EC3N 1LQ is an up-and-coming urban area on St Clare Street, 0.2km 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 1LQ 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 (172 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC3N 1LQ are sourced from Output Area E00000029 (shared with 253 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST CLARE STREET, EC3N 1LQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST CLARE STREET, EC3N 1LQ.
286
35
£ 101,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC3N 1LQ 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
EC3N 1LQ 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC3N 1LQ. 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 EC3N 1LQ are high at 172 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
English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School
The Aldgate School
Canon Barnett Primary School
Harry Gosling Primary School
Christ Church CofE School
St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School
London Enterprise Academy
Kobi Nazrul Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
697 nearby- Caffe nomma italian1.0 km
- The real greek1.0 km
- Wilsonvale catering management at gowling wlg1.0 km
- Coppa Club0.6 km
- Pret A Manger0.6 km
- + 692 more
Takeaway Shop
227 nearby- Le petit moulin ltd0.9 km
- Kilikya's Cafe Bar Restaurant0.6 km
- Urban Baristas0.8 km
- Nusa Kitchen0.8 km
- Pret A Manger0.8 km
- + 222 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
23 nearby- Doubletree By Hilton0.6 km
- Point a Hotels Liverpool Street Restaurant0.9 km
- Premier Inn London City Restaurant (Aldgate)0.4 km
- Ibis London City Hotel Restaurant/Bar0.4 km
- Cheval0.6 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
155 nearby- Dickens Inn0.8 km
- The horniman at hays1.0 km
- Be At One0.9 km
- Be At One0.7 km
- Brokers Wine Bar0.6 km
- + 150 more
Supermarkets
31 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Co-operative0.5 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- + 26 more
Retailers - Other
152 nearby- Fika catering0.9 km
- Brick Lane Off Licence0.8 km
- Taj Stores0.8 km
- E1 Local/Nisa Local0.5 km
- Macro Food Centre0.4 km
- + 147 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Fenchurch Street0.4 km
- London Liverpool Street0.7 km
- London0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Aldgate Underground Station0.2 km
- Aldgate Underground Station0.2 km
- Aldgate Underground Station0.2 km
- Aldgate Underground Station0.2 km
- Aldgate Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EC3N1LQ · Data under Open Government Licence