Postcode Analysis City of London, London

EC3N 1LA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC3N 1LA.

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Population

286

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 101,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: EC3N 1LA 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 40% of tenure in EC3N 1LA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EC3N 1LA is an up-and-coming urban area located 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 1LA is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 (232 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC3N 1LA are sourced from Output Area E00000029 (shared with 253 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC3N 1LA. 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

White / British46.1%
Asian / British Asian35.8%
Black / African / Caribbean5.3%
Other / Mixed12.8%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near EC3N 1LA are high at 232 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.

Other theft341
Violence and sexual offences221
Shoplifting201
Theft from the person138
Anti-social behaviour121

school Local Schools

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English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School

Good207 pupils0.4 km
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The Aldgate School

Outstanding277 pupils0.4 km
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Canon Barnett Primary School

Good229 pupils0.6 km
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St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School

Outstanding234 pupils0.7 km
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Harry Gosling Primary School

Good457 pupils0.7 km
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Christ Church CofE School

Good189 pupils0.8 km
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London Enterprise Academy

Requires Improvement468 pupils0.9 km
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Kobi Nazrul Primary School

Good234 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

132 nearby
  • Bannatyne's Health Club0.8 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Charbonnel Et Walker1.0 km
  • Superdrug, Unit 20.8 km
  • Sweetie Plus0.8 km
  • + 127 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

652 nearby
  • Arnold & Porter0.8 km
  • Baxterstorey, Deutsche Bank0.9 km
  • Baxterstorey, Nationwide0.8 km
  • Benugo Ltd, Deutsche Bank0.8 km
  • Brit Insurance0.6 km
  • + 647 more
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Supermarkets

32 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Local0.7 km
  • Amazon Fresh Store, Unit 10.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.9 km
  • Waitrose0.8 km
  • + 27 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

202 nearby
  • Assenheims 560.8 km
  • Chapters Deli0.7 km
  • Crussh0.7 km
  • Greggs Plc0.9 km
  • Panopolis0.9 km
  • + 197 more
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Pub, NightClub

160 nearby
  • Davys, 1 Plantation Place0.5 km
  • Dirty Martini Monument0.6 km
  • Eastcheap Records0.6 km
  • Harry's Bar0.9 km
  • Jamaica Wine House0.8 km
  • + 155 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

21 nearby
  • Doubletree By Hilton0.4 km
  • Qbic Hotel Ltd0.8 km
  • Premier Inn0.6 km
  • Hilton london tower bridge0.7 km
  • Citizen M Hotel Restaurant0.1 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Fenchurch Street0.3 km
  • London0.7 km
  • London Liverpool Street0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Tower Gateway DLR Station0.0 km
  • Tower Gateway DLR Station0.1 km
  • Tower Hill Underground Station0.1 km
  • Tower Hill Underground Station0.2 km
  • Tower Hill Underground Station0.2 km