Postcode Analysis City of London, London

EC3R 7LU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EC3R 7LU.

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Population

253

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 101,800 /yr

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Employed

82%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: EC3R 7LU 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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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

EC3R 7LU is a young, economically active community — 82% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, signalling strong graduate retention. 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 7LU 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.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a global business zone — high status city commuters, mostly in london. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 (892 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC3R 7LU are sourced from Output Area E00190458 (shared with 1025 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 7LU. 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

White / British68.9%
Asian / British Asian19.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed11.2%

Economic Activity

82%Active
FT: 73%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near EC3R 7LU are high at 892 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 theft617
Violence and sexual offences317
Shoplifting229
Theft from the person208
Burglary142

school Local Schools

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The Aldgate School

Outstanding277 pupils0.3 km
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English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School

Good207 pupils0.6 km
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Canon Barnett Primary School

Good229 pupils0.8 km
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Christ Church CofE School

Good189 pupils0.9 km
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Harry Gosling Primary School

Good457 pupils1.0 km
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St Paul's Whitechapel Church of England Primary School

Outstanding234 pupils1.0 km
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Tower Bridge Primary School

Good183 pupils1.2 km
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Snowsfields Primary School

Good201 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

149 nearby
  • Kobox City Ltd0.7 km
  • Krystals Express0.6 km
  • Red bus shop1.0 km
  • Argos Ltd0.9 km
  • Guildhall Art Gallery0.9 km
  • + 144 more
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Pub, NightClub

203 nearby
  • Dirty Dicks Public House0.7 km
  • Dickens Inn0.9 km
  • The Bell PH0.5 km
  • White Hart0.8 km
  • Chapter House Student Living Bar0.7 km
  • + 198 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

799 nearby
  • Benugo0.8 km
  • Eastway0.6 km
  • Elior UK Plc0.7 km
  • Pret A Manger0.8 km
  • Restaurant Associates, Two Sigma1.0 km
  • + 794 more
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Supermarkets

35 nearby
  • M&S Simply Food0.7 km
  • Tesco Metro0.6 km
  • Waitrose Ltd1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's Local1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • + 30 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

275 nearby
  • CaffE Nero0.5 km
  • Fusionend Spices0.8 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • Three Uncles0.6 km
  • Wasabi Sushi & Bento0.6 km
  • + 270 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

25 nearby
  • Doubletree By Hilton0.5 km
  • Apex Hotel0.7 km
  • South Place Hotel0.9 km
  • Premier Inn0.3 km
  • Hilton london tower bridge0.7 km
  • + 20 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Fenchurch Street0.1 km
  • London Liverpool Street0.6 km
  • London Cannon Street0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • London Fenchurch Street Rail Station0.1 km
  • Tower Hill Underground Station0.3 km
  • Tower Hill Underground Station0.3 km
  • Tower Hill Underground Station0.3 km
  • Tower Hill Underground Station0.3 km