EC3N 1BJ is an up-and-coming urban area on Minories, 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 1BJ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a global business zone — high status city commuters, mostly in london. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 35) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 (186 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC3N 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00000029 (shared with 253 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MINORIES, EC3N 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MINORIES, EC3N 1BJ.
286
35
£ 101,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC3N 1BJ 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 1BJ 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 1BJ. 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 1BJ are high at 186 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
London Enterprise Academy
Kobi Nazrul Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
739 nearby- Banking Hall0.8 km
- Bennett Hay, Prudential Services0.8 km
- Black Sheep Coffee0.7 km
- Brasserie Blanc0.8 km
- Bread Street Kitchen & Bar1.0 km
- + 734 more
Supermarkets
32 nearby- Co-Op1.0 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Yo Yo Oriental Supermarket0.4 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.6 km
- M&S Simply Food0.7 km
- + 27 more
Takeaway Shop
246 nearby- Buns From Home0.8 km
- Chipotle1.0 km
- Caravan Coffee Roasters0.8 km
- Hop Vietnamese0.9 km
- Little Farm0.8 km
- + 241 more
Retailers - Other
156 nearby- Bellavita Shop0.6 km
- Cable News 'n' Mini Market0.6 km
- Cake Street1.0 km
- Cannon Food Centre1.0 km
- Cannon Unlimited1.0 km
- + 151 more
Pub, NightClub
167 nearby- Champagne Route0.9 km
- Eight Club (1 Change Alley)0.8 km
- K-Town & Chik Box; Locked And Loaded0.1 km
- Slug And Lettuce0.4 km
- The Old Tea Warehouse0.2 km
- + 162 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
26 nearby- Point a Hotels Liverpool Street Restaurant0.9 km
- Premier Inn London City Restaurant (Aldgate)0.4 km
- Four Seasons Hotel0.4 km
- Qbic Hotel Ltd0.6 km
- Hub by Premier Inn Restaurant0.7 km
- + 21 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Fenchurch Street0.3 km
- London Liverpool Street0.6 km
- London1.0 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: EC3N1BJ · Data under Open Government Licence