Postcode Analysis City of London, London

UPPER THAMES STREET, EC4V 3BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER THAMES STREET, EC4V 3BJ.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

391

cake
Avg Age

36

payments
Avg Income

£ 101,800 /yr

work
Employed

81%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: EC4V 3BJ 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.

shieldSafety
1/10
family_restroomFamily
1/10
favoriteHealth
10/10
workEmployment
10/10
diversity_3Diversity
10/10
paymentsAffluence
10/10
directions_transitTransit
5/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
psychology

Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates EC4V 3BJ — age 36, 29% ownership, 70% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

EC4V 3BJ is an active urban area on Upper Thames Street, 0.3km from Canon Street 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 city commuters, mostly in london. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% 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 (453 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for EC4V 3BJ are sourced from Output Area E00166757 (shared with 724 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for EC4V 3BJ. The average age is 35.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British62.6%
Asian / British Asian26.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed10.6%

Economic Activity

81%Active
FT: 70%
Unemployed: 3%
lightbulb

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 EC4V 3BJ are high at 453 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft320
Shoplifting289
Violence and sexual offences181
Theft from the person178
Public order56

school Local Schools

P

The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie

Outstanding215 pupils0.8 km
S

Haberdashers' Borough Academy

536 pupils0.9 km
P

Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough

Good202 pupils0.9 km
P

Charles Dickens Primary School

Outstanding486 pupils1.1 km
S

London Nautical School

Requires Improvement622 pupils1.1 km
A

Beormund Primary School

Good30 pupils1.2 km
P

The Aldgate School

Outstanding277 pupils1.2 km
P

Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre

Good362 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

203 nearby
  • Just Eat For Business0.9 km
  • Kobox City Ltd0.9 km
  • Fitness first0.9 km
  • Marks and spencer simply food0.8 km
  • Sakar0.9 km
  • + 198 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

167 nearby
  • Little Fable0.9 km
  • The Lamb And Trotter0.8 km
  • Control risks group limited0.8 km
  • Redwood sports pub & kitchen0.9 km
  • Shipwrights arms1.0 km
  • + 162 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

678 nearby
  • Atalian Servest Food Company0.6 km
  • Bartlett Mitchell0.8 km
  • Benugo0.7 km
  • Black Sheep Coffee0.6 km
  • CH&Co Catering Ltd0.8 km
  • + 673 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

208 nearby
  • Fusionend Spices0.8 km
  • Kaleido0.7 km
  • Krispy kreme0.9 km
  • Leon restaurants0.8 km
  • Londoner kebabs0.7 km
  • + 203 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

28 nearby
  • Marks and spencer1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Waitrose0.3 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • + 23 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

17 nearby
  • Lounge Cafe, Hub By Premier Inn0.3 km
  • Westin London City0.1 km
  • Apex Hotel0.7 km
  • Holiday inn express southwark0.8 km
  • Mercure london city bankside0.7 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • London Cannon Street0.2 km
  • London Blackfriars0.7 km
  • City Thameslink0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Mansion House Underground Station0.1 km
  • Mansion House Underground Station0.1 km
  • Mansion House Underground Station0.1 km
  • Mansion House Underground Station0.2 km
  • Cannon Street Underground Station0.3 km