EC2V 7AL

Bassishaw · City of London · England

Updated September 2026

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Local authority
City of London
Postcode district
EC2V
Postcode sector
EC2V 7

Nearby postcodes

Nearby postcode distances
Postcode Distance
EC2V 7AF 16 m
EC2V 7EL 22 m
EC2V 7BG 25 m
EC2V 7EH 25 m
EC2V 7AE 36 m
Complete postcode fields and official codes
Postcode
EC2V 7AL
Status
Terminated
Introduced
1 January 2016
Terminated
1 January 2025
Postcode area
EC
Postcode district
EC2V
Postcode sector
EC2V 7
Latitude
51.515904
Longitude
-0.094575
British National Grid easting
532,308
British National Grid northing
181,385

Statistical and administrative geographies

Country
England · E92000001
Region
London · E12000007
Local authority district
City of London · E09000001
Electoral ward
Bassishaw · E05009290
Parish or community
E43000191
Output area
E00000021
Lower layer super output area
City of London 001B · E01000002
Middle layer super output area
City of London 001 · E02000001

Postcode source versions

Explore EC2V

Schools

Within 3.1 miles of this postcode

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Open schools
396
Primary
198
Secondary
53
  1. St Paul's Cathedral School

    Other independent school

    277 m
  2. City of London School for Girls

    Other independent school

    361 m
  3. Guildhall School of Music and Drama

    Higher education institutions

    428 m

Recorded crime

Within 1 mile of this postcode

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Published events
29,591
Months covered
12
Latest month
June 2026

Most recorded categories in this period

  • Other theft 5,861
  • Theft from the person 5,565
  • Violence and sexual offences 4,668
  • Shoplifting 3,765
  • Anti social behaviour 1,755

Census 2021

Population and age profile

Postcode residents
Not supplied
Postcode households
Not supplied
Residents per household
Not available
Postcode sector residents
Not available

Small counts are adjusted for privacy, so totals can differ slightly between Census tables.

Census Day: 21 March 2021. Sources: ONS/Nomis P001-P004 and ONS CT21_0228. Age table version not available.

Planning applications

Mapped applications within 1,000 metres of this postcode point.

Available records
343
Records since 17 September 2020
91
Latest available record date
22 August 2025
London Borough of Camden
Partial beta coverage
This beta dataset covers only Adur, Camden, Doncaster and Worthing and is not a complete national planning register. Doncaster records have no published coordinates, so they cannot be matched to local reports.

Latest available applications

  1. 2025/2446/P Date not supplied 996 m away

    Extensions and alterations including removal of rooftop plant and additional of an additional storey on west side (adjacent to Leather Lane); on the east side (Holborn/Hatton Garden) retention of 10 storeys with rooftop plant and terraces. Facade renewal (replacement of stone cladding with metal cladding and replacement window (bays), provision of new balconies on Holborn Circus elevation. Ground and lower ground floor re-configurations to provide re-configured commercial and retail floorspace (Class E), affordable jewellery workspace and/or competitive socialising (sui generis) on lower ground floor, reconfiguration of entrances and servicing arrangements, new hard and soft landscaping, provision of cycle parking and other ancillary works.

    120 Holborn London Camden EC1N 2TD

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  2. 2025/3037/P Date not supplied 963 m away

    Amalgamation of 55 and 57 Farringdon Road and the erection of an additional storey to provide commercial floorspace, rooftop plant enclosure, the erection of a rear extension to relocate the stair core, new shopfront and alterations to the rear and front faades with associated refurbishment and upgrading works.

    55 - 57 Farringdon Road Farringdon London EC1M 3JB

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  3. 2025/1683/P Date not supplied 825 m away

    Remodelling, refurbishment and extension of the existing building to provide Use Class E (commercial, retail/restaurant and jewellery workspace), landscaped amenity terraces, balconies, relocated entrances, commuter facilities, on-site servicing yard and plant along with associated highway improvements and associated works.

    19 Charterhouse Street London EC1N 6RA

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  4. 2022/0630/P Date not supplied 990 m away

    Erection of mansard roof extension to create a 1 bedroom flat

    67 Farringdon Road London EC1M 3JB

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  5. 2025/1170/P Date not supplied 934 m away

    Demolition of the existing buildings (with part retention of the existing basement and foundations) and the construction of a new building of ground plus 45 storeys (with basements) for use as offices (Class E (g)), flexible commercial and cultural uses (Use Classes E (a/b/c), F1, F2), multi-functional spaces (sui generis) and a public lavatory (sui generis); the creation of a series of external walkways and terraces at the lower levels; public realm and highways works; the excavation and re-landscaping of the former churchyard of St Augustine Papey; the excavation and provision of visual access to the remains of the Roman Wall; ancillary plant, servicing and parking and all associated works with the proposed development. This application is accompanied by an Environmental Statement which is available for inspection with the planning application. Electronic copies of the ES can also be issued by Trium Environmental Consulting LLP

    63 St Mary's Axe London EC3A 8AA

    London Borough of Camden Registered
  6. 2025/3639/P Decision dated 22 August 2025 934 m away

    Demolition of the existing building, partial retention of the existing basement and the erection of a lower ground, mezzanine, ground plus 11 storey building for hotel (Class C1) use, provision of substation, blue badge car and cycle parking, ancillary uses, servicing, rooftop plant and other back of house space, enabling works and other works associated with the development.

