EC3N 2AE is an active urban area on Crutched Friars, 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, EC3N 2AE offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, high status city commuters, mostly in london. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 (696 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £840k.
Census 2021 statistics for EC3N 2AE are sourced from Output Area E00190458 (shared with 1025 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRUTCHED FRIARS, EC3N 2AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRUTCHED FRIARS, EC3N 2AE.
253
34
£ 101,800 /yr
82%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC3N 2AE 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 2AE is a young, economically active community — 82% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, signalling strong graduate retention. 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 2AE. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 840,000
1 sales · Mean £ 840,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EC3N 2AE are high at 696 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
St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School
Harry Gosling Primary School
Christ Church CofE School
Tower Bridge Primary School
London Enterprise Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
189 nearby- All Bar One1.0 km
- The Bell PH0.6 km
- White Hart0.8 km
- Chapter House Student Living Bar0.7 km
- Enoteca Super Tuscan0.8 km
- + 184 more
Restaurant, Cafe
764 nearby- 3 Leaf0.6 km
- Baxterstorey, Ace0.3 km
- Baxterstorey, Clyde & Co0.4 km
- Be At One0.8 km
- Bibimbap Togo0.7 km
- + 759 more
Takeaway Shop
248 nearby- Abokado0.5 km
- Black Sheep Coffee0.7 km
- Dom's Subs0.4 km
- Momomo0.5 km
- Mta (UK) Ltd T/A Subway0.6 km
- + 243 more
Retailers - Other
135 nearby- Nisa Local0.7 km
- Mr Sheikh Mizanur Rahman1.0 km
- Mr Ustar Ali1.0 km
- The view from the shard0.9 km
- News & Chews1.0 km
- + 130 more
Supermarkets
35 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Co-Op0.9 km
- Tesco Metro0.9 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
25 nearby- Premier Inn London City Restaurant (Aldgate)0.7 km
- Canopy By Hilton London City0.3 km
- The Ned0.9 km
- Doubletree By Hilton0.4 km
- London bridge hotel0.9 km
- + 20 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Fenchurch Street0.0 km
- London Liverpool Street0.7 km
- London0.7 km
Bus Stops
- London Fenchurch Street Rail Station0.0 km
- Tower Hill Underground Station0.2 km
- Tower Hill Underground Station0.2 km
- Tower Hill Underground Station0.2 km
- Tower Hill Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EC3N2AE · Data under Open Government Licence