EC3A 8FR is an active urban area 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.
For renters and young professionals, EC3A 8FR offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 76% 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 (73% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (488 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC3A 8FR are sourced from Output Area E00190458 (shared with 1025 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC3A 8FR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC3A 8FR.
253
34
£ 101,800 /yr
82%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC3A 8FR 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
With 82% economic activity and an average age of 34, EC3A 8FR is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. 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 EC3A 8FR. The average age is 34.3. 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 EC3A 8FR are high at 488 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Aldgate School
Canon Barnett Primary School
Christ Church CofE School
English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School
Harry Gosling Primary School
Kobi Nazrul Primary School
London Enterprise Academy
St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
848 nearby- Black Sheep Coffee1.0 km
- Cafe Brera0.9 km
- Ekte Nordic Kitchen0.9 km
- Homeslice, Unit 10.9 km
- Host Cafe1.0 km
- + 843 more
Takeaway Shop
287 nearby- Go Falafel1.0 km
- Indochine0.9 km
- Itsu1.0 km
- K100.9 km
- Poke House0.9 km
- + 282 more
Retailers - Other
148 nearby- Jai Ambica Newsagents0.9 km
- Bannatyne's Health Club0.3 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- Charbonnel Et Walker0.4 km
- Superdrug, Unit 20.4 km
- + 143 more
Pub, NightClub
200 nearby- All Bar One0.5 km
- Back To Mine0.6 km
- Sink Pong0.9 km
- The Flying Horse0.7 km
- The Fox Public House1.0 km
- + 195 more
Supermarkets
34 nearby- Sainsbury's Local0.4 km
- Co-operative0.3 km
- Amazon Fresh Store, Unit 10.5 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.6 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
30 nearby- Point a Hotels Liverpool Street Restaurant0.7 km
- Travelodge Hotel1.0 km
- Premier Inn London City Restaurant (Aldgate)0.7 km
- Ibis London City Hotel Restaurant/Bar0.5 km
- Cheval0.8 km
- + 25 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Liverpool Street0.3 km
- London Fenchurch Street0.5 km
- Moorgate0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Liverpool Street Underground Station0.3 km
- Liverpool Street Underground Station0.3 km
- London Liverpool Street Rail Station0.3 km
- Liverpool Street Underground Station0.3 km
- Aldgate Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EC3A8FR · Data under Open Government Licence