    Morley House 26 - 30 Holborn Viaduct London EC1A 2AT

    London Borough of Camden No objection
  7. 2025/2939/P Decision dated 13 August 2025 906 m away

    Alterations to existing entrance including new panelling, replacement lighting, replacement handrails, replacement finishes, and associated external alterations.

    33 Farringdon Road London Camden EC1M 3JF

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  8. 2025/2938/A Decision dated 13 August 2025 906 m away

    Display of 1x internally illuminated fascia sign on the Farringdon Point east elevation and non-illuminated wayfinding signage on the west elevation.

    33 Farringdon Road London Camden EC1M 3JF

    London Borough of Camden Granted
  9. 2025/2419/P Decision dated 3 July 2025 934 m away

    Phased development comprising partial demolition and alterations, including station concourse, trainsheds, and truss/columns, demolition of 50 Liverpool Street, demolition of Bishopsgate Square entrance and Hope Square entrance; works to Sun Street Passage; Works of reconstruction and remodelling of station basement, lower and upper concourse levels, new station columns/truss and roof (in part); introduction of new lifts, escalators and stairs and service spine at basement; increased operational space; insertion of new ticket gates; creation of new station entrances from Hope Square and Bishopsgate Square; creation of new units at lower and upper concourse levels for Class E (shops, cafe, restaurants),hot food takeaway (Sui Generis) and pub/bar (Sui Generis); creation of new upper concourses and associated new public access from Exchange Square including new walkways; provision of over-station development reaching a maximum height of 97.67m AOD to accommodate Class E use (commercial, service and business); and creation of an auditorium (Sui Generis) at Level 18 with ancillary terrace; creation of a public amenity terrace (Sui Generis) at Level 18 with access from Hope Square entrance; provision of private office terraces; provision of cycle parking and associated access ramp, servicing, refuse and ancillary plant; alterations to pedestrian and vehicular access including provision of new ramp; public realm works to Hope Square and Bishopsgate Square; and associated works

    Liverpool Street Station, Liverpool Street, EC2M 7PY; Andaz Hotel, 40 Liverpool Street, EC2M 7QN; and 50 Liverpool Street, EC2M 7PY

    London Borough of Camden No objection
  10. 2025/1899/P Decision dated 10 June 2025 934 m away

    Phased development for the demolition of all buildings and structures to existing slab level, erection of a new building comprising 3 basement levels, ground plus 34 storeys (161.46m AOD, 145.86m AGL) to provide a mixed use office (Class E(g)), culture (Class F1/E), public viewing gallery (Sui Generis), flexible retail (Class E(a)-(b)) development with soft and hard landscaping, pedestrian and vehicular access, cycle parking, flexible public realm including programmable space with associated highway works and all other works associated with the development.

    130 Fenchurch Street London EC3M 5DJ

    London Borough of Camden No objection
  11. 2025/0227/P Decision dated 16 May 2025 934 m away

    Demolition of existing buildings at 326-332 High Holborn & 26 Southampton Buildings (Holborn Gate), 319-325 High Holborn (Heron House) and 44 Southampton Buildings and construction of new building comprising of two basement levels, ground plus 9 upper stories (65.8m AOD), including a mezzanine at upper ground level and external plant space at roof level, consisting of office floorspace (Class E(g)(i)) on ground and upper levels, retail/food and beverage floorspace (Use Class E(a)-(b)) at ground level and flexible cultural/ exhibition/ performance/ learning/ community/ creative affordable workspace (Use Classes F1(a)-(e)/ F2(b)/ E(g)(i)/ Sui Generis) floorspace at ground and basement levels; creation of public realm, including new hard and soft landscaping, external terraces, provision of new servicing facilities and associated access from Southampton Buildings, cycle parking and other associated works.

    319 - 325 High Holborn (Heron House), 326 - 332 High Holborn, 26 Southampton Buildings (Holborn Gate), 44 Southampton Buildings, London WC1 And WC2

    London Borough of Camden No objection
  12. 2025/0749/A Decision dated 14 April 2025 906 m away

    Display of 1x internally illuminated fascia sign on the Farringdon Point east elevation and non-illuminated wayfinding signage on the west elevation.

    33 Farringdon Road London Camden EC1M 3JF

    London Borough of Camden Withdrawn Decision

Source: MHCLG Planning Data, snapshot 2025-09-17, version 2025-09-17-beta. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Record dates use the submitted date where published, otherwise the decision date.

