EC3N 1AL is an up-and-coming urban area on Aldgate High Street, 0.3km 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 1AL is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (179 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC3N 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00000029 (shared with 253 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALDGATE HIGH STREET, EC3N 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALDGATE HIGH STREET, EC3N 1AL.
286
35
£ 101,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC3N 1AL 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 1AL 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 1AL. 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
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 EC3N 1AL are high at 179 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. 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
Kobi Nazrul Primary School
London Enterprise Academy
St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
158 nearby- Amathus0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- TK Maxx0.9 km
- Kobox City Ltd0.8 km
- Krystals Express0.6 km
- + 153 more
Pub, NightClub
160 nearby- Davys, 1 Plantation Place0.7 km
- Dirty Martini Monument0.8 km
- Eastcheap Records0.8 km
- Jamaica Wine House0.8 km
- Jamies St Mary At Hill0.8 km
- + 155 more
Restaurant, Cafe
727 nearby- Al Dente Monument0.9 km
- Artizian, Chaucer0.7 km
- Bangalore Express0.7 km
- Barbican, 4TH Floor0.9 km
- Baxterstorey,Liberty Specialist MKT0.8 km
- + 722 more
Supermarkets
29 nearby- Amazon Fresh Store, Unit 10.8 km
- Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
- Waitrose1.0 km
- M&S Simply Food0.8 km
- Tesco Metro0.5 km
- + 24 more
Takeaway Shop
239 nearby- Curators Coffee Studio0.6 km
- Elmore Jam1.0 km
- Garbanzos Falafel & Hummus Bar0.7 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- II Mulino0.8 km
- + 234 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
23 nearby- Hub by Premier Inn Restaurant0.6 km
- Canopy By Hilton London City0.2 km
- Qbic Hotel Ltd0.5 km
- Doubletree By Hilton0.7 km
- Batty Langley's Hotel Kitchen0.8 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Fenchurch Street0.5 km
- London Liverpool Street0.6 km
- Shoreditch High 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: EC3N1AL · Data under Open Government Licence