Postcode Analysis Hackney, London

EC2A 3QD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC2A 3QD.

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Population

449

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: EC2A 3QD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

EC2A 3QD is a high-turnover rental hub — with 76% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EC2A 3QD is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.2km from Shoreditch (St. Leonard Shoreditch) in Hackney. Administratively it sits within Hoxton East & Shoreditch ward and the Hackney South and Shoreditch constituency.

For renters and young professionals, EC2A 3QD offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hackney. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (328 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC2A 3QD are sourced from Output Area E00008834 (shared with 211 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC2A 3QD. The average age is 30.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British63.4%
Asian / British Asian25.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed8.7%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near EC2A 3QD are high at 328 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Theft from the person713
Violence and sexual offences526
Other theft461
Drugs423
Anti-social behaviour319

school Local Schools

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Central Foundation Boys' School

Outstanding1047 pupils0.3 km
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St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils0.4 km
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Virginia Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.5 km
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Columbia Market Nursery School

Outstanding66 pupils0.6 km
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St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School

Outstanding320 pupils0.7 km
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New Regent's College

Good53 pupils0.7 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils0.8 km
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Mulberry Academy Shoreditch

Good1245 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

155 nearby
  • Hotel Chocolat Kiosk 010.6 km
  • Bridge Supermarket0.4 km
  • City General Store0.4 km
  • Longdan Express0.5 km
  • Pizza Union-Hoxton0.6 km
  • + 150 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

120 nearby
  • The Botanist0.6 km
  • Basing House0.5 km
  • Rolling Stock0.5 km
  • Spread Eagle0.5 km
  • Royal Star Public House0.9 km
  • + 115 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

791 nearby
  • Atalian Servest Food Company @ The London School of Music0.9 km
  • Baxterstorey, Deutsche Bank0.5 km
  • Benugo Ltd0.7 km
  • Caffe Nero - Nero Express0.6 km
  • Canto Corvino0.7 km
  • + 786 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

236 nearby
  • Benugo, The Foyer Cafe1.0 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Leon0.6 km
  • Pret A Manger0.5 km
  • Pure0.8 km
  • + 231 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

19 nearby
  • M by Montcalm Hotel0.7 km
  • Shoreditch Inn Kitchen0.4 km
  • Citizenm London Shoreditch0.3 km
  • CourtHouse Hotel Shoreditch0.4 km
  • Mondrian Shoreditch0.1 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • M&S Simply Food0.7 km
  • Tesco Metro0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.7 km
  • Waitrose0.8 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shoreditch High Street0.4 km
  • Old Street0.5 km
  • London Liverpool Street0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Shoreditch High Street Rail Station0.4 km
  • Old Street Underground Station0.4 km
  • Old Street Underground Station0.5 km