GP practices

125

within 5 km

  • THE NEAMAN PRACTICE

    15 HALF MOON COURT, LONDON, EC1A 7HF

    ODS code F84640

    425 m

  • CITY ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE

    CITY HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE, UNIT 1-3 GROUND FLOOR, CITY HOUSE, 190-196 CITY ROAD, LONDON, EC1V 2QH

    ODS code F83064

    1.4 km

  • CLERKENWELL MEDICAL PRACTICE

    FINSBURY HEALTH CENTRE, 17 PINE STREET, LONDON, EC1R 0LP

    ODS code F83624

    1.4 km

  • DR SEGARAJASINGHE

    FINSBURY HEALTH CENTRE, PINE STREET, LONDON, EC1R 0LP

    ODS code F83678

    1.4 km

  • BLACKFRIARS MEDICAL PRACTICE

    BLACKFRIARS MEDICAL PRACT, 45 COLOMBO STREET, LONDON, SE1 8EE

    ODS code G85642

    1.4 km

  • ST PHILIPS MEDICAL CENTRE

    TOWER 3, 2ND FLOOR CLEMENTS INN, LONDON, WC2A 2AZ

    ODS code F83672

    1.5 km

  • GRAY'S INN MEDICAL GROUP CHANCERY LANE

    77 GRAY'S INN ROAD, LONDON, WC1X 8TS

    ODS code F83042

    1.6 km

  • HEALTH E1

    9-11 BRICK LANE, LONDON, E1 6PU

    ODS code F84733

    1.6 km

  • KINGS COLLEGE HEALTH CENTRE

    3RD FLOOR, BUSH HOUSE, SOUTH EAST WING, 300 STRAND, LONDON, WC2B 4PJ

    ODS code E87768

    1.7 km

  • THE SPITALFIELDS PRACTICE

    20 OLD MONTAGUE STREET, LONDON, E1 5PB

    ODS code F84081

    1.7 km

  • AMWELL GROUP PRACTICE

    4 NAOROJI STREET, ISLINGTON, LONDON, WC1X 0GB

    ODS code F83652

    1.8 km

  • HOLBORN MEDICAL CENTRE

    64-66 LAMBS CONDUIT STREET, LONDON, WC1N 3NA

    ODS code F83058

    1.8 km

  • GOODMAN'S FIELD HEALTH CENTRE

    11 STABLE WALK, LONDON, E1 8ZF

    ODS code F84039

    1.8 km

  • SHOREDITCH PARK SURGERY

    6-10 RUSHTON STREET, LONDON, N1 5DR

    ODS code F84635

    2.0 km

  • THE HOXTON SURGERY

    12 RUSHTON STREET, HOXTON, LONDON, N1 5DR

    ODS code F84692

    2.0 km

  • STROUTS PLACE MEDICAL CENTRE

    3 STROUTS PLACE, PELTER STREET, LONDON, E2 7QU

    ODS code F84051

    2.1 km

  • ST. KATHERINE'S DOCK PRACTICE

    FLAT 12, NIGHTINGALE HOUSE, 50 THOMAS MORE STREET, LONDON, E1W 1UA

    ODS code F84731

    2.1 km

  • COVENT GARDEN MEDICAL CENTRE

    47 SHORTS GARDENS, LONDON, WC2H 9AA

    ODS code E87045

    2.1 km

  • FALMOUTH ROAD GROUP PRACTICE

    78 FALMOUTH ROAD, LONDON, SE1 4JW

    ODS code G85029

    2.1 km

  • WATERLOO HEALTH CENTRE

    114-118 LOWER MARSH, WATERLOO, LONDON, SE1 7AE

    ODS code G85136

    2.2 km

Showing 20 of 125 matching practices.

Main GP practices only; branch surgeries are excluded. Distances are straight-line. Contact the practice to check registration, services, opening hours and appointments.

Source acquired on 2026-09-03. Contains information from NHS England, licenced under the current version of the Open Government Licence.

Nearby transport

  • London Wall (West)

    BCT · City of London

    0.1 miles
  • St. Paul's Station

    BCT · St Pauls

    0.1 miles
  • St. Paul's Station

    BCT · St Pauls

    0.1 miles
  • London Wall (West)

    BCT · City of London

    0.1 miles
  • Bread Street

    BCT · City of London

    0.1 miles

Relative deprivation

English Indices of Deprivation 2025 for City of London 001B, the published LSOA linked to this postcode. Decile 1 contains the most deprived 10% of English LSOAs and decile 10 the least deprived 10%.

Overall IMD decile

10 of 10

Overall England rank

31,203 of 33,755

Income
10 of 10
Employment
10 of 10
Education and skills
10 of 10
Health and disability
10 of 10
Crime
10 of 10
Housing and services
10 of 10
Living environment
2 of 10

These are relative area statistics, not measures of an individual household, affluence or absolute change. They cannot be compared with indices for other UK nations. Source: English Indices of Deprivation 2025, version 2025-v2.

Evidence in context

Schools

396 open schools are in scope, including 198 primary and 53 secondary schools. St Paul's Cathedral School is the nearest published school at 277 m.

Counts describe active establishment records. They do not assess admissions, catchments or quality.

Recorded crime

29,591 published events cover 12 months, averaging 2,465.917 events per published month. The largest recorded category is Other theft with 5,861 events.

The source publishes anonymised street-level events. These figures are not a measure of safety for an individual address.