Postcode Analysis City of London, London

GREAT TOWER STREET, EC3R 5AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT TOWER STREET, EC3R 5AQ.

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Population

253

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 101,800 /yr

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Employed

82%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EC3R 5AQ 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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10/10
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10/10
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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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7/10
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Area Character

With 82% economic activity and an average age of 34, EC3R 5AQ is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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

EC3R 5AQ is an active urban area on Great Tower Street, 0.3km from Bridge and Bridge without 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, EC3R 5AQ offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 (1029 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £645k.

Census 2021 statistics for EC3R 5AQ are sourced from Output Area E00190458 (shared with 1025 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 EC3R 5AQ. 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

White / British68.9%
Asian / British Asian19.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed11.2%

Economic Activity

82%Active
FT: 73%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 655,000

2 sales · Mean £ 655,000

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

Crime rates near EC3R 5AQ are high at 1029 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 theft512
Violence and sexual offences235
Shoplifting222
Theft from the person173
Burglary107

school Local Schools

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The Aldgate School

Outstanding277 pupils0.5 km
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English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School

Good207 pupils0.8 km
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Snowsfields Primary School

Good201 pupils0.9 km
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Tower Bridge Primary School

Good183 pupils0.9 km
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Canon Barnett Primary School

Good229 pupils1.0 km
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St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School

Outstanding234 pupils1.1 km
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The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie

Outstanding215 pupils1.1 km
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Harry Gosling Primary School

Good457 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

728 nearby
  • Eataly Unit 11.0 km
  • Marugame Udon1.0 km
  • Nando's1.0 km
  • Ottolenghi Spitalfields1.0 km
  • Pizza & Finchi1.0 km
  • + 723 more
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Takeaway Shop

239 nearby
  • The Kiosk, Black Sheep Coffee1.0 km
  • CaffE Nero0.8 km
  • Fusionend Spices0.9 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Three Uncles0.8 km
  • + 234 more
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Retailers - Other

205 nearby
  • Kobox City Ltd0.9 km
  • Krystals Express0.9 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
  • Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
  • Charbonnel Et Walker1.0 km
  • + 200 more
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Pub, NightClub

201 nearby
  • Dirty Dicks Public House0.9 km
  • The Breakfast Club1.0 km
  • The Railway Tavern0.9 km
  • Candlemaker0.7 km
  • London Cocktail Club0.3 km
  • + 196 more
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Supermarkets

34 nearby
  • M&S Simply Food1.0 km
  • Tesco Metro0.8 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tian Tian Markets0.9 km
  • + 29 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

24 nearby
  • Canopy By Hilton London City0.5 km
  • The Ned0.8 km
  • Apex Hotel0.9 km
  • Andaz Hotel0.9 km
  • Pan Pacific Hotel & Plaza0.8 km
  • + 19 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Fenchurch Street0.2 km
  • London0.6 km
  • London Bridge0.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Tower Pier0.2 km
  • London Fenchurch Street Rail Station0.3 km
  • Tower Hill Underground Station0.3 km
  • Tower Hill Underground Station0.3 km
  • Tower Hill Underground Station0.3 km