EC3R 5AQ is an active urban area on Great Tower Street, 0.3km from Bridge and Bridge without 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, EC3R 5AQ 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 (1029 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £645k.
Census 2021 statistics for EC3R 5AQ are sourced from Output Area E00190458 (shared with 1025 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREAT TOWER STREET, EC3R 5AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT TOWER STREET, EC3R 5AQ.
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34
£ 101,800 /yr
82%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC3R 5AQ 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, EC3R 5AQ 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 EC3R 5AQ. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 655,000
2 sales · Mean £ 655,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near EC3R 5AQ are high at 1029 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
Snowsfields Primary School
Tower Bridge Primary School
Canon Barnett Primary School
St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School
The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie
Harry Gosling Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
728 nearby- Eataly Unit 11.0 km
- Marugame Udon1.0 km
- Nando's1.0 km
- Ottolenghi Spitalfields1.0 km
- Pizza & Finchi1.0 km
- + 723 more
Takeaway Shop
239 nearby- The Kiosk, Black Sheep Coffee1.0 km
- CaffE Nero0.8 km
- Fusionend Spices0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Three Uncles0.8 km
- + 234 more
Retailers - Other
205 nearby- Kobox City Ltd0.9 km
- Krystals Express0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
- Charbonnel Et Walker1.0 km
- + 200 more
Pub, NightClub
201 nearby- Dirty Dicks Public House0.9 km
- The Breakfast Club1.0 km
- The Railway Tavern0.9 km
- Candlemaker0.7 km
- London Cocktail Club0.3 km
- + 196 more
Supermarkets
34 nearby- M&S Simply Food1.0 km
- Tesco Metro0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tian Tian Markets0.9 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
24 nearby- Canopy By Hilton London City0.5 km
- The Ned0.8 km
- Apex Hotel0.9 km
- Andaz Hotel0.9 km
- Pan Pacific Hotel & Plaza0.8 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Fenchurch Street0.2 km
- London0.6 km
- London Bridge0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Tower Pier0.2 km
- London Fenchurch Street Rail Station0.3 km
- Tower Hill Underground Station0.3 km
- Tower Hill Underground Station0.3 km
- Tower Hill Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: EC3R5AQ · Data under Open Government Licence