EC3N 2AU is an active urban area located 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 2AU offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 (616 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC3N 2AU are sourced from Output Area E00190458 (shared with 1025 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC3N 2AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC3N 2AU.
253
34
£ 101,800 /yr
82%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC3N 2AU 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 2AU 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 2AU. 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 2AU are high at 616 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
Harry Gosling Primary School
St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School
Christ Church CofE School
London Enterprise Academy
Tower Bridge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
139 nearby- Bannatyne's Health Club0.6 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- Charbonnel Et Walker0.8 km
- Superdrug, Unit 20.6 km
- Sweetie Plus0.6 km
- + 134 more
Restaurant, Cafe
749 nearby- Arnold & Porter0.6 km
- Baxterstorey, Deutsche Bank0.7 km
- Baxterstorey, Nationwide0.5 km
- Benugo Ltd, Deutsche Bank0.6 km
- Brit Insurance0.4 km
- + 744 more
Supermarkets
35 nearby- Sainsbury's Local0.5 km
- Amazon Fresh Store, Unit 10.5 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.7 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
- + 30 more
Takeaway Shop
245 nearby- Assenheims 560.6 km
- Benugo0.9 km
- Chapters Deli0.5 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Crussh0.5 km
- + 240 more
Pub, NightClub
186 nearby- The Botanist0.9 km
- Davys, 1 Plantation Place0.3 km
- Dirty Martini Monument0.4 km
- Eastcheap Records0.4 km
- Harry's Bar0.7 km
- + 181 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
25 nearby- Premier Inn0.4 km
- Hilton london tower bridge0.7 km
- Citizen M Hotel Restaurant0.2 km
- Travelodge Restaurant0.5 km
- Qbic Hotel Ltd0.9 km
- + 20 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Fenchurch Street0.1 km
- London Liverpool Street0.7 km
- London0.8 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: EC3N2AU · Data under Open Government Licence