Postcode Analysis Hackney, London

CURTAIN ROAD, EC2A 3PJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CURTAIN ROAD, EC2A 3PJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

330

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

85%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EC2A 3PJ 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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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

With 85% economic activity and an average age of 32, EC2A 3PJ is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. 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

EC2A 3PJ is an up-and-coming urban area on Curtain Road, 0.2km from Shoreditch (St. Leonard Shoreditch) in Hackney. Administratively it sits within Hoxton East & Shoreditch ward and the Hackney South and Shoreditch constituency.

For renters and young professionals, EC2A 3PJ offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 80% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (77% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (239 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC2A 3PJ are sourced from Output Area E00183734 (shared with 28 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 EC2A 3PJ. The average age is 31.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.4%
Asian / British Asian12.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed10.0%

Economic Activity

85%Active
FT: 77%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near EC2A 3PJ are high at 239 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are theft from the person and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Theft from the person667
Violence and sexual offences507
Drugs428
Other theft403
Anti-social behaviour365

school Local Schools

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St Monica's Roman Catholic Primary School

Good205 pupils0.3 km
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Central Foundation Boys' School

Outstanding1047 pupils0.4 km
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Virginia Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.4 km
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Columbia Market Nursery School

Outstanding66 pupils0.5 km
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St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School

Outstanding320 pupils0.6 km
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New Regent's College

Good53 pupils0.7 km
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Mulberry Academy Shoreditch

Good1245 pupils0.7 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

109 nearby
  • Dorset Estate Social Club0.7 km
  • Bar Kick0.1 km
  • Canvas Bar0.4 km
  • The Barley Mow0.0 km
  • The Bricklayers Arms0.1 km
  • + 104 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

704 nearby
  • 42 Coffee Junction0.7 km
  • Curious Yellow Kafe0.5 km
  • Da Bagel Spot0.5 km
  • On Top Fries0.7 km
  • Hoxton Fish House0.4 km
  • + 699 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

202 nearby
  • Cakeshake0.7 km
  • Shoreditch bagels0.7 km
  • The Barrel Boulongerie0.4 km
  • Oriental House0.7 km
  • US Way Pizza0.7 km
  • + 197 more
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Retailers - Other

149 nearby
  • Murray Grove Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Pelin Helin0.9 km
  • Bisou Cafe0.3 km
  • Co-operative0.2 km
  • Donught Time Old Street0.4 km
  • + 144 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

18 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express London City0.2 km
  • Point a Hotels Liverpool Street Restaurant0.6 km
  • Citizenm London Shoreditch0.3 km
  • CourtHouse Hotel Shoreditch0.2 km
  • Andaz Hotel1.0 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

17 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Group0.7 km
  • M&S Simply Food0.9 km
  • Tesco Metro1.0 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shoreditch High Street0.4 km
  • Old Street0.6 km
  • Hoxton0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Shoreditch High Street Rail Station0.4 km