Map & location
Overview
EC2Y 9AW falls within the Coleman Street ward of the City of London, one of the oldest and most historically significant areas of the capital. The postcode sits close to the Guildhall complex and the network of medieval lanes that radiate outward from London Wall, placing it firmly at the intersection of ancient civic heritage and modern financial activity.
The surrounding streets — including Aldermanbury, Basinghall Street and London Wall — form part of the Square Mile's dense commercial core, with a mix of office towers, professional services firms, historic livery halls and public spaces. Weekday footfall is high, driven largely by the legal, banking and insurance sectors that dominate the area.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid
The median sold price here is £670,000, around 16% below the wider EC2Y district average of £800,608 (HM Land Registry, 28 recent sales).
Getting here
EC2Y 9AW is exceptionally well connected by London Underground, with multiple stations within easy walking distance serving the Circle, Metropolitan, Hammersmith & City, Central, Northern and Elizabeth lines. Several Crossrail stops also place the postcode within minutes of Heathrow, Canary Wharf and major interchange stations. Numerous TfL bus routes run along London Wall, Moorgate and Cheapside, offering connections across central and east London.
Cycling infrastructure is strong, with Santander Cycles docking stations nearby and dedicated cycle lanes along key routes including London Wall and connecting paths towards the Barbican and Moorgate. The area is fully accessible by foot from neighbouring wards and is well served by step-free access at several nearby Underground stations.
What it's famous for
Coleman Street ward takes its name from the ancient street that has existed since at least the 13th century, once home to charcoal sellers and later a centre of Puritan dissent during the English Civil War. The area is renowned for the Guildhall, the City of London's civic seat since the early 15th century, which hosts state banquets, livery company events and major public exhibitions. Nearby, Guildhall Art Gallery holds an outstanding collection of Victorian paintings and the preserved remains of a Roman amphitheatre discovered beneath its foundations.
The district also forms part of the Barbican neighbourhood edge, connecting to one of Europe's largest multi-arts complexes. London Wall itself traces the line of the original Roman defensive wall, and remnants of that structure can still be seen at street level. The area's dense concentration of livery halls, churchyards and medieval street patterns makes it a landmark destination for urban history enthusiasts.
Services & facilities
City of London's historic civic centre and public events venue
Specialist library for London history, business and manuscripts
Victorian paintings collection above a Roman amphitheatre
Local government for the Square Mile, headquartered at Guildhall
Postal and banking services close to London Wall
Tourist attractions
Medieval civic hall hosting events and exhibitions since c.1411
~100 mFine art collection and exposed Roman amphitheatre ruins
~120 mVisible sections of the original 2nd-century Roman defensive wall
~350 mEurope's largest multi-arts complex; theatre, cinema and concerts
~500 mTranquil waterside public space within the Barbican Estate
~500 mWren church and official church of the City of London Corporation
~100 mGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
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~600 mEC2A4EG · 02080 582171
~750 mPharmacies
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~350 mEC2M2AB · 020 73740092
~450 mDentists
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~200 mEC1Y4SE
~200 mSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Schools & universities
The nearest school, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, is ~200 m away.
