Postcode Analysis City of London, London

EC3R 5BT House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

256

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 101,800 /yr

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Employed

80%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EC3R 5BT 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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Area Character

High employment, young population. EC3R 5BT combines 80% 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 5BT is an active urban area located 0.2km 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. 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 (641 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC3R 5BT are sourced from Output Area E00190449 (shared with 54 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 5BT. 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

White / British65.3%
Asian / British Asian23.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed9.7%

Economic Activity

80%Active
FT: 70%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 5BT are high at 641 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 theft428
Violence and sexual offences207
Theft from the person152
Shoplifting120
Burglary80

school Local Schools

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The Aldgate School

Outstanding277 pupils0.6 km
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English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School

Good207 pupils0.7 km
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Tower Bridge Primary School

Good183 pupils0.8 km
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Snowsfields Primary School

Good201 pupils0.9 km
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St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School

Outstanding234 pupils0.9 km
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Canon Barnett Primary School

Good229 pupils1.0 km
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Harry Gosling Primary School

Good457 pupils1.1 km
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Hermitage Primary School

Good316 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

646 nearby
  • 3 Leaf0.8 km
  • Baxterstorey, Ace0.5 km
  • Baxterstorey, Clyde & Co0.7 km
  • Bibimbap Togo1.0 km
  • Breakfast & Burger0.5 km
  • + 641 more
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Takeaway Shop

184 nearby
  • Abokado0.8 km
  • Black Sheep Coffee0.9 km
  • Dom's Subs0.7 km
  • Momomo0.7 km
  • Mta (UK) Ltd T/A Subway0.9 km
  • + 179 more
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Retailers - Other

196 nearby
  • Sweet Express0.3 km
  • WH Smith0.3 km
  • One Stop Food & Wine0.6 km
  • Macro Food Centre1.0 km
  • Nisa Local1.0 km
  • + 191 more
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Pub, NightClub

180 nearby
  • Liberty Bounds0.1 km
  • Munich Cricket Club0.3 km
  • The Crutched Friar0.3 km
  • Artful Dodger0.6 km
  • Brown Bear0.8 km
  • + 175 more
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Supermarkets

30 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Co-operative0.9 km
  • + 25 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

23 nearby
  • Premier Inn London City Restaurant (Aldgate)0.9 km
  • Ibis London City Hotel Restaurant/Bar0.9 km
  • Cheval0.1 km
  • Hotel Novotel0.2 km
  • Leonardo Royal Hotel London City0.3 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Fenchurch Street0.3 km
  • London0.5 km
  • London Bridge0.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Tower Pier0.1 km
  • Tower Pier0.2 km
  • Tower Pier0.2 km
  • Tower Pier0.2 km
  • Tower Pier0.2 km