EC3R 5BS is an active urban area located 0.2km from Tower 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 5BS 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. 74% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of City of London. Employment levels are high (70% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (640 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for EC3R 5BS are sourced from Output Area E00190449 (shared with 54 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EC3R 5BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC3R 5BS.
256
34
£ 101,800 /yr
80%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: EC3R 5BS 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 80% economic activity and an average age of 34, EC3R 5BS 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 5BS. The average age is 33.8. 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 EC3R 5BS are high at 640 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
Tower Bridge Primary School
Snowsfields Primary School
St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School
Canon Barnett Primary School
Harry Gosling Primary School
Hermitage Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
196 nearby- Amathus0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- TK Maxx0.5 km
- Kobox City Ltd1.0 km
- Krystals Express1.0 km
- + 191 more
Pub, NightClub
180 nearby- Davys, 1 Plantation Place0.3 km
- Dirty Martini Monument0.4 km
- Eastcheap Records0.4 km
- Harry's Bar0.7 km
- Jamaica Wine House0.6 km
- + 175 more
Restaurant, Cafe
648 nearby- 1 Lombard Street Restaurant0.8 km
- Al Dente Monument0.5 km
- Artizian, Chaucer0.3 km
- Bangalore Express0.6 km
- Barbican, 4TH Floor0.5 km
- + 643 more
Supermarkets
30 nearby- Amazon Fresh Store, Unit 10.6 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.8 km
- Sainsbury's Local0.7 km
- Waitrose0.5 km
- Tesco Metro0.9 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
183 nearby- Caffe Nero Express0.8 km
- Curators Coffee Studio0.4 km
- Elmore Jam0.6 km
- Garbanzos Falafel & Hummus Bar0.4 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- + 178 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
23 nearby- Premier Inn London City Restaurant (Aldgate)0.9 km
- Premier Inn0.3 km
- Hilton london tower bridge0.4 km
- Citizen M Hotel Restaurant0.3 km
- Travelodge Restaurant0.6 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- London Fenchurch Street0.3 km
- London0.5 km
- London Bridge0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Tower Pier0.1 km
- Tower Pier0.2 km
- Tower Pier0.2 km
- Tower Pier0.2 km
- Tower Pier0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: EC3R5BS · Data under Open Government Licence