Postcode Analysis Hackney, London

EC2A 3SG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC2A 3SG.

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

206

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

79%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EC2A 3SG 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

With 79% economic activity and an average age of 35, EC2A 3SG 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 3SG is an active urban area located 0.1km from Shoreditch (St. Leonard Shoreditch) in Hackney. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Hoxton East & Shoreditch ward and the Hackney South and Shoreditch constituency.

Within the EC2A district, this postcode is characterised by a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. Employment levels are high (66% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (272 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC2A 3SG are sourced from Output Area E00176260 (shared with 67 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 3SG. The average age is 35.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.7%
Asian / British Asian10.2%
Black / African / Caribbean4.4%
Other / Mixed12.7%

Economic Activity

79%Active
FT: 66%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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

Crime rates near EC2A 3SG are high at 272 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 person754
Violence and sexual offences541
Other theft456
Drugs432
Anti-social behaviour339

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 pupils0.3 km
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Virginia Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.5 km
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Columbia Market Nursery School

Outstanding66 pupils0.6 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 pupils0.6 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good228 pupils0.7 km
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Mulberry Academy Shoreditch

Good1245 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

148 nearby
  • Limehouse Superstore Ltd1.0 km
  • Madhubon1.0 km
  • Beans Love Greens0.4 km
  • Chaadao Tea & Matcha0.2 km
  • Shopping Tree Hoxton0.4 km
  • + 143 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

703 nearby
  • Enola's Kitchen0.9 km
  • Lily Vanilli Ltd0.9 km
  • Silas Yard Story Deli0.9 km
  • Babosh0.9 km
  • Coffee Tree0.9 km
  • + 698 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

201 nearby
  • Sakusei0.7 km
  • Glas0.8 km
  • BABEK Brothers0.4 km
  • Burger and Beyond0.2 km
  • Eat0.1 km
  • + 196 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

18 nearby
  • Travelodge Hotel0.5 km
  • Mondrian Shoreditch0.2 km
  • South Place Hotel0.8 km
  • M by Montcalm Hotel0.6 km
  • Shoreditch Inn Kitchen0.4 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

110 nearby
  • Lounge Bohemia0.4 km
  • Queen of Hoxton0.4 km
  • Smoking Goat0.4 km
  • Dreamboys0.5 km
  • Finch's PH0.6 km
  • + 105 more
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Supermarkets

16 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • Waitrose0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shoreditch High Street0.5 km
  • Old Street0.5 km
  • Hoxton0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Old Street Underground Station0.4 km
  • Old Street Underground Station0.4 km
  • Old Street Rail Station0.5 km