Postcode Analysis City of London, London

EC3A 5AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC3A 5AT.

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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: EC3A 5AT 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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7/10
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Area Character

With 82% economic activity and an average age of 34, EC3A 5AT 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

EC3A 5AT is an active urban area located 0.2km from Aldgate 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. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 (443 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC3A 5AT 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 EC3A 5AT. 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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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.

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

Crime rates near EC3A 5AT are high at 443 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft605
Shoplifting442
Violence and sexual offences427
Theft from the person261
Public order181

school Local Schools

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The Aldgate School

Outstanding277 pupils0.1 km
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Canon Barnett Primary School

Good229 pupils0.6 km
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English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School

Good207 pupils0.6 km
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Christ Church CofE School

Good189 pupils0.7 km
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Harry Gosling Primary School

Good457 pupils0.9 km
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St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School

Outstanding234 pupils1.1 km
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Kobi Nazrul Primary School

Good234 pupils1.1 km
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London Enterprise Academy

Requires Improvement468 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

824 nearby
  • B'Acino1.0 km
  • Dartbrooke Coffee1.0 km
  • The Self Care Company1.0 km
  • Bar 17900.7 km
  • CH&Co, CMS Cameron McKenna0.8 km
  • + 819 more
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Retailers - Other

145 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • Vape & Booze Hub1.0 km
  • WH Smith0.8 km
  • Argos Ltd0.9 km
  • Guildhall Art Gallery0.9 km
  • + 140 more
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Pub, NightClub

191 nearby
  • Candlemaker0.8 km
  • London Cocktail Club0.6 km
  • Sir John Hawkshaw0.9 km
  • The Bell0.8 km
  • The Britannia0.7 km
  • + 186 more
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Takeaway Shop

273 nearby
  • Caffe Nero Express0.8 km
  • Dos Mas Tacos0.4 km
  • Burger King0.3 km
  • Coffee Station0.4 km
  • Leman's Coffee Shop0.8 km
  • + 268 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

28 nearby
  • Apex Hotel0.6 km
  • Point a Hotels Liverpool Street Restaurant0.7 km
  • Doubletree By Hilton0.8 km
  • Premier Inn London City Restaurant (Aldgate)0.7 km
  • Point A Hotel London Shoreditch0.9 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

32 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Easy As Fresh Ltd0.9 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.4 km
  • + 27 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Liverpool Street0.3 km
  • London Fenchurch Street0.4 km
  • Moorgate0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Aldgate Underground Station0.3 km
  • Aldgate Underground Station0.3 km
  • Aldgate Underground Station0.3 km
  • Aldgate Underground Station0.3 km
  • Aldgate Underground Station0.3 km