Is EC2A 2EX a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

2592 crimes recorded

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

Violence & sexual offences
484
Anti-social behaviour
421
Other theft
363
Shoplifting
344
Theft from the person
283
Public order
156
Burglary
149
Drugs
117

House prices

£726,633

Average price in City of London (2026-08, UK House Price Index). Down 14.6% year on year.

Flat / maisonette
£726,060

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

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near EC2A 2EX on Check Food Hygiene

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