EC2Y 5BN is a residential postcode situated on Monkwell Square, London, EC2 with 9 addresses.
It ranks as the 392nd largest and 280th most expensive of the 538 postcodes in the EC2Y area. The dominant property type is a modern house built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 9 properties: 4 houses and 5 flats.
EC2Y 5BN is a residential postcode situated on Monkwell Square, London, EC2 with 9 addresses.
It ranks as the 392nd largest and 280th most expensive of the 538 postcodes in the EC2Y area. The dominant property type is a modern house built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 9 properties: 4 houses and 5 flats.
Sale prices range from £648,445 for 2 bedroom leasehold flats (635 ft2) to £2,261,009 for 4 bedroom leasehold houses with a garden (2,014 ft2) .
Monthly rental prices range from £2,957 pcm for 2 bed flats to £8,323 pcm for 4 bed houses.
The gross rental yield is between 4.4% and 5.5%.
The average value per square foot is £1,021.
The last sale in EC2Y 5BN sold for £2,250,000 on 14th October 2021. Since then prices are down an average of 4.4%.
The current average value in the postcode is £1,394,877.
The EC2Y 5BN Sales Market has decreased by 8.9% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | -5.5% | £1,394,877 |
| April 2025 | -2.2% | £1,475,795 |
| April 2024 | -2.1% | £1,508,434 |
| April 2023 | 1.2% | £1,541,502 |
| April 2022 | 5% | £1,523,009 |
| April 2021 | -4.5% | £1,450,490 |
| April 2020 | 3.9% | £1,518,099 |
| April 2019 | -1.7% | £1,461,283 |
| April 2018 | 1.2% | £1,486,587 |
| April 2017 | -4% | £1,469,422 |
| April 2016 | 0.4% | £1,530,559 |
| April 2015 | 2.4% | £1,524,970 |
| April 2014 | 21.5% | £1,489,040 |
| April 2013 | 16.8% | £1,225,498 |
| April 2012 | 8.3% | £1,049,642 |
| April 2011 | 11.8% | £968,819 |
| April 2010 | 7.4% | £866,690 |
| April 2009 | -11.3% | £807,330 |
| April 2008 | 15.7% | £910,177 |
| April 2007 | 0% | £786,928 |
The current average rental value in the postcode is £5,492.
The EC2Y 5BN Rental Market has increased by 29.9% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | 3.3% | £5,492pcm |
| April 2025 | 0.6% | £5,314pcm |
| April 2024 | 3.6% | £5,281pcm |
| April 2023 | 14.5% | £5,099pcm |
| April 2022 | 24.2% | £4,455pcm |
| April 2021 | -13.6% | £3,588pcm |
| April 2020 | -2.4% | £4,152pcm |
| April 2019 | 1.4% | £4,255pcm |
| April 2018 | 2.2% | £4,195pcm |
| April 2017 | -3% | £4,103pcm |
| April 2016 | 1.4% | £4,228pcm |
| April 2015 | 3.2% | £4,170pcm |
| April 2014 | -0.1% | £4,039pcm |
| April 2013 | 1% | £4,043pcm |
| April 2012 | 3.5% | £4,003pcm |
| April 2011 | 13.8% | £3,866pcm |
| April 2010 | 6.2% | £3,398pcm |
| April 2009 | -13% | £3,200pcm |
| April 2008 | 12.4% | £3,679pcm |
| April 2007 | 0% | £3,273pcm |
The last sale was on 14th October 2021 for £2,250,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 4.4%. The postcode has had a total of 17 sales since 1995.
EC2Y 5BN has seen no sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
EC2Y 5BN is the 392nd largest and the 280th most expensive postcode out of the 538 postcodes in the EC2Y area.
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According to recent data from Ofcom, there is poor internet coverage in this area which may result in poor or no internet connectivity.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Slow/none broadband is available in the area.
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.
The recent census recorded whether a resident owned or rented their home.
In the area around EC2Y 5BN, 49.1% of property is privately rented and 31.7% is privately owned outright.
The graph below shows how this compares to Greater London and the rest of England & Wales.
The recent census recorded the highest level of education achieved by residents in the local area.
In the area around EC2Y 5BN, 9.3% of residents are recorded as possessing school level qualifications and 83.5% as possessing degree level qualifications.
The graph below shows how this compares to Greater London and the rest of England & Wales.
The most recent census in 2021 recorded the age of all UK residents.
In the area around EC2Y 5BN, the average age was 40.7 and the most common age was 27.
The graph below shows how this compares to Greater London and the rest of England & Wales
The recent census recorded whether a property was a primary or secondary home for the resident.
In the area around EC2Y 5BN, 2.9% of property was a second home.
Comparison figures for Greater London and the rest of England & Wales are listed below.
The recent census recorded the number of cars registered in each household.
In the area around EC2Y 5BN, there are an average of 0.3 cars per household.
See below for how this compares to Greater London and the rest of England & Wales.