EC3R 5AS is an active urban area on Byward Street, 0.3km from Tower 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 (984 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC3R 5AS are sourced from Output Area E00190458 (shared with 1025 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BYWARD STREET, EC3R 5AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BYWARD STREET, EC3R 5AS.
253
34
£ 101,800 /yr
82%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC3R 5AS 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 5AS 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 5AS. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EC3R 5AS are high at 984 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
Tower Bridge Primary School
Snowsfields Primary School
St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School
Harry Gosling Primary School
Christ Church CofE School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
203 nearby- Kobox City Ltd0.9 km
- Krystals Express0.9 km
- Amathus0.4 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- TK Maxx0.5 km
- + 198 more
Pub, NightClub
196 nearby- Dirty Dicks Public House0.9 km
- Davys, 1 Plantation Place0.2 km
- Dirty Martini Monument0.3 km
- Eastcheap Records0.3 km
- Harry's Bar0.6 km
- + 191 more
Restaurant, Cafe
727 nearby- Benugo1.0 km
- Eastway0.8 km
- Elior UK Plc0.9 km
- Pret A Manger1.0 km
- Restaurant Associates,Bank Of Montreal0.9 km
- + 722 more
Supermarkets
33 nearby- M&S Simply Food1.0 km
- Tesco Metro0.8 km
- Amazon Fresh Store, Unit 10.5 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.6 km
- + 28 more
Takeaway Shop
227 nearby- CaffE Nero0.8 km
- Fusionend Spices1.0 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Three Uncles0.8 km
- Wasabi Sushi & Bento0.9 km
- + 222 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
24 nearby- Apex Hotel0.9 km
- Premier Inn0.2 km
- Hilton london tower bridge0.5 km
- Citizen M Hotel Restaurant0.2 km
- Travelodge Restaurant0.6 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Fenchurch Street0.2 km
- London0.6 km
- London Bridge0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Tower Hill Underground Station0.2 km
- Tower Hill Underground Station0.2 km
- Tower Hill Underground Station0.2 km
- London Fenchurch Street Rail Station0.2 km
- Tower Pier0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EC3R5AS · Data under Open Government Licence