Leadenhall Street is in London and in City Of London district. EC3A 4AA is located in the Aldgate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cities of London and Westminster. This postcode has been in use since 1982-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Leadenhall Street, London, EC3A 4AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC3A 4AF, EC3A 4DJ, EC3A 3BA, EC3A 2BJ, EC3A 5AY, EC3V 4PT, EC3A 5BZ, EC3A 3DH, EC3A 8EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC3A 4AA is primarily male, with 58.5% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 34.4% | 41.5% | 7.1% | 51.0% | -9.5% |
| Male | 65.6% | 58.5% | -7.1% | 49.0% | 9.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around EC3A 4AA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 55.7% | 68.9% | 13.2% | 37.9% | 31.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.5% | 19.1% | -17.4% | 44.2% | -25.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 5% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (94.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 67% | 65.3% | -1.7% | 48.4% | 16.9% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 29.1% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 4% | 3.6% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -9.1% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around EC3A 4AA this area, 5.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 81.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 0.9% | 5.8% | 4.9% | 18.2% | -12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -8.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5% | 2.9% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -10.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.5% | 8.7% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 77.2% | 81.3% | 4.1% | 33.8% | 47.5% |
| Other | 9.6% | 0% | -9.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 4.4% | 7.2% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 6.5% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 7.6% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 3.2% | -2.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 76.2% | 68.5% | -7.7% | 81.4% | -12.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, just 31.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.7% | 31.5% | -19.2% | 83.2% | -51.7% |
| European Union | 18.1% | 26.4% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 20.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.4% | 6.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 5.5% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.2% | 19.7% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 14.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.9% | 9.8% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 8.5% |
| Oceania | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 31.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 19.8% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 47.1% | 31.7% | -15.4% | 83.2% | -51.5% |
| 10+ Years | 18.5% | 19.8% | 1.3% | 9.8% | 10.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.2% | 11.5% | -1.7% | 2.9% | 8.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 11% | 20.6% | 9.6% | 2.2% | 18.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.1% | 16.3% | 6.2% | 1.9% | 14.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 43.4% | 76.7% | -33.3% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 5.2% | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Germany | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| Italy | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 9.6% | 1.5% | 8.1% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| Southern Asia | 5.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| Central and South America | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 37.3% | 46.2% | -8.9% |
| Hindu | 5.2% | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Jewish | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leadenhall Street was 1403.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 3761.1% higher than the Aldersgate average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Leadenhall Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Aldersgate and the 3rd highest crime rate of 58 local areas in City of London .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 403.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.7%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106 Leadenhall Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £12,000,000 | 2017-07-31 | £9,904,959 |
| 106 Leadenhall Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £21,500,000 | 2015-12-18 | £21,286,865 |
EC3A 4AA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 171 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 79 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 46 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,863 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre 97-102 Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,354 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,714 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 2,735 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre 20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF | 4out of 4 | 2,742 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Aldgate School St James's Passage , Duke's Place EC3A 5DE | 4out of 4 | 231 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School St Mark Street , Wapping E1 8DJ | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Canon Barnett Primary Academy Gunthorpe Street , Aldgate E1 7RQ | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Barnett Primary School Gunthorpe Street , Aldgate E1 7RQ | - not rated | 739 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE School 47a Brick Lane , Spitalfields E1 6PU | 3out of 4 | 913 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Academy London Dock 6 Virginia Street , E1W 2AD | - not rated | 1,210 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | - not rated | 1,219 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Boys' School Cowper Street , City Road EC2A 4SH | - not rated | 1,476 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 1,485 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 1,577 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,292 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,088 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 2,399 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 2,505 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,930 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,316 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 4,262 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 4,262 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 4,663 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 5,429 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Game College 31 Jewry Street , London EC3N 2ET | - not rated | 317 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Ashraaf Secondary School 102-105 Whitechapel , High Street E1 7RA | - not rated | 700 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Royal Mencap Society 20-22 Commercial Street , Spitalfields E1 6LP | - not rated | 706 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fashion Retail Academy 84 Moorgate , EC2M 6SE | - not rated | 770 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Complete Works 1st Floor, Universal House , 88-94 Wentworth St E1 7SA | - not rated | 838 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxterstorey, Ace | 100 Leadenhall Street, London | 37 yd | |
| Breddos Tacos @ Swingers City | 8 Brown's Buildings, London | 56 yd | |
| Thomas Franks Ltd At Convex Insurance | 52 Lime Street, London | 78 yd | |
| LP Food At Work, WR Berkley | 52 Lime Street, London | 78 yd | |
| Chaucer Syndicate Ltd | 52 Lime Street, London | 78 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Of Man | London Metal Exchange, 56 Leadenhall Street | 85 yd | |
| The Moniker | 25 Fenchurch Avenue, London | 91 yd | |
| The Old Tea Warehouse | The Old Tea Warehouse Public House, 4-8 Creechurch Lane | 124 yd | |
| The Trinity Bell | Cree House, 20 Creechurch Lane | 124 yd | |
| The Craft Beer Company | 29-31 Mitre Street, London | 141 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crosstown | 8 Brown's Buildings, London | 56 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 28 Fenchurch Avenue, London | 91 yd | |
| The Japanese Canteen | 14-16 Creechurch Lane, London | 124 yd | |
| Caffe Cotto | Mitre House, 12-14 Mitre Street | 141 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | Basement Retail Unit, 107 Fenchurch Street | 150 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 95 Fenchurch Street, London | 177 yd | |
| Tesco | 142 Houndsditch, London | 195 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food Unit 1 | 15 Bishopsgate, London | 291 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 62-64 Cornhill, London | 294 yd | |
| Amazon Fresh Store, Unit 1 | 20 Gracechurch Street, London | 401 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| La Fitness (Leadenhall) (Closed) Leadenhall Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 68 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Fenchurch Street) FENCHURCH STREET | health and fitness suite | 159 yd |
| No1 Fitness City Studio ST. MARY AXE | health and fitness suite | 204 yd |
| Sir John Cass'S Foundation Primary School ST. JAMES'S PASSAGE | 230 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Bishopgate) BISHOPSGATE | health and fitness suite | 265 yd |
| Pure Gym (Aldgate) HOUNDSDITCH | health and fitness suite | 281 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Tower 42) INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTRE INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTRE OLD BROAD STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 339 yd |
| Virgin Active Classic (Bank Health Club) OLD BROAD STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 400 yd |
| Pure Gym (Tower Hill) AMERICA SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 427 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Gracechurch Street) GRACECHURCH STREET | health and fitness suite | 440 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 50.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.