EC3N 1JJ 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 1JJ 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 (210 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC3N 1JJ are sourced from Output Area E00000029 (shared with 253 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC3N 1JJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC3N 1JJ.
286
35
£ 101,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC3N 1JJ 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 1JJ 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 1JJ. 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 1JJ are high at 210 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
St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School
Harry Gosling Primary School
Christ Church CofE School
London Enterprise Academy
Kobi Nazrul Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
149 nearby- Hotel Chocolat Kiosk 010.9 km
- Nisa Local0.5 km
- One Sooq0.9 km
- Mr Sheikh Mizanur Rahman0.8 km
- Mr Ustar Ali0.8 km
- + 144 more
Restaurant, Cafe
689 nearby- Benugo Ltd1.0 km
- Caffe Nero - Nero Express0.9 km
- Canto Corvino0.8 km
- CH & Co, Ebrd1.0 km
- Eataly Unit 10.9 km
- + 684 more
Takeaway Shop
216 nearby- Leon0.9 km
- Pret A Manger1.0 km
- Street Greek0.8 km
- The Kiosk, Black Sheep Coffee0.9 km
- Bubblewrap0.9 km
- + 211 more
Pub, NightClub
164 nearby- The Bell PH0.5 km
- White Hart0.6 km
- Chapter House Student Living Bar0.7 km
- Enoteca Super Tuscan0.8 km
- Merchant & Weaver1.0 km
- + 159 more
Supermarkets
32 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
22 nearby- Hub by Premier Inn Restaurant0.9 km
- Canopy By Hilton London City0.2 km
- Qbic Hotel Ltd0.7 km
- Andaz Hotel0.8 km
- Pan Pacific Hotel & Plaza0.7 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Fenchurch Street0.3 km
- London Liverpool Street0.8 km
- London0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Tower Gateway DLR Station0.1 km
- Tower Gateway DLR Station0.1 km
- Tower Hill Underground Station0.2 km
- Tower Hill Underground Station0.2 km
- Tower Hill Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EC3N1JJ · Data under Open Government Licence