Postcode Analysis City of London, London

EC2M 3BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC2M 3BN.

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Population

345

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 101,800 /yr

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Employed

76%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EC2M 3BN 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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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

EC2M 3BN is a young, economically active community — 76% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 32, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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

EC2M 3BN is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.5km from Lime Street in City and County of the City of London. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Walbrook ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

This is 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. 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 (313 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC2M 3BN are sourced from Output Area E00166755 (shared with 2323 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 EC2M 3BN. 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

White / British69.0%
Asian / British Asian18.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed12.1%

Economic Activity

76%Active
FT: 64%
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 EC2M 3BN are high at 313 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.

Other theft433
Violence and sexual offences420
Theft from the person375
Shoplifting320
Anti-social behaviour256

school Local Schools

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Christ Church CofE School

Good189 pupils0.6 km
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Central Foundation Boys' School

Outstanding1047 pupils0.7 km
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The Aldgate School

Outstanding277 pupils0.8 km
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Canon Barnett Primary School

Good229 pupils0.8 km
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Virginia Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.8 km
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St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School

Good277 pupils0.9 km
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St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils0.9 km
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Columbia Market Nursery School

Outstanding66 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

159 nearby
  • Amathus Drinks plc0.7 km
  • City Best Wine0.7 km
  • Fresher Food & Wine0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Sun Star Express0.9 km
  • + 154 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

23 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express London City0.7 km
  • South Place Hotel0.5 km
  • Qbic Hotel Ltd0.9 km
  • Travelodge Hotel0.6 km
  • Batty Langley's Hotel Kitchen0.1 km
  • + 18 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

172 nearby
  • Matchbox0.7 km
  • The LightHouse0.7 km
  • Trafik0.7 km
  • George & Vulture1.0 km
  • XOYO0.7 km
  • + 167 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

925 nearby
  • Bike Shed Motorcycle Club Ltd0.7 km
  • Black Opium Coffee Shop0.7 km
  • Bounce0.8 km
  • Busaba Eathai Ltd0.7 km
  • Cafe Arena0.9 km
  • + 920 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

266 nearby
  • Artist Cafe0.7 km
  • Keu (Banh Mi Deli)0.7 km
  • Chang's Noodle Hub, Sushi Unagi, Rollin' Rolls Sushi0.8 km
  • Hi Thai,Hi Sushi,Pasta Alla Veneziana,Chinese Circle,Vegan Pasta Hub0.8 km
  • Paellas Ole0.8 km
  • + 261 more
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Supermarkets

27 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.6 km
  • Waitrose0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food Unit 10.8 km
  • + 22 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Liverpool Street0.4 km
  • Shoreditch High Street0.4 km
  • Moorgate0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • London Liverpool Street Rail Station0.3 km
  • Liverpool Street Underground Station0.3 km
  • Liverpool Street Underground Station0.4 km
  • Shoreditch High Street Rail Station0.4 km
  • Liverpool Street Underground Station0.4 km