Creechurch Place is in London and in City Of London district. EC3A 5AF 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 2016-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Creechurch Place, London, EC3A 5AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: EC3A 7LH, EC3A 7LQ, EC3A 5BZ, EC3A 5AY, EC3A 7JB, EC3A 7DB, EC3A 3BA, EC3A 3DH, EC3A 7BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding EC3A 5AF 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 5AF, 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 5AF 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 Creechurch Place was 1381.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 3449.0% higher than the Aldersgate average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Creechurch Place 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 413.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ninth Floor 1 Creechurch Place, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,079,527 | 2018-12-01 | £799,085 |
EC3A 5AF 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 | 1,745 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 | 2,422 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,539 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 2,572 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 | 2,661 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 | 79 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School St Mark Street , Wapping E1 8DJ | 3out of 4 | 535 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Canon Barnett Primary Academy Gunthorpe Street , Aldgate E1 7RQ | 3out of 4 | 561 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Barnett Primary School Gunthorpe Street , Aldgate E1 7RQ | - not rated | 561 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE School 47a Brick Lane , Spitalfields E1 6PU | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | - not rated | 1,053 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy London Dock 6 Virginia Street , E1W 2AD | - not rated | 1,119 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 1,322 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | - not rated | 1,419 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,221 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 2,001 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tech City College 263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX | - not rated | 2,418 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 2,496 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,104 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 | 2,452 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 | 4,096 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 4,096 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 4out of 4 | 4,665 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 228 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Ashraaf Secondary School 102-105 Whitechapel , High Street E1 7RA | - not rated | 524 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Royal Mencap Society 20-22 Commercial Street , Spitalfields E1 6LP | - not rated | 529 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Complete Works 1st Floor, Universal House , 88-94 Wentworth St E1 7SA | - not rated | 661 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fashion Retail Academy 84 Moorgate , EC2M 6SE | - not rated | 847 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boki | 1 Creechurch Place, London | 1 yd | |
| Howden | 1 Creechurch Place, London | 1 yd | |
| The Adriatic Bar & Restaurant | Mitre House, 12 - 14 Mitre Street | 48 yd | |
| Dave's | 2 St James's Passage, London | 59 yd | |
| Dave's Wine Bar | 2 St James's Passage, London | 59 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Craft Beer Company | 29-31 Mitre Street, London | 45 yd | |
| The Old Tea Warehouse | The Old Tea Warehouse Public House, 4-8 Creechurch Lane | 84 yd | |
| The Trinity Bell | Cree House, 20 Creechurch Lane | 84 yd | |
| SYP | 19 Bevis Marks, London | 89 yd | |
| The Lion | 31 Houndsditch, London | 94 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Cotto | Mitre House, 12-14 Mitre Street | 45 yd | |
| The Japanese Canteen | 14-16 Creechurch Lane, London | 84 yd | |
| Secret Frog Coffee Co | Basement Retail Unit, 28-30 Houndsditch | 94 yd | |
| Crussh | 6 Bevis Marks, London | 116 yd | |
| Waka | Retail Unit, 120 Houndsditch | 148 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 142 Houndsditch, London | 70 yd | |
| Co-Op | 95 Fenchurch Street, London | 141 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 27 Mansell Street | 360 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | Retail Unit, 158-164 Bishopsgate | 392 yd | |
| Co-Operative | America House, 2 America Square | 411 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sir John Cass'S Foundation Primary School ST. JAMES'S PASSAGE | 100 yd | |
| Pure Gym (Aldgate) HOUNDSDITCH | health and fitness suite | 105 yd |
| No1 Fitness City Studio ST. MARY AXE | health and fitness suite | 163 yd |
| La Fitness (Leadenhall) (Closed) Leadenhall Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 182 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Fenchurch Street) FENCHURCH STREET | health and fitness suite | 206 yd |
| Middlesex Street Community Centre Middlesex Street | 293 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Bishopgate) BISHOPSGATE | health and fitness suite | 358 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Devonshire Square) DEVONSHIRE SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 370 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (London City Campus) (Closed) Central House Central House Whitechapel High Street | health and fitness suite | 390 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Tower Bridge) HAYDON STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 395 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.