Postcode Analysis City of London, London

EC3M 5HN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC3M 5HN.

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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: EC3M 5HN 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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5/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. EC3M 5HN combines 82% economic activity with a 34-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. 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

EC3M 5HN 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.

For renters and young professionals, EC3M 5HN offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Outside of residential hours, high status city commuters, mostly in london. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 (577 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC3M 5HN 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 EC3M 5HN. 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 EC3M 5HN are high at 577 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.

Other theft667
Violence and sexual offences430
Shoplifting350
Theft from the person264
Public order163

school Local Schools

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The Aldgate School

Outstanding277 pupils0.2 km
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English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School

Good207 pupils0.6 km
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Canon Barnett Primary School

Good229 pupils0.7 km
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Christ Church CofE School

Good189 pupils0.8 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 pupils1.0 km
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London Enterprise Academy

Requires Improvement468 pupils1.1 km
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Kobi Nazrul Primary School

Good234 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

138 nearby
  • Argos Ltd0.9 km
  • Guildhall Art Gallery0.9 km
  • Robert Dyas Ltd0.9 km
  • Superdrug Store0.8 km
  • Sweet Express0.7 km
  • + 133 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

27 nearby
  • Apex Hotel0.7 km
  • Qbic Hotel Ltd0.9 km
  • South Place Hotel0.8 km
  • Premier Inn0.5 km
  • Hilton london tower bridge0.9 km
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

787 nearby
  • Black Sheep Coffee0.8 km
  • Cabotte0.9 km
  • Cafe 250.7 km
  • Canteen, London Executive Offices0.9 km
  • Elior, Bank Of England0.7 km
  • + 782 more
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Pub, NightClub

190 nearby
  • The Bell PH0.4 km
  • White Hart0.7 km
  • Chapter House Student Living Bar0.5 km
  • Enoteca Super Tuscan0.6 km
  • All Bar One1.0 km
  • + 185 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

264 nearby
  • 1947 Restaurant, Bar & Pizza Kitchen0.4 km
  • Delhi & Co0.8 km
  • Wasuya0.5 km
  • Eat Poke Limited0.6 km
  • Spanish Food0.6 km
  • + 259 more
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Supermarkets

34 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Co-Op0.1 km
  • + 29 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Fenchurch Street0.2 km
  • London Liverpool Street0.5 km
  • London Cannon Street0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • London Fenchurch Street Rail Station0.2 km
  • Aldgate Underground Station0.3 km
  • Aldgate Underground Station0.3 km
  • Aldgate Underground Station0.3 km
  • Aldgate Underground Station0.3 km