Postcode Analysis City of London, London

EC3A 8FR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC3A 8FR.

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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 8FR 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 8FR 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 8FR is an active urban area located 0.2km from Bishopsgate in City and County of the City of London. Administratively it sits within Walbrook ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

For renters and young professionals, EC3A 8FR offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 (488 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC3A 8FR 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 8FR. 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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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 8FR are high at 488 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 theft551
Shoplifting446
Violence and sexual offences400
Theft from the person221
Public order165

school Local Schools

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The Aldgate School

Outstanding277 pupils0.2 km
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Canon Barnett Primary School

Good229 pupils0.6 km
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Christ Church CofE School

Good189 pupils0.7 km
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English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School

Good207 pupils0.7 km
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Harry Gosling Primary School

Good457 pupils1.0 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
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St Anne's and Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School

Good277 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

848 nearby
  • Black Sheep Coffee1.0 km
  • Cafe Brera0.9 km
  • Ekte Nordic Kitchen0.9 km
  • Homeslice, Unit 10.9 km
  • Host Cafe1.0 km
  • + 843 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

287 nearby
  • Go Falafel1.0 km
  • Indochine0.9 km
  • Itsu1.0 km
  • K100.9 km
  • Poke House0.9 km
  • + 282 more
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Retailers - Other

148 nearby
  • Jai Ambica Newsagents0.9 km
  • Bannatyne's Health Club0.3 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
  • Charbonnel Et Walker0.4 km
  • Superdrug, Unit 20.4 km
  • + 143 more
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Pub, NightClub

200 nearby
  • All Bar One0.5 km
  • Back To Mine0.6 km
  • Sink Pong0.9 km
  • The Flying Horse0.7 km
  • The Fox Public House1.0 km
  • + 195 more
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Supermarkets

34 nearby
  • Sainsbury's Local0.4 km
  • Co-operative0.3 km
  • Amazon Fresh Store, Unit 10.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.6 km
  • + 29 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

30 nearby
  • Point a Hotels Liverpool Street Restaurant0.7 km
  • Travelodge Hotel1.0 km
  • Premier Inn London City Restaurant (Aldgate)0.7 km
  • Ibis London City Hotel Restaurant/Bar0.5 km
  • Cheval0.8 km
  • + 25 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Liverpool Street0.3 km
  • London Fenchurch Street0.5 km
  • Moorgate0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Liverpool Street Underground Station0.3 km
  • Liverpool Street Underground Station0.3 km
  • London Liverpool Street Rail Station0.3 km
  • Liverpool Street Underground Station0.3 km
  • Aldgate Underground Station0.3 km