Is EC2A 2ER a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

2655 crimes recorded

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

Violence & sexual offences
423
Shoplifting
419
Other theft
398
Anti-social behaviour
395
Theft from the person
346
Burglary
145
Public order
142
Drugs
112

House prices

£619,408

Average price in Hackney (2026-08, UK House Price Index). Down 1.6% year on year.

Terraced
£988,782
Semi-detached
£1,229,067
Detached
£1,369,433
Flat / maisonette
£535,923

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for EC2A 2ER 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 2ER on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near EC2A 2ER on Check Food Hygiene

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