EC3R 5BA 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.
For renters and young professionals, EC3R 5BA 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. 74% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of City of London. Employment levels are high (70% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (744 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC3R 5BA are sourced from Output Area E00190449 (shared with 54 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BYWARD STREET, EC3R 5BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BYWARD STREET, EC3R 5BA.
256
34
£ 101,800 /yr
80%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC3R 5BA 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
EC3R 5BA is a young, economically active community — 80% 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 EC3R 5BA. The average age is 33.8. 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 5BA are high at 744 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
St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School
Snowsfields Primary School
Harry Gosling Primary School
Christ Church CofE School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
197 nearby- Red bus shop0.9 km
- Konditor & cook1.0 km
- Neal's yard dairy1.0 km
- Fika catering0.5 km
- Fitness first0.6 km
- + 192 more
Restaurant, Cafe
709 nearby- Cafe Brera1.0 km
- Ekte Nordic Kitchen0.9 km
- Homeslice, Unit 10.9 km
- Thai Square1.0 km
- The Bolter1.0 km
- + 704 more
Takeaway Shop
211 nearby- Poke House0.9 km
- Pret A Manger1.0 km
- Soft & swirly1.0 km
- Kaleido0.8 km
- Krispy kreme0.7 km
- + 206 more
Pub, NightClub
187 nearby- Control risks group limited0.6 km
- Redwood sports pub & kitchen0.7 km
- Shipwrights arms0.7 km
- The horniman at hays0.5 km
- The horseshoe inn0.9 km
- + 182 more
Supermarkets
33 nearby- Marks and spencer0.6 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.6 km
- Amazon Fresh Store, Unit 10.5 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.7 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
24 nearby- Banqueting Kitchen/Brasserie/Gallery0.5 km
- London bridge hotel0.8 km
- The Ned0.9 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 Bridge0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Tower Hill Underground Station0.1 km
- Tower Hill Underground Station0.1 km
- Tower Hill Underground Station0.2 km
- Tower Hill Underground Station0.2 km
- Tower Pier0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EC3R5BA · Data under Open Government Licence