Postcode Analysis City of London, London

EC3N 1LS House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1LS 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

EC3N 1LS 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.

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

EC3N 1LS is an up-and-coming urban area located 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 1LS 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 (204 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC3N 1LS 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 1LS. 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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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 1LS are high at 204 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 theft377
Violence and sexual offences338
Shoplifting267
Theft from the person204
Anti-social behaviour201

school Local Schools

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The Aldgate School

Outstanding277 pupils0.1 km
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English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School

Good207 pupils0.4 km
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Canon Barnett Primary School

Good229 pupils0.4 km
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Christ Church CofE School

Good189 pupils0.6 km
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Harry Gosling Primary School

Good457 pupils0.7 km
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St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School

Outstanding234 pupils0.8 km
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London Enterprise Academy

Requires Improvement468 pupils0.9 km
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Kobi Nazrul Primary School

Good234 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

745 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
  • + 740 more
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Supermarkets

34 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
  • + 29 more
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Takeaway Shop

245 nearby
  • Buns From Home0.8 km
  • Chipotle0.9 km
  • Caravan Coffee Roasters0.8 km
  • Hop Vietnamese0.9 km
  • Little Farm0.8 km
  • + 240 more
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Retailers - Other

152 nearby
  • Bellavita Shop0.6 km
  • Cable News 'n' Mini Market0.6 km
  • Cake Street1.0 km
  • Cannon Food Centre1.0 km
  • Cordeve Ltd0.9 km
  • + 147 more
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Pub, NightClub

168 nearby
  • Champagne Route0.9 km
  • Eight Club (1 Change Alley)0.8 km
  • K-Town & Chik Box; Locked And Loaded0.2 km
  • Slug And Lettuce0.4 km
  • The Old Tea Warehouse0.2 km
  • + 163 more
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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 Ltd0.7 km
  • Hub by Premier Inn Restaurant0.8 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