EC3N 1AF is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Aldgate in City and County of the City of London. Administratively it sits within Portsoken ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, EC3N 1AF is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of City of London.
Safety: Crime rates are high (364 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC3N 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00000029 (shared with 253 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC3N 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC3N 1AF.
286
35
£ 101,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC3N 1AF 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
EC3N 1AF has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC3N 1AF. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 EC3N 1AF are high at 364 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
English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School
Canon Barnett Primary School
Christ Church CofE School
Harry Gosling Primary School
St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School
Kobi Nazrul Primary School
London Enterprise Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
764 nearby- Cincinnati Chilibomb1.0 km
- Baraka Eatery0.9 km
- Chun Easy Thai0.5 km
- Gourmet Sushi0.3 km
- Hampton by Hilton London City0.6 km
- + 759 more
Takeaway Shop
254 nearby- Salt Shed1.0 km
- Jack The Chipper0.5 km
- Ji The Chicken Shop, Fries Chicken, Fries Cooked Rice, Cooked Noodles0.2 km
- Sushi Masuta Ltd0.4 km
- Kebab House0.4 km
- + 249 more
Retailers - Other
145 nearby- Bangla Superstore1.0 km
- Best Star One0.7 km
- Ikrams Paan0.6 km
- Mr Ahmed Ahmed0.7 km
- MS Express Ltd0.6 km
- + 140 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
26 nearby- Ibis London City Hotel Restaurant/Bar0.3 km
- Qbic Hotel Ltd0.7 km
- Doubletree By Hilton0.7 km
- Point a Hotels Liverpool Street Restaurant0.8 km
- Premier Inn London City Restaurant (Aldgate)0.5 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
180 nearby- Devonshire Terrace0.3 km
- The Culpeper0.4 km
- Astronomer0.4 km
- Kings Stores Public House0.5 km
- Grapeshots0.4 km
- + 175 more
Supermarkets
34 nearby- Co-operative0.3 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Co-Op0.1 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.3 km
- + 29 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Fenchurch Street0.3 km
- London Liverpool Street0.4 km
- London Cannon Street1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Aldgate Underground Station0.1 km
- Aldgate Underground Station0.1 km
- Aldgate Underground Station0.1 km
- Aldgate Underground Station0.1 km
- Aldgate Underground Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: EC3N1AF · Data under Open Government Licence