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.
UPPER THAMES STREET, EC4V 3BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UPPER THAMES STREET, EC4V 3BJ.
391
36
£ 101,800 /yr
81%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
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
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 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.
school Local Schools
The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overie
Haberdashers' Borough Academy
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School, the Borough
Charles Dickens Primary School
London Nautical School
Beormund Primary School
The Aldgate School
Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: EC4V3BJ · Data under Open Government Licence