Higher education institutions
~200 mMiscellaneous
~200 mOther independent school
~350 mCommunity school
~350 mOther independent school
~500 mSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
Dense cluster of banking, investment and professional services firms
Barristers' chambers and solicitors' firms along Aldermanbury
Major insurers and brokers with offices along London Wall
Historic trade guilds with halls concentrated in Coleman Street ward
Weekday-focused dining and hospitality serving the office workforce
Gyms & leisure
World-class theatre, cinema, music and visual arts venue
~500 mFree gallery with rotating Victorian and contemporary exhibitions
~120 mRestored Victorian garden in a circular City of London square
~550 mSelf-guided trails past Roman, medieval and Wren landmarks
Traditional ale houses on Aldermanbury and surrounding lanes
~200 mService providers
Full-fibre broadband infrastructure available across EC2Y
Cable and ultrafast broadband services in the City
EE, Vodafone, O2 and Three all provide strong 4G/5G coverage
Electricity distribution network operator for the City of London
Residential & community
Iconic Grade II* listed Brutalist residential complex nearby
Modern high-specification flats in converted offices and new builds
Most City residential stock is privately rented by professionals
City of London has very few permanent residents relative to size
Transport
Train & Tube
Liverpool Street Station
Liverpool Street
Barbican
Barbican
Bank
City of London
St. Paul's Station
St Pauls
Bus stops
London Wall (Stop A)
Frequent services east–west along London Wall
Guildhall / Gresham Street
Stops serving central City and north bank routes
Moorgate Station stops
Multiple routes north to Islington and south to the City
Cycle hire
Santander Cycles — Guildhall
TfL hire bikes docked on Aldermanbury square
Santander Cycles — Moorgate
Large docking station near Moorgate junction
London Wall Cycle Lane
Dedicated east–west cycle lane along London Wall
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
City of London EV charging — Aldermanbury
On-street rapid chargers managed by the City Corporation
Defibrillators
Guildhall complex AED
Publicly accessible defibrillator within the Guildhall precinct
Postboxes & Post Office
Post Office — London Wall
Full post office services on London Wall
Fuel stations
Nearest fuel stations
Fuel stations available on Old Street and Farringdon Road, approx. 1 km
Places of worship
Official Wren church of the City of London Corporation
~100 mMedieval church within the Barbican Estate, burial place of John Milton
~600 mCatholic chaplaincy serving the City of London
~700 mHistoric Friends meeting house near Moorgate
~700 mCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs about 448% above the national average (372.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
2537 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 10 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 1,384.
Housing & utilities
EC2Y is dominated by offices; residential units are limited in number
Available residential stock tends to be modern, premium-spec apartments
Most residents are professionals on short-term private rental agreements
Air quality & noise
City of London is designated an AQMA; nitrogen dioxide levels monitored
High daytime noise from traffic, construction and pedestrian activity
Closest formal green space is Barbican Lakeside and Finsbury Circus
Area sits above Thames flood plain; Environment Agency rates risk as low
FAQs
Where exactly is postcode EC2Y 9AW?
EC2Y 9AW is located in the Coleman Street ward of the City of London, close to the Guildhall complex on Aldermanbury, with London Wall to the north and Cheapside to the south.
What is the EC2Y 9AW area like to live or work in?
The area is a dense, fast-paced financial and professional services district with excellent transport links, world-class cultural venues such as the Barbican and Guildhall Art Gallery, and a rich layer of Roman and medieval history, though it has very few permanent residents.
Which council is responsible for EC2Y 9AW?
EC2Y 9AW falls under the jurisdiction of the City of London Corporation, which acts as both the local authority and the financial regulatory hub for the Square Mile.
Which parliamentary constituency does EC2Y 9AW fall in?
EC2Y 9AW is in the Cities of London and Westminster parliamentary constituency.
What schools are near EC2Y 9AW?
Several schools serve the area — see the Schools section above for the nearest, with distances and Ofsted ratings. The City of London has a relatively small number of schools given its compact residential population.
How do I get to EC2Y 9AW by public transport?
EC2Y 9AW is superbly connected by Underground (multiple lines within walking distance), Crossrail, and numerous bus routes along London Wall and Moorgate. Santander Cycles docking stations are also immediately adjacent.
What are the main landmarks near EC2Y 9AW?
Key nearby landmarks include the Guildhall (approx. 100 m), Guildhall Art Gallery, St Lawrence Jewry church, the Barbican Centre (approx. 500 m) and visible sections of the original Roman London Wall.
What is the approximate cost of renting or buying near EC2Y 9AW?
Property in the City of London commands a significant premium over the London average. Prices are generally among the highest in the country; see a current property portal for up-to-date figures as values fluctuate frequently.
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