EC3N 2EJ is an active urban area on Northumberland Alley, 0.1km from Aldgate in City and County of the City of London. Administratively it sits within Walbrook ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
For renters and young professionals, EC3N 2EJ offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of City of London. Employment levels are high (73% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (411 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC3N 2EJ are sourced from Output Area E00190458 (shared with 1025 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTHUMBERLAND ALLEY, EC3N 2EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHUMBERLAND ALLEY, EC3N 2EJ.
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34
£ 101,800 /yr
82%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC3N 2EJ 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 2EJ is a young, economically active community — 82% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC3N 2EJ. The average age is 34.3. 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 2EJ are high at 411 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
Retailers - Other
135 nearby- Kobox City Ltd0.7 km
- Krystals Express0.6 km
- Sweet Express0.1 km
- WH Smith0.1 km
- Shree Food And News0.2 km
- + 130 more
Pub, NightClub
184 nearby- Dirty Dicks Public House0.6 km
- The Pride Of Spitalfields0.9 km
- Liberty Bounds0.3 km
- Munich Cricket Club0.1 km
- The Crutched Friar0.1 km
- + 179 more
Restaurant, Cafe
763 nearby- Benugo0.9 km
- Eastway0.6 km
- Elior UK Plc0.8 km
- Pret A Manger0.9 km
- Restaurant Associates,Bank Of Montreal0.7 km
- + 758 more
Supermarkets
35 nearby- M&S Simply Food0.7 km
- Tesco Metro0.6 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- + 30 more
Takeaway Shop
247 nearby- CaffE Nero0.5 km
- Fusionend Spices0.9 km
- Subway0.6 km
- Three Uncles0.5 km
- Wasabi Sushi & Bento0.6 km
- + 242 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
27 nearby- Hub by Premier Inn Restaurant0.9 km
- Canopy By Hilton London City0.2 km
- Qbic Hotel Ltd0.8 km
- Cheval0.5 km
- Hotel Novotel0.2 km
- + 22 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Fenchurch Street0.1 km
- London Liverpool Street0.6 km
- London0.9 km
Bus Stops
- London Fenchurch Street Rail Station0.1 km
- Aldgate Underground Station0.3 km
- Aldgate Underground Station0.3 km
- Aldgate Underground Station0.3 km
- Aldgate Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EC3N2EJ · Data under Open Government Licence