Postcode Analysis City of London, London

EC3R 5AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC3R 5AR.

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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 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.

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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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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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Other theft479
Violence and sexual offences221
Shoplifting220
Theft from the person156
Burglary104

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 pupils1.0 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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Beormund Primary School

Good30 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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