Postcode Analysis City of London, London

IDOL LANE, EC3R 5DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IDOL LANE, EC3R 5DD.

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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 5DD 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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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

EC3R 5DD is a young, economically active community — 82% 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.

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

EC3R 5DD is an active urban area on Idol Lane, 0.2km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a global business zone — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 (989 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC3R 5DD 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 5DD. 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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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 5DD are high at 989 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 theft552
Violence and sexual offences244
Theft from the person208
Shoplifting117
Burglary103

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 pupils0.9 km
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Snowsfields Primary School

Good201 pupils1.0 km
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Canon Barnett Primary School

Good229 pupils1.0 km
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Tower Bridge Primary School

Good183 pupils1.0 km
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The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie

Outstanding215 pupils1.1 km
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Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough

Good202 pupils1.1 km
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Beormund Primary School

Good30 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

218 nearby
  • Bannatyne's Health Club0.6 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
  • Charbonnel Et Walker0.9 km
  • Superdrug, Unit 20.5 km
  • Sweetie Plus0.6 km
  • + 213 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

779 nearby
  • Arnold & Porter0.6 km
  • Baxterstorey, Deutsche Bank0.7 km
  • Baxterstorey, Nationwide0.5 km
  • Benugo Ltd, Deutsche Bank0.6 km
  • Brit Insurance0.4 km
  • + 774 more
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Supermarkets

34 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Local0.4 km
  • M&S Simply Food0.9 km
  • Tesco Metro0.8 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • + 29 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

256 nearby
  • Assenheims 560.7 km
  • Benugo1.0 km
  • Chapters Deli0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • Crussh0.4 km
  • + 251 more
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Pub, NightClub

203 nearby
  • The Botanist1.0 km
  • Dirty Dicks Public House0.9 km
  • Liberty Bounds0.3 km
  • Munich Cricket Club0.4 km
  • The Crutched Friar0.3 km
  • + 198 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

25 nearby
  • Doubletree By Hilton0.5 km
  • Four Seasons Hotel0.3 km
  • Fitness first plc/bridge hotel0.7 km
  • Novotel london city south1.0 km
  • Canopy By Hilton London City0.6 km
  • + 20 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Monument Underground Station0.2 km
  • Monument Underground Station0.2 km
  • Monument Underground Station0.2 km
  • London Fenchurch Street Rail Station0.3 km
  • Tower Pier0.4 km