EC3N 2ER is an active urban area located 0.1km 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 management and administration, especially public sector. 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 (232 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC3N 2ER are sourced from Output Area E00190458 (shared with 1025 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC3N 2ER House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC3N 2ER.
253
34
£ 101,800 /yr
82%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC3N 2ER 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 2ER 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 2ER. 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 2ER are high at 232 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
Pub, NightClub
174 nearby- Browns1.0 km
- Fox Fine Wines1.0 km
- Champagne Route0.9 km
- Eight Club (1 Change Alley)0.7 km
- K-Town & Chik Box; Locked And Loaded0.2 km
- + 169 more
Restaurant, Cafe
736 nearby- Banking Hall0.7 km
- Bennett Hay, Prudential Services0.8 km
- Black Sheep Coffee0.7 km
- Brasserie Blanc0.7 km
- Bread Street Kitchen & Bar0.9 km
- + 731 more
Supermarkets
34 nearby- Co-Op0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Yo Yo Oriental Supermarket0.5 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.5 km
- M&S Simply Food0.7 km
- + 29 more
Takeaway Shop
248 nearby- Buns From Home0.8 km
- Chipotle0.9 km
- Caravan Coffee Roasters0.7 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Hop Vietnamese0.8 km
- + 243 more
Retailers - Other
143 nearby- Bellavita Shop0.7 km
- Cable News 'n' Mini Market0.7 km
- Cordeve Ltd1.0 km
- East End Halal1.0 km
- Hi Immune0.6 km
- + 138 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
27 nearby- Point a Hotels Liverpool Street Restaurant0.9 km
- Premier Inn London City Restaurant (Aldgate)0.5 km
- Four Seasons Hotel0.4 km
- Qbic Hotel Ltd0.7 km
- Hub by Premier Inn Restaurant0.8 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: EC3N2ER · Data under Open Government Licence