Postcode Analysis City of London, London

ALDGATE HIGH STREET, EC3N 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALDGATE HIGH STREET, EC3N 1AL.

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Population

286

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 101,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EC3N 1AL 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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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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8/10
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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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4/10
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Area Character

EC3N 1AL has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EC3N 1AL is an up-and-coming urban area on Aldgate High Street, 0.3km from Aldgate 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, EC3N 1AL is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 (179 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC3N 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00000029 (shared with 253 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 EC3N 1AL. 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

White / British46.1%
Asian / British Asian35.8%
Black / African / Caribbean5.3%
Other / Mixed12.8%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 41%
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 EC3N 1AL are high at 179 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences414
Other theft368
Anti-social behaviour311
Shoplifting274
Theft from the person207

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 pupils0.3 km
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Canon Barnett Primary School

Good229 pupils0.3 km
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Christ Church CofE School

Good189 pupils0.5 km
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Harry Gosling Primary School

Good457 pupils0.6 km
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Kobi Nazrul Primary School

Good234 pupils0.7 km
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London Enterprise Academy

Requires Improvement468 pupils0.7 km
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St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School

Outstanding234 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

158 nearby
  • Amathus0.7 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
  • TK Maxx0.9 km
  • Kobox City Ltd0.8 km
  • Krystals Express0.6 km
  • + 153 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

160 nearby
  • Davys, 1 Plantation Place0.7 km
  • Dirty Martini Monument0.8 km
  • Eastcheap Records0.8 km
  • Jamaica Wine House0.8 km
  • Jamies St Mary At Hill0.8 km
  • + 155 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

727 nearby
  • Al Dente Monument0.9 km
  • Artizian, Chaucer0.7 km
  • Bangalore Express0.7 km
  • Barbican, 4TH Floor0.9 km
  • Baxterstorey,Liberty Specialist MKT0.8 km
  • + 722 more
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Supermarkets

29 nearby
  • Amazon Fresh Store, Unit 10.8 km
  • Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
  • Waitrose1.0 km
  • M&S Simply Food0.8 km
  • Tesco Metro0.5 km
  • + 24 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

239 nearby
  • Curators Coffee Studio0.6 km
  • Elmore Jam1.0 km
  • Garbanzos Falafel & Hummus Bar0.7 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • II Mulino0.8 km
  • + 234 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

23 nearby
  • Hub by Premier Inn Restaurant0.6 km
  • Canopy By Hilton London City0.2 km
  • Qbic Hotel Ltd0.5 km
  • Doubletree By Hilton0.7 km
  • Batty Langley's Hotel Kitchen0.8 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Fenchurch Street0.5 km
  • London Liverpool Street0.6 km
  • Shoreditch High Street1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Aldgate Underground Station0.1 km
  • Aldgate Underground Station0.1 km
  • Aldgate Underground Station0.1 km
  • Aldgate Underground Station0.1 km
  • Aldgate Underground Station0.1 km