EC3A 7BT is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Lime Street in City and County of the City of London. Administratively it sits within Portsoken ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, EC3A 7BT is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of City of London.
Safety: Crime rates are high (418 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC3A 7BT are sourced from Output Area E00000029 (shared with 253 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC3A 7BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC3A 7BT.
286
35
£ 101,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC3A 7BT 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.
Area Character
With 40% social renting, EC3A 7BT is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC3A 7BT. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 EC3A 7BT are high at 418 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.
school Local Schools
The Aldgate School
Canon Barnett Primary School
Christ Church CofE School
English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School
Harry Gosling Primary School
Kobi Nazrul Primary School
London Enterprise Academy
St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
149 nearby- Bannatyne's Health Club0.4 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- Charbonnel Et Walker0.5 km
- Superdrug, Unit 20.5 km
- Sweetie Plus0.4 km
- + 144 more
Pub, NightClub
191 nearby- Back To Mine0.6 km
- Sink Pong0.9 km
- The Flying Horse0.7 km
- The Fox Public House1.0 km
- The Botanist0.5 km
- + 186 more
Restaurant, Cafe
836 nearby- Arnold & Porter0.4 km
- Bar Douro0.6 km
- Baxterstorey, Deutsche Bank0.4 km
- Baxterstorey, Nationwide0.4 km
- Benugo Ltd, Deutsche Bank0.4 km
- + 831 more
Supermarkets
34 nearby- Sainsbury's Local0.4 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tian Tian Markets0.7 km
- + 29 more
Takeaway Shop
270 nearby- Assenheims 560.3 km
- Benugo0.5 km
- Chapters Deli0.3 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Crussh0.5 km
- + 265 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
30 nearby- Hub by Premier Inn Restaurant0.7 km
- Canopy By Hilton London City0.4 km
- Qbic Hotel Ltd0.8 km
- South Place Hotel0.7 km
- Premier Inn0.7 km
- + 25 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Liverpool Street0.3 km
- London Fenchurch Street0.5 km
- Moorgate0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Aldgate Underground Station0.2 km
- Aldgate Underground Station0.3 km
- Aldgate Underground Station0.3 km
- Aldgate Underground Station0.3 km
- Aldgate Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EC3A7BT · Data under Open Government Licence