EC2M 3AJ is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.2km from Bishopsgate in City and County of the City of London. Administratively it sits within Walbrook ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 84% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of City of London. Employment levels are high (64% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (291 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC2M 3AJ are sourced from Output Area E00166755 (shared with 2323 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC2M 3AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC2M 3AJ.
345
32
£ 101,800 /yr
76%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC2M 3AJ 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.
Area Character
High employment, young population. EC2M 3AJ combines 76% economic activity with a 32-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC2M 3AJ. The average age is 32.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EC2M 3AJ are high at 291 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Aldgate School
Christ Church CofE School
Canon Barnett Primary School
Central Foundation Boys' School
English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School
St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
Virginia Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
175 nearby- Canzon Europe S.A0.8 km
- Bisou Cafe0.6 km
- Jai Ambica Newsagents0.5 km
- Bannatyne's Health Club0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- + 170 more
Pub, NightClub
197 nearby- XOYO0.8 km
- All Bar One0.1 km
- Cargo0.8 km
- Phoenix Bar0.8 km
- The Rainbow Sports Bar0.7 km
- + 192 more
Restaurant, Cafe
985 nearby- Ballie Ballerson & Rascals0.8 km
- Gloria0.7 km
- Hoxton 70.8 km
- KYBELLE CAFE & BAR0.7 km
- Machu Pizza LTD0.8 km
- + 980 more
Takeaway Shop
285 nearby- Chang's Noodle Hub, Sushi Unagi, Rollin' Rolls Sushi1.0 km
- Hi Thai,Hi Sushi,Pasta Alla Veneziana,Chinese Circle,Vegan Pasta Hub1.0 km
- Paellas Ole1.0 km
- Black Bear Burger0.6 km
- Coffeestudio Shoreditch0.6 km
- + 280 more
Supermarkets
33 nearby- Sainsbury's Local0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Easy As Fresh Ltd1.0 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
29 nearby- South Place Hotel0.4 km
- Citizen M Hotel Restaurant1.0 km
- Hub by Premier Inn Restaurant0.6 km
- Batty Langley's Hotel Kitchen0.3 km
- Canopy By Hilton London City0.7 km
- + 24 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Liverpool Street0.1 km
- Shoreditch High Street0.6 km
- Moorgate0.7 km
Bus Stops
- London Liverpool Street Rail Station0.1 km
- Liverpool Street Underground Station0.2 km
- Liverpool Street Underground Station0.2 km
- Liverpool Street Underground Station0.2 km
- Liverpool Street Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EC2M3AJ · Data under Open Government Licence