Postcode Analysis City of London, London

LIME STREET, EC3M 7HR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIME STREET, EC3M 7HR.

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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: EC3M 7HR 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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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

EC3M 7HR 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

EC3M 7HR is a lively urban neighbourhood on Lime Street, 0.2km from Bridge and Bridge without 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, EC3M 7HR offers 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 (1286 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC3M 7HR 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 EC3M 7HR. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near EC3M 7HR are high at 1286 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 theft576
Violence and sexual offences292
Theft from the person199
Shoplifting172
Burglary120

school Local Schools

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The Aldgate School

Outstanding277 pupils0.5 km
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English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School

Good207 pupils0.9 km
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Canon Barnett Primary School

Good229 pupils1.0 km
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Christ Church CofE School

Good189 pupils1.1 km
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Snowsfields Primary School

Good201 pupils1.2 km
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The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie

Outstanding215 pupils1.2 km
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Harry Gosling Primary School

Good457 pupils1.2 km
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Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough

Good202 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

200 nearby
  • Core0.7 km
  • Dirty Martini0.8 km
  • London Cocktail Club0.7 km
  • The Saint0.8 km
  • The Sea Horse0.7 km
  • + 195 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

831 nearby
  • Aberdeen Asset Management0.8 km
  • Baxter Storey Ltd, Odgers Berndtson0.8 km
  • Benugo, Turner And Townsend0.8 km
  • Burger & Lobster0.8 km
  • Cafe 101, Salvation Army1.0 km
  • + 826 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

277 nearby
  • 88 Wood Street Coffee Shop0.9 km
  • Bleecker Burger, Unit E20.6 km
  • City Caphe0.6 km
  • Deli Box, 1ST & Ground Floor0.8 km
  • Ikons Chit Chat Cafe0.7 km
  • + 272 more
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Retailers - Other

216 nearby
  • Sweet Express0.4 km
  • WH Smith0.4 km
  • One Stop Food & Wine0.6 km
  • Vish Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Nisa Local1.0 km
  • + 211 more
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Supermarkets

34 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • + 29 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

26 nearby
  • Canopy By Hilton London City0.6 km
  • Apex Hotel0.6 km
  • Four Seasons Hotel0.4 km
  • Fitness first plc/bridge hotel0.8 km
  • London bridge hotel0.8 km
  • + 21 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Fenchurch Street0.3 km
  • London Cannon Street0.5 km
  • London Liverpool Street0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Monument Underground Station0.2 km
  • Monument Underground Station0.2 km
  • Monument Underground Station0.2 km
  • Bank Underground Station0.3 km
  • Bank Underground Station0.3 km