (4,202.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
2587 street-level crimes were reported within about a mile of this postcode in April 2026.
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate (anonymised to map points) and cover England, Wales & Northern Ireland.
Area data & demographics
This neighbourhood falls in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), among the less deprived areas (Indices of Deprivation).
At the 2021 Census, this neighbourhood (LSOA) had a usual resident population of about 1,619.
Housing & utilities
Square Mile streets typically combine workplaces and residential buildings.
Demographics
Air quality & noise
Footfall and traffic vary strongly by weekday times.
FAQs
Where is EC2V 5BQ near?
It’s in Coleman Street, close to Bank of England, the Royal Exchange and St Paul’s.
What is the nearest Underground station to EC2V 5BQ?
Bank Underground station is among the closest major stops for Central and Northern lines.
Which National Rail stations are nearby?
Cannon Street and Liverpool Street are the main nearby National Rail options.
What schools are near EC2V 5BQ?
City of London School (Boys/Girls) is nearby for secondary-age pupils, and Barbican Primary is a common local option.
What is the area like around Coleman Street?
It’s a high-density City of London business area with some apartments and a strong weekday workday feel.
What council and ward does EC2V 5BQ fall under?
The postcode is in the Coleman Street ward of the City of London Corporation.
Which parliamentary constituency covers EC2V 5BQ?
Cities of London and Westminster.
Are there typical house prices for this postcode area?
Residential flats are often very expensive in this part of the City; prices are estimated around £700,000–£1.2m.
Nearby postcodes
Other postcodes near EC2V 5BQ:
Useful links
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