EC3R 5AR is an active urban area located 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.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 (965 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC3R 5AR are sourced from Output Area E00190458 (shared with 1025 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC3R 5AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC3R 5AR.
253
34
£ 101,800 /yr
82%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC3R 5AR 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
High employment, young population. EC3R 5AR combines 82% economic activity with a 34-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. 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 EC3R 5AR. 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 EC3R 5AR are high at 965 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
Snowsfields Primary School
Tower Bridge Primary School
Canon Barnett Primary School
St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School
The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie
Beormund Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
744 nearby- Benugo Ltd1.0 km
- Eataly Unit 11.0 km
- H&W Catering, Sir Robert McAlpine1.0 km
- Marugame Udon1.0 km
- Nando's1.0 km
- + 739 more
Takeaway Shop
242 nearby- The Kiosk, Black Sheep Coffee1.0 km
- CaffE Nero0.7 km
- Fusionend Spices0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Three Uncles0.8 km
- + 237 more
Retailers - Other
207 nearby- Kobox City Ltd0.8 km
- Krystals Express0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Charbonnel Et Walker1.0 km
- + 202 more
Pub, NightClub
200 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
- + 195 more
Supermarkets
34 nearby- M&S Simply Food0.9 km
- Tesco Metro0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tian Tian Markets1.0 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
25 nearby- Canopy By Hilton London City0.5 km
- The Ned0.8 km
- Apex Hotel0.8 km
- Andaz Hotel0.8 km
- Pan Pacific Hotel & Plaza0.7 km
- + 20 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Fenchurch Street0.2 km
- London Bridge0.6 km
- London0.6 km
Bus Stops
- London Fenchurch Street Rail Station0.3 km
- Tower Pier0.3 km
- Tower Hill Underground Station0.3 km
- Tower Hill Underground Station0.3 km
- Tower Hill Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EC3R5AR · Data under Open Government Licence