EC3N 1DB is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km 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 1DB 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 (155 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC3N 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00000029 (shared with 253 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC3N 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC3N 1DB.
286
35
£ 101,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC3N 1DB 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 1DB 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 1DB. 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 1DB are high at 155 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
English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School
The Aldgate School
Canon Barnett Primary School
Harry Gosling Primary School
St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School
Christ Church CofE School
London Enterprise Academy
Kobi Nazrul Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
150 nearby- Amathus0.6 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- TK Maxx0.8 km
- Hotel Chocolat Kiosk 010.9 km
- Lane Local1.0 km
- + 145 more
Pub, NightClub
158 nearby- Davys, 1 Plantation Place0.5 km
- Dirty Martini Monument0.7 km
- Eastcheap Records0.7 km
- Harry's Bar1.0 km
- Jamaica Wine House0.8 km
- + 153 more
Restaurant, Cafe
703 nearby- 1 Lombard Street Restaurant1.0 km
- Al Dente Monument0.8 km
- Artizian, Chaucer0.5 km
- Bangalore Express0.7 km
- Barbican, 4TH Floor0.8 km
- + 698 more
Supermarkets
32 nearby- Amazon Fresh Store, Unit 10.8 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- + 27 more
Takeaway Shop
223 nearby- Curators Coffee Studio0.5 km
- Elmore Jam0.9 km
- Garbanzos Falafel & Hummus Bar0.6 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- II Mulino0.8 km
- + 218 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
23 nearby- Hub by Premier Inn Restaurant0.9 km
- Qbic Hotel Ltd0.7 km
- Premier Inn0.7 km
- Hilton london tower bridge0.9 km
- Citizen M Hotel Restaurant0.2 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Fenchurch Street0.3 km
- London Liverpool Street0.7 km
- London0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Tower Gateway DLR Station0.2 km
- Tower Gateway DLR Station0.2 km
- Aldgate Underground Station0.2 km
- Aldgate Underground Station0.2 km
- Aldgate Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EC3N1DB · Data under Open Government Licence