EC3N 1RE is an active urban area on Aldgate, 0.0km 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.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 (339 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC3N 1RE are sourced from Output Area E00190458 (shared with 1025 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALDGATE, EC3N 1RE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALDGATE, EC3N 1RE.
253
34
£ 101,800 /yr
82%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC3N 1RE 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 82% economic activity and an average age of 34, EC3N 1RE 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC3N 1RE. 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
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 1RE are high at 339 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
English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School
Canon Barnett Primary School
Christ Church CofE School
Harry Gosling Primary School
St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School
London Enterprise Academy
Kobi Nazrul Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
142 nearby- Hotel Chocolat Kiosk 010.7 km
- Kobox City Ltd0.7 km
- Krystals Express0.5 km
- Bannatyne's Health Club0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- + 137 more
Pub, NightClub
179 nearby- The Botanist0.8 km
- Dirty Dicks Public House0.5 km
- Back To Mine0.9 km
- The Flying Horse1.0 km
- Davys, 1 Plantation Place0.4 km
- + 174 more
Restaurant, Cafe
755 nearby- Baxterstorey, Deutsche Bank0.8 km
- Benugo Ltd0.7 km
- Caffe Nero - Nero Express0.7 km
- Canto Corvino0.6 km
- CH & Co, Ebrd0.7 km
- + 750 more
Takeaway Shop
247 nearby- Leon0.7 km
- Pret A Manger0.7 km
- Pure0.9 km
- Street Greek0.6 km
- The Kiosk, Black Sheep Coffee0.6 km
- + 242 more
Supermarkets
36 nearby- M&S Simply Food0.7 km
- Tesco Metro0.5 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.5 km
- Amazon Fresh Store, Unit 10.6 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.9 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
27 nearby- Qbic Hotel Ltd0.7 km
- Batty Langley's Hotel Kitchen0.9 km
- Hub by Premier Inn Restaurant0.8 km
- Four Seasons Hotel0.3 km
- Apex Hotel0.8 km
- + 22 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Fenchurch Street0.3 km
- London Liverpool Street0.5 km
- London1.0 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
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Postcode Profile: EC3N1RE · Data under Open Government Licence