Is EC2A 2BR a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

2536 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of EC2A 2BR. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
494
Anti-social behaviour
383
Shoplifting
351
Theft from the person
310
Other theft
307
Public order
133
Burglary
120
Drugs
105

House prices

£712,958

Average price in City of London (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Down 20.4% year on year.

Flat / maisonette
£712,585

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for EC2A 2BR specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near EC2A 2BR on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near EC2A 2BR on Check Food Hygiene

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