Postcode Analysis City of London, London

EC3R 5BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC3R 5BU.

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Population

256

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 101,800 /yr

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Employed

80%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: EC3R 5BU 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.

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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 80% economic activity and an average age of 34, EC3R 5BU 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EC3R 5BU is an active urban area located 0.3km from Tower in City and County of the City of London. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Walbrook ward and the Cities of London and Westminster constituency.

Within the EC3R district, this postcode is characterised by 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. 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 (901 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC3R 5BU are sourced from Output Area E00190449 (shared with 54 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC3R 5BU. 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

White / British65.3%
Asian / British Asian23.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed9.7%

Economic Activity

80%Active
FT: 70%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 5BU are high at 901 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.

Other theft465
Violence and sexual offences219
Shoplifting173
Theft from the person163
Burglary88

school Local Schools

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The Aldgate School

Outstanding277 pupils0.6 km
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English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School

Good207 pupils0.8 km
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Tower Bridge Primary School

Good183 pupils0.9 km
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Snowsfields Primary School

Good201 pupils0.9 km
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Canon Barnett Primary School

Good229 pupils1.0 km
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St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School

Outstanding234 pupils1.0 km
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Beormund Primary School

Good30 pupils1.1 km
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Harry Gosling Primary School

Good457 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

201 nearby
  • Amathus0.5 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
  • TK Maxx0.5 km
  • Seriously italian ltd0.9 km
  • The view from the shard0.7 km
  • + 196 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

186 nearby
  • Davys, 1 Plantation Place0.3 km
  • Dirty Martini Monument0.3 km
  • Eastcheap Records0.3 km
  • Harry's Bar0.6 km
  • Jamaica Wine House0.6 km
  • + 181 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

671 nearby
  • 1 Lombard Street Restaurant0.7 km
  • Al Dente Monument0.4 km
  • Artizian, Chaucer0.3 km
  • Bangalore Express0.5 km
  • Barbican, 4TH Floor0.5 km
  • + 666 more
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Supermarkets

33 nearby
  • Amazon Fresh Store, Unit 10.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's Local0.7 km
  • Waitrose0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • + 28 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

199 nearby
  • Caffe Nero Express0.7 km
  • Curators Coffee Studio0.4 km
  • Elmore Jam0.5 km
  • Garbanzos Falafel & Hummus Bar0.3 km
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • + 194 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

24 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.2 km
  • Hilton london tower bridge0.4 km
  • Citizen M Hotel Restaurant0.3 km
  • Travelodge Restaurant0.7 km
  • Apex Hotel1.0 km
  • + 19 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Fenchurch Street0.3 km
  • London0.5 km
  • London Bridge0.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Tower Pier0.2 km
  • Tower Pier0.2 km
  • Tower Pier0.2 km
  • Tower Pier0.2 km
  • Tower Pier0.2 km