EC3N 2AJ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km 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 2AJ 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 (648 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC3N 2AJ are sourced from Output Area E00190458 (shared with 1025 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC3N 2AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC3N 2AJ.
253
34
£ 101,800 /yr
82%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC3N 2AJ 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
High employment, young population. EC3N 2AJ 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC3N 2AJ. 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 2AJ are high at 648 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
Tower Bridge Primary School
Christ Church CofE School
Snowsfields Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
208 nearby- Kobox City Ltd0.8 km
- Krystals Express0.8 km
- Amathus0.4 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- TK Maxx0.5 km
- + 203 more
Pub, NightClub
190 nearby- Dirty Dicks Public House0.8 km
- Davys, 1 Plantation Place0.2 km
- Dirty Martini Monument0.3 km
- Eastcheap Records0.3 km
- Harry's Bar0.7 km
- + 185 more
Restaurant, Cafe
738 nearby- Benugo1.0 km
- Eastway0.8 km
- Elior UK Plc0.9 km
- Pret A Manger1.0 km
- Restaurant Associates,Bank Of Montreal0.9 km
- + 733 more
Supermarkets
34 nearby- M&S Simply Food0.9 km
- Tesco Metro0.8 km
- Amazon Fresh Store, Unit 10.5 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.6 km
- + 29 more
Takeaway Shop
235 nearby- CaffE Nero0.7 km
- Fusionend Spices1.0 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Three Uncles0.7 km
- Wasabi Sushi & Bento0.8 km
- + 230 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
24 nearby- Apex Hotel0.9 km
- Premier Inn0.3 km
- Hilton london tower bridge0.6 km
- Citizen M Hotel Restaurant0.2 km
- Travelodge Restaurant0.6 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Fenchurch Street0.1 km
- London0.6 km
- London Bridge0.7 km
Bus Stops
- London Fenchurch Street Rail Station0.1 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: EC3N2AJ · Data under Open Government Licence